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Ruben and Gilda Perez

Ruben and Gilda Perez

5.0

"Our parents taught us the value of hard work and that art is an expression of culture. This is an invaluable gift. We are also inspired by our own children."

"Our story began in a town near Antigua. Gilda grew up in a home of woodcarvers and I grew up in a family of... silversmiths", Ruben tells us. "From a young age, I learned the craft of artisan jewelry, as I would watch my father work all the time. When I was old enough, he began teaching me. Gilda, too, helped out in the family wood workshop and also helped her mother sell traditional Guatemalan food in the town's park.

"Our parents taught us this art. We began our first steps as artisans while still going to school. I remember we met when we were 16 years old. We were both very young and very much in love, Gilda says with a smile. When we decided to unite our lives, each of us continued working in our specialties. Ruben crafted jewelry and I did carvings but, as time went by, we decided to work together and to set up our own workshop.

"Ruben tells us that he has been working with jewelry since 1996 and Gilda has been carving wood since 2002. They now dream of making their sales grow to be able to give their children the opportunity to go to college, to build a house, to improve their workshop and provide employment for others.

"Our main inspiration is the legacy our parents left us. They taught us the value of hard work and that art is an expression of culture. This is an invaluable gift. We are also inspired by our own children, as they are a reflection of the effort behind our work. It is thanks to this work that they are learning to love what they do, and to do it better and better on their own, Ruben says.

"During our free time, we always try to do something for our community. I like soccer a lot and I enjoy playing as well as attending tournaments. I also began a soccer school for children. Gilda likes participating in religious activities as well as being a volunteer in the church group.

"Thank you for opening your doors and allowing us to be a part of your family. We are artisans who are proud of our country. We work with our hearts, with dedication and love. Thank you for supporting us!"
61 items

Jade dangle earrings, 'Cats of Love in Light Green' - Jade Cat Dangle Earrings in Light Green from Guatemala

Cats of Love in Light Green, Jade Cat Dangle Earrings in Light Green from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$110.39 ON SALE $137.99

Jade pendant bracelet, 'Heart Between Knots' - Natural Jade Heart Pendant Bracelet from Guatemala

Heart Between Knots, Natural Jade Heart Pendant Bracelet from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$39.99 ON SALE $49.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Cats of Love in Black' - Jade Cat Dangle Earrings in Black from Guatemala

Cats of Love in Black, Jade Cat Dangle Earrings in Black from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$110.39 ON SALE $137.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Cats of Love in Dark Green' - Jade Cat Dangle Earrings in Dark Green from Guatemala

Cats of Love in Dark Green, Jade Cat Dangle Earrings in Dark Green from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$110.39 ON SALE $137.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Heart Silhouette' - Heart-Shaped Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Heart Silhouette, Heart-Shaped Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$71.99 ON SALE $89.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Life' - Unique Good Luck Dangle Jade Earrings

Life, Unique Good Luck Dangle Jade Earrings

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$71.99 ON SALE $89.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Otomi Forest Princess' - Fair Trade Silver 925 and Green Jade Handcrafted Earrings

Otomi Forest Princess, Fair Trade Silver 925 and Green Jade Handcrafted Earrings

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$95.99 ON SALE $119.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Ring of Peace' - Circular Natural Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Ring of Peace, Circular Natural Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$95.99 ON SALE $119.99

Jade band ring, 'Pale Green Halo' (10 mm) - Artisan Crafted 10 mm Wide Band Ring of Guatemalan Jade

Pale Green Halo, Artisan Crafted 10 mm Wide Band Ring of Guatemalan Jade

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$95.99 ON SALE $119.99

Jade plaque, 'Maya Jaguar Dancer' - Museum Replica Maya Jaguar Dancer Green Jade Plaque

Maya Jaguar Dancer, Museum Replica Maya Jaguar Dancer Green Jade Plaque

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$151.99 ON SALE $189.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Cool Yaxha Jungle' - Modern Fair Trade Silver 925 Light Green Jade Earrings

Cool Yaxha Jungle, Modern Fair Trade Silver 925 Light Green Jade Earrings

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$71.99 ON SALE $89.99

Jade plaque, 'Maya Canoe Journey' - Maya Museum Replica Green Jade Plaque and Stand

Maya Canoe Journey, Maya Museum Replica Green Jade Plaque and Stand

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$155.99 ON SALE $194.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Verdant Circle' - Circular Jade Adjustable Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Verdant Circle, Circular Jade Adjustable Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$51.99 ON SALE $64.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Cool Maya Jungle' - Fair Trade Silver 925 and Green Jade Handcrafted Earrings

Cool Maya Jungle, Fair Trade Silver 925 and Green Jade Handcrafted Earrings

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$83.99 ON SALE $104.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Maya Dreams' - Hand Crafted Jade Pendant on Cotton Cord Necklace

Maya Dreams, Hand Crafted Jade Pendant on Cotton Cord Necklace

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$87.99 ON SALE $109.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Blissful Fins' - Handcrafted Whale-Themed Light Green Jade Pendant Necklace

