Artisan Style: Zaley
This beautiful lightweight layered Tagua Necklace is a combination of luxury and elegance at its best. If you desire the luxury of ivory, think of Ecuadorโs rain forests, where ivory is so abundant that it grows on trees! Make a statement without saying a word!
Features:
- Lightweight
- Vegetable dyes
- Adjustable with a cotton cord slider
Necklace length:
- Outer: Expands from 20" - 37"
- Inner: Expands from 18" - 29"
Bead Size:
0.75" L x 0.1" W
Zaley Necklace Set | Fall Tones
The demand for animal ivory has brought the elephant close to the edge of extinction. The Tagua Nut provides a practical alternative, since its vegetable ivory looks like its animal counterpart, is extremely hard, takes a high polish, and absorbs dyes readily.
PROCESS
The seeds are set out to dry under the tropical sun for between one and three months, depending on their water content. Afterward, they are peeled, classified according to size, cut into slices, drilled, dyed and polished. Then the local artisans hand select and combine the pieces to make beautiful handmade jewelry.