Living Nature - Frog Sterling Silver and Jade Frog Dangle Earrings _supplier--zia-pia-llc-info flowers and the kawung

flowers and the kawung

beads of natural jade circle the wrist in this men's stretch bracelet from Costa Rica

these sterling silver half-hoop earrings are a standout

Ana Maria Gonzalez finds inspiration in Mexico's lotería (bingo) for the design of this decorative box

Eufrosia Pantaleon paints the aquatic wall sculpture by hand in rich shades of green

Living Nature - Frog Sterling Silver and Jade Frog Dangle Earrings _supplier--zia-pia-llc-info flowers and the kawungFor the indigenous people of pre Columbian America, especially the Mayas, the yaax chich or 'jade' meant life, fertility, and power. It was the most precious object, even above gold. These dangle earrings, by Guatemalan artisan Zandra Lorena Sajbin, feature dark green jade ovals on silver ear wires with an etched frog design. Says Sajbin of her designs, 'God has given us the wonderful gift that is nature: flora and fauna. These pieces represent all