Blissful Fins, Handcrafted Whale-Themed Light Green Jade Pendant Necklace

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$127.99 ON SALE $159.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Maya Legend' - Collectible Black Cotton and Jade Pendant Necklace

Maya Legend, Collectible Black Cotton and Jade Pendant Necklace

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$87.99 ON SALE $109.99

Jade cocktail ring, 'Maya Virtue in Light Green' - Light Green Jade and Silver Cocktail Ring from Guatemala

Maya Virtue in Light Green, Light Green Jade and Silver Cocktail Ring from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$79.99 ON SALE $99.99

Jade stacking rings, 'Eclipse on the Moon' (set of 2) - Polished Moon-Themed Natural Jade Stacking Rings (Set of 2)

Eclipse on the Moon, Polished Moon-Themed Natural Jade Stacking Rings (Set of 2)

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$71.99 ON SALE $89.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Abstract Square' - Minimalist Silver and Apple Green Jade Artisan Earrings

Abstract Square, Minimalist Silver and Apple Green Jade Artisan Earrings

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$63.99 ON SALE $79.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Black Abstractions' - Square Cut Black Jade and Silver Earrings from Guatemala

Black Abstractions, Square Cut Black Jade and Silver Earrings from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$71.99 ON SALE $89.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Subtle Dewdrops' - Pale Green Jade and Sterling Silver Teardrop Dangle Earrings

Subtle Dewdrops, Pale Green Jade and Sterling Silver Teardrop Dangle Earrings

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$71.99 ON SALE $89.99

Jade band ring, 'Pale Green Halo' (8 mm) - 8 mm Wide Artisan Crafted Band Ring of Guatemalan Jade

Pale Green Halo, 8 mm Wide Artisan Crafted Band Ring of Guatemalan Jade

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$95.99 ON SALE $119.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Life' - Handcrafted Leather and Jade Necklace

Pillar of Life, Handcrafted Leather and Jade Necklace

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$87.99 ON SALE $109.99

Black jade pendant necklace, 'Maya Elegance' - Black Jade Pendant Necklace with Sterling Silver

Maya Elegance, Black Jade Pendant Necklace with Sterling Silver

5.0
$259.99 ON SALE $324.99

Jade stud earrings, 'Simply Luxurious in Dark Green' - Dark Green Square Jade Stud Earrings from Guatemala

Simply Luxurious in Dark Green, Dark Green Square Jade Stud Earrings from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$51.99 ON SALE $64.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Black Forest Road' - Striped Dark Green and Black Jade Earrings from Guatemala

Black Forest Road, Striped Dark Green and Black Jade Earrings from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$71.99 ON SALE $89.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Duality' - Fair Trade Sterling Silver Jade Dangle Earrings

Duality, Fair Trade Sterling Silver Jade Dangle Earrings

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$71.99 ON SALE $89.99

Jade pendant bracelet, 'Maya Faith in Dark Green' - Cross-Shaped Dark Green Jade Bracelet from Guatemala

Maya Faith in Dark Green, Cross-Shaped Dark Green Jade Bracelet from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$47.99 ON SALE $59.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Mayan Ellipse' - Adjustable Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Mayan Ellipse, Adjustable Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$79.99 ON SALE $99.99

Jade pendant bracelet, 'Knotty' - Unisex Black Cord and Green Jade Bracelet

Knotty, Unisex Black Cord and Green Jade Bracelet

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$39.99 ON SALE $49.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Faceted Green Droplet' - Fair Trade Central American Jade Drop Earrings

Forest Faeries, Fair Trade Central American Jade Drop Earrings

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$79.99 ON SALE $99.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Day and Night Meadow' - Dual Green and Black Jade Dangle Earrings from Guatemala

Day and Night Meadow, Dual Green and Black Jade Dangle Earrings from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$63.99 ON SALE $79.99

Sterling silver band ring, 'Dazzling Night' - High-Polished Moon-Themed Sterling Silver Band Ring

Dazzling Night, High-Polished Moon-Themed Sterling Silver Band Ring

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$39.99 ON SALE $49.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Sacred Maya Treasure' - Jade Pendant on Leather Cord

Lifeforce of the Maya, Jade Pendant on Leather Cord

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$79.99 ON SALE $99.99

Jade cocktail ring, 'My Daily Blessings' - Green and Black Jade Gem Ring in 925 Silver

My Daily Blessings, Green and Black Jade Gem Ring in 925 Silver

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$127.99 ON SALE $159.99

Jade stud earrings, 'Midnight Perfection' - Minimal Square Cut Black Jade Stud Earrings from Guatemala

Midnight Perfection, Minimal Square Cut Black Jade Stud Earrings from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$55.99 ON SALE $69.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Small Felines in Light Green' - Cat-Shaped Jade Earrings in Light Green from Guatemala

Small Felines in Light Green, Cat-Shaped Jade Earrings in Light Green from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$70.39 ON SALE $87.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Cool Green Fan' - Contemporary Silver Dangle Earrings with Guatemalan Jade

Cool Green Fan, Contemporary Silver Dangle Earrings with Guatemalan Jade

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$70.39 ON SALE $87.99

Jade dome ring, 'Living Energy' - Jade and Sterling Silver Dome Ring from Guatemala

