{"product_id":"monja-blanca-silver-and-jade-earrings","title":"Monja Blanca Silver and Jade Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eApproximate measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.25 inches long and 1 inch wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted by \u003cstrong\u003eJosé Vicente\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eAntigua Guatemala\u003c\/strong\u003e, these silver earrings are inspired by the \u003cstrong\u003eMonja Blanca\u003c\/strong\u003e, the white orchid recognized as Guatemala's national flower. Rather than creating a literal flower shape, the design captures the orchid's distinctive petals and delicate structure through hand-formed silverwork, giving the piece movement and dimension when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monja Blanca (\u003cem\u003eLycaste skinneri alba\u003c\/em\u003e) holds a unique place in Guatemalan culture and is native to the cloud forests of Mesoamerica. Its rarity and striking white bloom have made it an enduring symbol of the country's natural heritage. José Vicente translates that symbolism into jewelry using traditional silversmithing techniques, shaping each petal individually to reflect the organic character of the flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pale green jade bead suspended beneath the orchid adds a subtle reference to another material deeply connected to Guatemala. The contrast between polished silver and soft green jade creates a balanced design that feels rooted in place rather than trend-driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in small batches by hand, these \u003cstrong\u003eMonja Blanca earrings\u003c\/strong\u003e are part of a long tradition of \u003cstrong\u003eGuatemalan artisan jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e, where natural forms, cultural symbols, and skilled craftsmanship come together in a way that cannot be replicated by mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Saviaguate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50806624419938,"sku":"1670","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/0257\/9252\/files\/Rusticportraitwithsilverorchidearrings-8.jpg?v=1793390267","url":"https:\/\/saviaguate.com\/products\/monja-blanca-silver-and-jade-earrings","provider":"Saviaguate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}