Guatemala Jade Earrings – "Ping An Kou" Silver Plated Jadeite Jewelry

Product Overview:

• Design: Jade "Ping An Kou" Earrings

• Mineral: Jade (var. Jadeite)

• Origin: Motagua Valley, Guatemala

• Color: Bluish Green

• Treatment: None

• Material: Silver Plated

• Approx. Dimensions (with hooks): 5.3 cm

• Approx. Jade Coin Dimensions: 1.4 × 0.3 cm

• Weight: 4g

Background:
Guatemalan jade is one of the world’s rarest gem materials, rediscovered less than 50 years ago after being lost for centuries. Known in Mesoamerican culture since antiquity, jadeite was highly valued by the Maya and Aztec civilizations for both spiritual and practical purposes—from jewelry and ornaments to religious artifacts.

The "Ping An Kou" (平安口), or “safety coin,” is a traditional jade form symbolizing peace and protection in Chinese jewelry. Its circular design with a central opening reflects continuity and harmony.

Today, Guatemalan jade connects two legacies: the artistry of ancient Mesoamerica and the enduring symbolism of Asian jade culture, making these earrings a unique expression of heritage in a modern form.

Impact:
10% of this purchase supports the Rainforest Foundation US.

Note:

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