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Zandra Lorena Sajbin

Zandra Lorena Sajbin

5.0

"I strongly believe that everything is possible if one has dreams, and that nothing is impossible if you work hard to achieve your goals."

"My son's pediatrician and a priest from San Lucas Toliman, whom I regard as my father, are my guardian angels. I'm a... happy person who loves to chat, I'm honest and responsible, and I'm also a little bit strict. I was born in 1983 in Quiché but I grew up in an orphanage in San Lucas Toliman.

"At first, my husband and I had a hard time selling our silver jewelry, as we didn't have any clients. One day, when we didn't have money for food, I went to see our son's pediatrician and he bought a few pieces. He was our first client.

"The first thing I ever made on my own was a pair of silver earrings. My husband taught me so I could help him. I remember watching him work on his own 'til all hours of the night and I really wanted to learn how to craft jewelry. Finally the day came when he asked me to help him and that's how I started. As I saw the jewelry I had been crafting and saw how beautiful it was I felt happy — everyone kept saying how much they liked what I had made!

"It's not been easy getting established as an artisan because silver is very expensive and it's difficult to purchase. But when you set your own mind to it, you can achieve your goals. My greatest dream is to be able to buy a piece of land and build my own house so that I can leave it to my two sons.

"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 the people who support traditional handcrafts can tell that ours is 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 been recognized several times by Guatemala's Tourism Institute where they give special mention to the high quality of our designs, as well as for our hard work.

"I believe our jewelry reflects all the love that we pour into what we do. Our shoppers are mostly tourists who like our designs because we use the best jade and the best quality silver we can find.

"Offering everyone my art is another dream come true. I am honored to see people beyond Guatemala's borders wear my designs. Each one of them bears my best wishes."

Jade pendant necklace, 'Quetzal Eclipse' - Jade and Sterling Silver Sun and Moon Necklace

Moon Flight, Jade and Sterling Silver Sun and Moon Necklace

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$242.99 ON SALE $269.99

Jade heart necklace, 'Love Immemorial' - Guatemalan Jade Heart Necklace

Jade Heart, Guatemalan Jade Heart Necklace

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$115.19 ON SALE $127.99

Lilac jade pendant necklace, 'Lilac Marine Turtle' - Artisan Crafted Lilac Jade Turtle Necklace

Lilac Marine Turtle, Artisan Crafted Lilac Jade Turtle Necklace

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$89.99 ON SALE $99.99

Jade sculpture, 'Healing Power' - Multicolored Jade Obelisk

Healing Power, Multicolored Jade Obelisk

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$121.49 ON SALE $134.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Pale Green Tears' - Fair Trade Sterling Silver Dangle Jade Earrings

Pale Green Tears, Fair Trade Sterling Silver Dangle Jade Earrings

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$71.99 ON SALE $79.99

Dark green jade pendant necklace, 'Floating in the Breeze' - Central American Asymmetrical Jade Necklace

Verdant Life, Central American Asymmetrical Jade Necklace

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$80.99 ON SALE $89.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Verdant Diamond' - Guatemalan Green Jade Diamond Shape Earrings

Verdant Diamond, Guatemalan Green Jade Diamond Shape Earrings

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$49.49 ON SALE $54.99

Jade stud earrings, 'Dark Mystique' - Jade stud earrings

Dark Mystique, Jade stud earrings

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$71.99 ON SALE $79.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Symbol of Love' - Jade and Sterling Silver Heart Pendant Necklace

Symbol of Love, Jade and Sterling Silver Heart Pendant Necklace

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$71.99 ON SALE $79.99

Jade stud earrings, 'Triangle Allure' - Jade and Sterling Silver Triangle Stud Earrings

Triangle Allure, Jade and Sterling Silver Triangle Stud Earrings

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$70.19 ON SALE $77.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Forest Lilac' - Jade pendant necklace

Forest Lilac, Jade pendant necklace

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$152.99 ON SALE $169.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Mystic Green Cat' - Jade pendant necklace

Mystic Green Cat, Jade pendant necklace

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$80.99 ON SALE $89.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Roped Facets' - Faceted Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Roped Facets, Faceted Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$61.19 ON SALE $67.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Maya Green' - Square Sterling Silver Dark Green Jade Dangle Earrings

Maya Green, Square Sterling Silver Dark Green Jade Dangle Earrings

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$44.99 ON SALE $49.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Quetzal Patriot' - Handmade Jade and Sterling Silver Earrings

Quetzal Patriot, Handmade Jade and Sterling Silver Earrings

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$49.49 ON SALE $54.99

Jade button earrings, 'Rainforest Shadows' - Sterling Silver Green Jade Button Earrings

Rainforest Shadows, Sterling Silver Green Jade Button Earrings

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$62.99 ON SALE $69.99

Jade signet ring, 'Green Steppe' - Pyramid-Shaped Jade Signet Ring from Guatemala