Living Energy, Jade and Sterling Silver Dome Ring from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$95.99 ON SALE $119.99

Jade stacking rings, 'Eclipse on the Sun' (set of 2) - Polished Sun-Themed Natural Jade Stacking Rings (Set of 2)

Eclipse on the Sun, Polished Sun-Themed Natural Jade Stacking Rings (Set of 2)

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$71.99 ON SALE $89.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Mayan Circle of Love' - Light Green Circular Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Mayan Circle of Love, Light Green Circular Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$54.39 ON SALE $67.99

Jade button earrings, 'Oval Simplicity in Dark Green' - Dark Green Jade Oval Button Earrings from Guatemala

Oval Simplicity in Dark Green, Dark Green Jade Oval Button Earrings from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$47.99 ON SALE $59.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Mayan Abundance' - Jade Pendant Necklace with Mayan Abundance Nahual Theme

Mayan Abundance, Jade Pendant Necklace with Mayan Abundance Nahual Theme

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$59.99 ON SALE $74.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Dark Maya Jungle' - Dark Green Jade and Silver Handcrafted Modern Earrings

Dark Maya Jungle, Dark Green Jade and Silver Handcrafted Modern Earrings

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$78.39 ON SALE $97.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Butterfly Bliss' - Light Green Jade Butterfly Pendant Necklace with Cotton Cord

Butterfly Bliss, Light Green Jade Butterfly Pendant Necklace with Cotton Cord

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$115.99 ON SALE $144.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Duality' - Guatemalan Jade and Leather Necklace

Life Force, Guatemalan Jade and Leather Necklace

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$71.99 ON SALE $89.99

Jade pendant bracelet, 'Loving Life in Apple Green' - Adjustable Apple Green Jade Pendant Bracelet from Guatemala

Loving Life in Apple Green, Adjustable Apple Green Jade Pendant Bracelet from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$23.99 ON SALE $29.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Circle of Love in Black' - Adjustable Black Jade Necklace

Circle of Love in Black, Adjustable Black Jade Necklace

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$55.99 ON SALE $69.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Apple Blossom' - Sterling Silver and Jade Pendant with Leather Necklace

Jade Star, Sterling Silver and Jade Pendant with Leather Necklace

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$91.99 ON SALE $114.99

Jade drop earrings, 'Shooting Triangles' - Triangular Dark Green Jade Drop Earrings from Guatemala

Shooting Triangles, Triangular Dark Green Jade Drop Earrings from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$47.99 ON SALE $59.99

Jade cocktail ring, 'Maya Virtue in Dark Green' - Dark Green Jade and Silver Cocktail Ring from Guatemala

Maya Virtue in Dark Green, Dark Green Jade and Silver Cocktail Ring from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$95.99 ON SALE $119.99

Jade pendant bracelet, 'Green Apple Jade' - Brown Macrame Bracelet with Light Green Jade Stone

Little Green Apple, Brown Macrame Bracelet with Light Green Jade Stone

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$23.99 ON SALE $29.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Mayan Balance' - Jade Long Pendant Necklace with Mayan Balance Nahual Design

Mayan Balance, Jade Long Pendant Necklace with Mayan Balance Nahual Design

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$59.99 ON SALE $74.99

Jade pendant bracelet, 'Maya Love in Light Green' - Jade Heart Pendant Bracelet in Light Green from Guatemala

Maya Love in Light Green, Jade Heart Pendant Bracelet in Light Green from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$91.99 ON SALE $114.99

Lapis lazuli pendant bracelet, 'Bold Texture in Blue' - Lapis Lazuli and Nylon Knotted Cord Adjustable Bracelet

Bold Texture in Blue, Lapis Lazuli and Nylon Knotted Cord Adjustable Bracelet

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$31.99 ON SALE $39.99

Jade button earrings, 'Dark Green Love' - Heart-Shaped Jade Button Earrings from Guatemala

Dark Green Love, Heart-Shaped Jade Button Earrings from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$43.99 ON SALE $54.99

Reversible jade pendant necklace, 'Unstoppable' - Inspirational Reversible Dark Green Jade Pendant Necklace

Unstoppable, Inspirational Reversible Dark Green Jade Pendant Necklace

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$31.99 ON SALE $39.99

Jade pendant necklace, 'Abstract Square' - Handcrafted Silver and Apple Green Maya Jade Necklace

Abstract Square, Handcrafted Silver and Apple Green Maya Jade Necklace

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$87.99 ON SALE $109.99

Jade dangle earrings, 'Ancestral Love' - Sterling Silver and Jade Heart Dangle Earrings

Ancestral Love, Sterling Silver and Jade Heart Dangle Earrings

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$51.99 ON SALE $64.99

Jade pendant bracelet, 'Heavenly Cross in Dark Green' - Jade Cross Bracelet in Dark Green from Guatemala

Heavenly Cross in Dark Green, Jade Cross Bracelet in Dark Green from Guatemala

Ruben and Gilda Perez
5.0
$127.99 ON SALE $159.99

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