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Maya Glyph Jewelry
The Maya line of jewelry is inspired by glyphs and artifacts of the ancient Maya who lived in Mexico and Central America. The Maya were the most advanced civilization to have arisen in the Americas, having developed a sophisticated writing system, astonishingly accurate astronomical calculations, and social and political structures rivaling any in the world. Ceiba Tree Maya jewelry reflects the culture and designs of this fascinating civilization.
In her studies of the Maya culture, Collette has traveled extensively in Mexico and Guatemala to such Maya sites as Palenque, Yaxchilan, Bonampak, Uxmal, Coba and Chichen-Itzá. Her line of Maya jewelry is proudly worn by many experts in the field of Maya languages and archaeology.
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This cartouche style Pin/Pendant is shown in sterling silver. It features the Maya glyph Ah T'zib which means "scribe." You may choose any Maya glyph from the glyph table, or you may request any glyph that you particularly like. Most names can be made into Maya glyphs. The pendant measures 2" x 2".
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This cartouche style link bracelet is shown in sterling silver. The four glyphs form the Maya Calendar Round date 13 Mu'an 18 ChikChan, corresponding to February 1, 1987, in the Gregorian calendar. You can choose a birthday, anniversary or any other date that is special for you, and Collette will convert it into the corresponding Maya Calendar Round glyphs. Or you may choose any four Maya glyphs from the glyph table or any other glyphs that you like. The bracelet measures 7.5" x 1.25".
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This sterling silver dangle pin/pendant is made of antiqued copper with a sterling silver Maya glyph. The glyph phonetically spells out a persons name. This pin can be made with any glyph from the glyph table. The gemstone is picture agate from Brazil.
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These drop earrings are shown in sterling silver. They feature the Maya glyphs for the names Lisa (right) and Michael (left). You may choose any Maya glyphs from the glyph table, or you may request a glyph which you particularly like. Most names can be made into Maya glyphs. The gemstones shown are green malachite; you could also select rutile quartz (colorless quartz with golden fibers). The earrings each measure 2.75" x 1".
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This gemstone link bracelet is shown in sterling silver and features green malachite gemstones. You could order other gemstones, such as Carnelian (orange-red), blue lace agate, or Picasso jasper (brown and tan swirls), or just about any other gemstone you prefer. The Maya glyphs shown here are emblem glyphs of four famous Maya pyramid sites: Copán, Bonampak, Piedras Negras and Tikal. If you have visited other Maya sites or another site has special meaning for you, you might order their emblem glyphs. See the glyph table for a selection of available glyphs.
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This necklace features the Emblem Glyph of the Copán site. Any Maya glyph can be utilized. The metals are sterling silver and copper, while some of the beads are individually made from copper and others are Tibetan turquoise and carved cinnabar. The central gemstone is an exquisite turquoise purchased in Bisbee, AZ.
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