Jade and Silver Jewelry
I like to work with jade because it is a sacred stone for us Maya people. Jade used to be worn as an amulet, and those who wore the most jade pieces were considered to be the most important people in the community. Rescuing the value of our traditions is always important.

Silver has become a way of life for my family, and little by little I’m teaching my sons so that when they grow up they may choose to continue what their mom and dad began for them.

Guatemala offers many opportunities for those of us who like to work hard and now my husband and I have a workshop where we also sell our designs. I strongly believe that everything is possible if one has dreams, and that nothing is impossible if you work hard to achieve your goals.

I think Novica and the people who support traditional handcrafts can tell that ours is a jewelry that satisfies the highest demands.

I lead a happy and tranquil life together with my loved ones. I enjoy going to fairs and expos to exhibit my jewelry. We have received several recognitions from Guatemala’s Tourism Institute where they give special mention to the high quality of our pieces, as well as for our hard work. I believe our jewelry reflects all the love that we pour into what we do. Our customers are mostly tourists who like our designs because we use the best jade and the best quality silver we can find.

“Offering my art through Novica is another dream come true. I am honored to see people beyond Guatemala’s borders wear my designs. Each of them bears my best wishes.