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About this item: In olden days, Maya nobility wore jade pectorals and jewelry, for they believed the gem was sacred and more valuable than gold. Today, Pablo Roquel shares the beauty of Guatemalan jade with the world through the design of this masculine bracelet. Crafted by hand, the brown wristband bracelet is centered by light - apple green - jade. A hidden hook adjusts the length as desired.
Bracelet: 7" min L - x 8.5" max L
Width: 0.6" W

About our Artist: 'I find the history associated with jade to be inspiring. This beautiful stone has been treasured and worked since the times of the ancient Maya. Jade can only be found in a few countries around the world, so I feel fortunate to have the privilege to have it nearby and to create something so valuable. The first piece I ever made was the replica of a Maya mask from Tikal. It was a lot of hard work, but in the end my bosses were pleased with it and soon sold it at their store. I continued working hard to save enough to set up my own workshop, and I finally got it set up in 2000.'...