This beautiful design consists of 13 tagua chips (with rind on the edges) that are linked with cotton cord knots. It is 20 inches long from tip to tip.
All the beads used are sustainable, organic, vegan and biodegradable: 100% vegetable ivory (Tagua seeds).
This tagua necklace is fair trade and ethically handmade in Colombia. When ripe, tagua seeds are harvested and dried for 6 to 9 months. After losing all their moisture they become rock solid resembling ivory in color, texture and hardness, hence their nickname: “Vegetable Ivory”. At this point the hard seeds can be polished, dyed, cut and shaped into beautiful beads that become natural jewelry.
