Living Nature - Frog Sterling Silver and Jade Frog Dangle Earrings _supplier--zia-pia-llc-info one of sterling silver

one of sterling silver

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

Crafted of sterling silver with intricate filigree work

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

Living Nature - Frog Sterling Silver and Jade Frog Dangle Earrings _supplier--zia-pia-llc-info one of sterling silverFor 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