Stone: Guatemalan Jade
Shape: Moon with Star
Color: Green
Size: 14mm
Earring Type: Brass Hoop Huggie
 
Metaphysical Properties: It is believed to promote emotional balance, clarity of mind, and harmony, while supporting physical vitality and overall well-being.
Chakra: Heart
Birthstone/Zodiac: Taurus, Cancer, Libra
 
Guatemalan Jade, also known as Maya Jade or Olmec Jade, is a type of jadeite—a form of jade composed of sodium aluminum silicate—renowned for its rich green color, though it can also appear in shades of blue, lavender, and yellow. While its name comes from Guatemala, jadeite is also found in Myanmar (Burma), Japan, Russia, and California, USA, but the Guatemalan deposits are historically the most significant for Mesoamerican cultures. The stone is highly valued for its toughness, smooth texture, and ability to take a fine polish, making it ideal for carvings, jewelry, and ritual objects.
 
Historically, Guatemalan Jade held cultural and spiritual significance among the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations. It was used to craft ceremonial masks, figurines, beads, and tools, often associated with elite status, spiritual power, and immortality. The Maya, in particular, considered jade a sacred stone linked to life, fertility, and the afterlife, frequently burying it with rulers or using it in religious rituals. Its use extended beyond ornamentation, symbolizing wisdom, protection, and connection to the gods.
 
In metaphysical traditions today, Guatemalan Jade is regarded as a stone of abundance, prosperity, and healing. It is believed to promote emotional balance, clarity of mind, and harmony, while supporting physical vitality and overall well-being. Often associated with the Heart Chakra, it is said to encourage love, compassion, and forgiveness, making it a popular stone for meditation, energy work, and spiritual growth. While these metaphysical properties are symbolic and not scientifically proven, Guatemalan Jade remains treasured for both its beauty and spiritual significance.