Orange and Brown Hoop Tagua Seed Layered Necklace and Earring Set

This jewelry is hand-made in Ecuador by an independent local village artisan.

The tagua seeds from palm trees are set out to dry under the tropical sun for between one and three months, depending on their water content.  Afterward, they are peeled by machine, classified according to size, and cut into slices for use in button manufacturing, indeed, ivory" buttons made from tagua adorn some of the highest quality clothing in the world.

However, tagua is used for more than just buttons. Jewelry, chess pieces, reeds for wind instruments, piano keys, and umbrella handles are among the varied products made from tagua.

But the tagua palm offers still more! The fine powder left after processing is used to enrich animal foods. It also serves as a combustible for making charcoal. The leaves of the palm make water-resistant roofing. Additionally, the harvesting and processing as well as the exportation of tagua provide employment for many.

Above all, vegetable ivory can make a solid contribution toward the preservation of the African elphant.

So if you desire the luxury of ivory, you need not look toward the savannas of Africa. Think of south America's rain forests,where “ivory” is so abundant that it grows on trees! Yes, think of the tagua nut, an elephant's friend.

Shipping Calculated at Checkout

You will have the option at checkout to select local pick-up or delivery. If you choose delivery, you will be presented with a few different delivery options to choose from on the checkout page.

We will send you tracking information when we fulfill your order.

We aim to ship the next day (not including weekends) unless a pandemic slows us down, in which case we will ship within 5 days. Generally your shipment will arrive to you within 5 business days after you place your order online.

No Refunds.

Our Exchange Policy

We are happy to offer an exchange or a store credit for products returned in their original condition within 7 days of purchase.* Please email us at shop@sariknotsari.com with your concerns to begin the exchange process.

Unless there is a significant issue with the quality of the product, customers are responsible for shipping the product back to the store, but we do examine each exchange on a case by case basis to ensure that we have been as fair as possible given that we are transparent about the "Pre-loved" nature of many of our fabrics.

SALE ITEMS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REFUND OR EXCHANGE.

If 7 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately, we can’t offer you an exchange. Please let us know in advance if you require more than 7 days and we will try to accommodate you.

To be eligible for an exchange, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it, tags attached. Customers are responsible for shipping the item back to the stoe.

Gift cards are non-refundable.

With regards to our sariKNOTsari Upcycled Vintage clothing line:

Using vintage saris ensures that our pieces are one-of-a-kind and adhere to a sustainable lifestyle, but it also means that there may be some imperfections. We have examined each garment closely and have mended or patched as necessary. 

We are happy to patch or exchange any piece that you discover has imperfections that you had not anticipated within 7 days of purchase.

ALL WABI SABI and SALE ITEMS ARE FINAL SALE.