Respiro di Giada of | 24K Yellow Gold | Natural Mayan Jadeite Feicui | Casa Maria Gioielli

Respiro di Giada | 24K Yellow Gold | Natural Mayan Jadeite Feicui | Casa Maria Gioielli A tribute to nature, heritage, and timeless artistry This exquisite pendant celebrates the rare beauty of natural jadeite feicui, a gemstone long revered across civilizations for its vitality, protection, and quiet power. At its center rests a luminous green jadeite, delicately carved with organic leaf-inspired contours—symbolizing growth, renewal, and harmony. The design is elevated by a graceful cascade of gold elements, each set with fine accent stones that shimmer like morning dew. The composition feels both sculptural and fluid, capturing movement while remaining impeccably balanced. Main Stone Natural genuine jadeite feicui Gemstone Size / Weight Emerald-cut jadeite: 13.0 × 8.0 mm / 2.03 carats Jewelry Size / Weight 24.3 × 18.5 mm 6.9 grams Lab grown diamonds VS-1 A note on heritage: Jade of the Maya While jadeite is most famously associated with East Asian culture, its legacy in Mesoamerica—particularly among the Maya of Guatemala—is equally profound and often less widely known. Guatemalan jadeite, sourced from the Motagua River Valley, is among the oldest known jade deposits in the world. For the ancient Maya, jade was more precious than gold—reserved for royalty, spiritual leaders, and sacred rituals. It symbolized life force, fertility, and eternal breath, often placed in burial offerings or carved into ceremonial adornments. The vibrant green hues—like those seen in this piece—were especially prized, representing maize, the foundation of life in Mayan cosmology. Today, natural jadeite feicui continues this lineage of reverence, bridging continents and cultures through a shared appreciation for its rarity, depth of color, and enduring symbolism. Metal Highlights Warm-toned yellow gold setting, enhancing the richness of the jade Fine diamond accents delicately set throughout the upper motif Polished and sculpted gold elements creating a fluid, organic silhouette by Casa Maria Gioielli.