Apple Princess of the Forest Artisan Crafted Jade and Sterling Silver Earrings _artisan--novica-artisan-1495 Alejandra had to leave school

Alejandra had to leave school at the age of 13 to work as a maid in Guatemala City

recycled plastic strips are handwoven together to create the diamond patterns and zigzags of this fashionable tote from Mexico

Each necklace is handmade at Quazi Design

The contrasting metals are layered to form an industrial look

Beige-colored web motifs decorate the flap

Apple Princess of the Forest Artisan Crafted Jade and Sterling Silver Earrings _artisan--novica-artisan-1495 Alejandra had to leave schoolKnown as Ya'ax Chich, natural jade was regarded as a sacred stone by the Maya people. They believed that three jade stones separated the sea from the sky. Guatemala's Zandra Lorena Sajbin preserves Maya traditions with these beautiful earrings. Set in sterling silver, the apple green gems are exquisite. . 925 Sterling silver materials: Sterling silver and jade High polish finish Kidney earwire 1. 3 in. L x 0. 5 in. W