Guatemalan Jade Macrame Bracelet 5mm

This bracelet is handmade with smooth, Guatemalan jade beads and hand woven in macrame. Each bead is approximately 5mm and is accented by 14K yellow gold disco ball beads at each end. Due to the nature of the stone, color may vary.  Guatemalan jade is a rare gem material that comes in many different colors. This jade was prevalent in the ancient Mesoamerican culture, however, its sources were lost for five centuries. It was rediscovered less than 50 years ago. The Maya saw Guatemalan jade as a ticket to the afterlife in addition to being a prestige and wealth symbol. As a result, it was used to decorate the tombs of the wealthy and regal.