These beautiful pure jade earrings are set in sterling silver, they hang two inches from your ear and have attached hook backings! The black jade earrings are handmade in the heart of Jocotenango, where Fermin and his family live amidst piles of jade stone, and a handful of busy workers.

This incredible artisan was introduced by our friend Rolando three years ago. Fermin, who’s nickname is “Mincho,”is a connoisseur of Jade and has been creating sterling silver jewelry for years.

Jadeite, Like diamonds, arises deep inside the earth as rocks are cooked at pressures so great that their basic characteristics change. Jadeite Jade, known as the "eternal stone" is found in Guatemala and is known to the Mayans as a passage to immortality. Green jade, white jade, black jade, and even blue jade occurs in Guatemala and only a few known sites around the world.