The ornamental use of jade in the Americas dates back over 3,000 years, being revered by Olmec, Aztec, and Maya cultures as a symbol of eternity and permanence. Due to the Conquistadors' lust for gold, the Maya jade quarries were lost for more than four centuries, waiting to be rediscovered by archaeologist Mary-Lou Ridinger and her husband Jay Ridinger in 1974.
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