Tagua seed jewellery

Our beautiful range of tagua jewellery is completely ethical. Not only is it fair trade but the materials used to make the jewellery are sustainably sourced. Tagua, or vegetable ivory, is a seed from a palm tree that grows in the tropical regions of South America. When ripe the tagua nuts fall to the ground and are gathered and dried naturally for a period of up to 2 years, after which they become extremely hard (ivory like). The tagua nut is then cut into different shapes and dyed in a variety of natural colours. You can see the subtle veins of pure cellulose that give each piece an individual and natural look. Most importantly, tagua is replacing the use of mammal ivory in the textile and fashion industries. This seed jewellery is ideal for women of all ages and the smaller pieces are perfect for young girls and teenagers too.