Green Steppe, Pyramid-Shaped Jade Signet Ring from Guatemala

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$133.19 ON SALE $147.99

Jade signet ring, 'Strong Stone' - Dark Green Jade Signet Ring Crafted in Guatemala

Strong Stone, Dark Green Jade Signet Ring Crafted in Guatemala

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$133.19 ON SALE $147.99

Jade cocktail ring, 'Life Divine' - Guatemalan Jade and Sterling Silver Ring

Royal Ring, Guatemalan Jade and Sterling Silver Ring

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$79.19 ON SALE $87.99

Jade heart earrings, 'Love Immemorial' - Sterling Silver and Jade Heart shaped Dangle Earrings

Love Spell, Sterling Silver and Jade Heart shaped Dangle Earrings

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$80.99 ON SALE $89.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Voluptuous Green' - Modern Handmade Maya Jade Earrings

Voluptuous Green, Modern Handmade Maya Jade Earrings

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$62.99 ON SALE $69.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Loving Destiny' - Jade and Sterling Silver Heart Pendant Necklace

Loving Destiny, Jade and Sterling Silver Heart Pendant Necklace

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$125.99 ON SALE $139.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Night Monument' - Handmade Guatemalan Black Jade Earrings

Night Monument, Handmade Guatemalan Black Jade Earrings

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$44.99 ON SALE $49.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Mayan Moon' - Pale Green Jade Silver Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Mayan Moon, Pale Green Jade Silver Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$80.99 ON SALE $89.99

Men's jade single stone ring, 'Virtue in Green' - Green Jade Men's Statement Ring from Guatemala

Virtue in Green, Green Jade Men's Statement Ring from Guatemala

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$166.49 ON SALE $184.99

Lilac jade dangle earrings, 'Marine Turtles' - Lilac Jade Dangle Earrings

Marine Turtles, Lilac Jade Dangle Earrings

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$44.99 ON SALE $49.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Falling Drop' - Green Jade Teardrop Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Falling Drop, Green Jade Teardrop Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$79.19 ON SALE $87.99

Jade double-sided pendant necklace, 'Bicolor Shadow' - Sterling Silver Jade Double-Sided Pendant Necklace

Bicolor Shadow, Sterling Silver Jade Double-Sided Pendant Necklace

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$80.99 ON SALE $89.99

Jade link bracelet, 'Maya Queen' - Sterling Silver Link Bracelet with Dark Green Jade Stones

Maya Queen, Sterling Silver Link Bracelet with Dark Green Jade Stones

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$143.99 ON SALE $159.99

Jade heart button earrings, 'Love Sacred' - Jade Heart Earrings Artisan Crafted Jewelry

Love Sacred, Jade Heart Earrings Artisan Crafted Jewelry

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$70.19 ON SALE $77.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Ancient Leaf' - Reversible Black and Light Green Jade Pendant Necklace

Ancient Leaf, Reversible Black and Light Green Jade Pendant Necklace

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$133.19 ON SALE $147.99

Jade link bracelet, 'Ya'ax Chich Colors' - Jade Link Bracelet

Verdant Stones, Jade Link Bracelet

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$215.99 ON SALE $239.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Apple Green' - Handcrafted Sterling Silver Apple Green Jade Earrings

Apple Green, Handcrafted Sterling Silver Apple Green Jade Earrings

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$71.99 ON SALE $79.99

Jade wrap ring, 'At Odds' - Natural Guatemalan Jade Wrap Ring

At Odds, Natural Guatemalan Jade Wrap Ring

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$71.99 ON SALE $79.99

Men's jade ring, 'Truth and Life in Light Green' - Jade Ring for Men

Truth and Life in Light Green, Jade Ring for Men

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$188.99 ON SALE $209.99

Jade wrap ring, 'When Two Hearts Meet' - Heart-Shaped Jade Wrap Ring

When Two Hearts Meet, Heart-Shaped Jade Wrap Ring

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$71.99 ON SALE $79.99

Men's rhodonite single stone ring, 'Virtue in Pink' - Rhodonite Men's Statement Ring from Guatemala

Virtue in Pink, Rhodonite Men's Statement Ring from Guatemala

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$166.49 ON SALE $184.99

Men's jade single stone ring, 'Virtue in Black' - Black Jade Men's Statement Ring from Guatemala

Virtue in Black, Black Jade Men's Statement Ring from Guatemala

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$166.49 ON SALE $184.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Diamond Dahlia' - Handcrafted Jade Drop Earrings from Guatemala

Seafoam Diamond, Handcrafted Jade Drop Earrings from Guatemala

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$70.19 ON SALE $77.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Dark Gaze' - Artisan Crafted Silver and Dark Jade Earrings

Dark Gaze, Artisan Crafted Silver and Dark Jade Earrings

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$44.99 ON SALE $49.99

Jade link bracelet, 'Natural Connection' - Artisan Crafted Green Jade Link Bracelet

Natural Connection, Artisan Crafted Green Jade Link Bracelet

Zandra Lorena Sajbin
5.0
$170.99 ON SALE $189.99

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