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Color Pop Tagua Necklace

Item P11777

$58.00

Description

A heavy dose of color in a surprisingly lightweight style! This is our biggest tagua nut statement piece yet, made with multiple layers of vegetable-dyed tagua slices. Each is shaped by hand in an Ecuadorian jewelry workshop, then strung on an adjustable waxed cotton cord, so you can find the right length to suit any neckline.

Details + Dimensions

• Handcrafted in Ecuador • Tagua nut, waxed cotton • Adjustable sliding bead closure • 21–41"L, adjustable

Story

In South America’s tropical rainforests, the ivory palm tree is just one of many species that provide shelter and sustenance for humans and animals alike. One way to preserve these critical ecosystems from deforestation and development is to find sustainable uses for the forest’s bounty.

Each ivory palm tree produces bushels of seed pods a year, with every pod containing up to 100 nuts called tagua. When tagua nuts are harvested and dried, they become as hard as elephant ivory—equally beautiful, but cruelty-free. Bombona seeds, açai berries, pambil palm seeds, windblown branches of all kinds… local artisans work in the spirit of creativity and sustainability to harvest and transform these natural gifts into expressive, lightweight jewelry. We love the look, and we love knowing that these pieces contribute to a healthier, more sustainable ecosystem for local communities and the world beyond.

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Equadorian Style

Simple and wonderful; will fit with different styles

Tagua Necklaces

I bought two tagua necklaces, the teal one and the medium blue one. They are both beautiful. The quality is excellent and I love them! They were delvivered relatively quickly also. I love the way they feel-very smooth and silky to the touch.