This hand beaded elegant necklace is made by our group in Santiago Atitlán, on the shores of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. Santiago is famous for indigenous weaving, embroidery, beading, and painting. The Maya beaders of Santiago earn a fair wage for their beaded work, enabling them to provide for their families and better their lives. The crafting of each piece requires expert skill and a meticulous eye for detail. The purchase of this fair trade necklace provides Guatemalan artisans with a fair wage, literacy, and professional skills trainings.