Maya Princess
Maya Princess is a one-of-a-kind jewelry set composed of a pendant and matching earrings, masterfully handcrafted using Guatemalan imperial jade and 14k gold. The jade drops, carved entirely by hand in the traditional petatillo technique, reveal exceptional translucency and depth, an unmistakable expression of Guatemala’s most revered stone.
Each jade element is secured using an English-style setting with hand-carved prongs and cabochon details, highlighting both technical precision and artisanal heritage. The composition is enriched with full-cut diamonds in varying sizes, meticulously set in prong and pavé-style mounts, adding brilliance without overshadowing the natural majesty of the jade.
The openwork gold structure—pierced, layered, and delicately scalloped—brings movement and lightness to the design, balancing ancestral symbolism with contemporary elegance. At its heart lies the concept of the quincunx, a fundamental symbol in Maya cosmology representing universal balance and the union of the four cardinal points with the sacred center.
Artist: ANA ZARINA SÁNCHEZ ZEBADÚA
