Stone of Kings - Part II: Guardians of the Sacred Jade
Stone of Kings: Guardians of the Sacred Jade continues the story of jade in Guatemala, focusing on conservation, cultural preservation, and sustainable tourism. Following the rediscovery of Maya jade by Jay and Mary Lou Ridinger—chronicled in the original Stone of Kings—this new volume explores their deeper mission: to protect this sacred stone and ensure its legacy.
The book reflects on jade’s symbolic power in Maya civilization and poses an urgent question: will we safeguard its future or watch its extinction?
It recounts Jay Ridinger's first encounter with a brilliant Pre-Columbian jade necklace and the vow he made to find the lost source of that extraordinary stone. His journey, joined by Mary Lou, led to the rediscovery of Guatemala's ancient jade deposits. Together, they built not only a life but a purpose—founding a movement dedicated to education, protection, and cultural continuity.
More than an adventure story, this is a call to action: to become guardians of jade, a living bridge between past and future.
- Soft cover book
- Author: Cindy Barascout
- Number of pages: 102
- Date of publication: April 10th, 2025
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 13.3 x 0.6 cm
