What Is Tagua Nut? All About Tagua

Published on April 19th, 2023

Are you looking for a unique and sustainable material for your jewelry collection? Look no further than tagua nut! At Treasure of ANDES, we specialize in crafting premium Andean artisanal handicrafts, including jewelry made from tagua nut.

In this blog post, we'll delve into what tagua nut is and why it's such a great choice for jewelry.

What is Tagua?

Tagua nut, also known as vegetable ivory, is a seed that comes from the Tagua palm tree, that grows in Amazon rainforest of Ecuador. It is a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to animal ivory. Every 7 years Tagua palm trees produce their “fruit” in a form of the nuts, which fall naturally on the ground when they ripen. The nuts are collected, dried, their heavy husk cover is removed and natural ivory color of the nut is revealed.

Tagua nuts then are cut into in a variety of shapes and holes are drilled into each piece. Tagua chips are dyed with various organic dyes produced from plants, flowers, grass, insects , thus making the tagua chips entirely organic material for jewelry making.

Why is Tagua good for jewelry?

There are many reasons why tagua nut is a great choice for jewelry. Here are just a few:

Sustainable 

As consumers become more conscious of their impact on the environment, sustainability has become a top priority for many. Tagua nut is a sustainable alternative to animal ivory, which is harvested illegally and unsustainably. By using tagua nut for jewelry, you're choosing a material that has a much lower environmental impact.

Lightweight

Tagua nut is dense and durable natural material, it is also lightweight, which makes it a suitable material for jewelry making. Unlike heavier materials like metal and stones, tagua necklaces won’t weigh you down or feel uncomfortable to wear all day.

Versatile

Tagua nut is incredibly lightweight, which m Unlike heavier maut jewelry comes in a wtide variety of jewelry Because tagua nut is a natural material, each piece of jewelry made from it is unique. Combined with ACAI berry seeds, grown and exported to Ecuador from Brazil, no two tagua nut necklaces are exactly the same, which means that your tagua nut jewelry will be one-of-a-kind statement necklace. They are all assembled on a artisanal 100% cotton stretchy cords dipped into bee wax that allows for the necklaces to be worn shorter or longer. The cords do not thin out or break with use. Tagua jewelry lasts a long time!

Beautiful

Finally, tagua nut simply looks beautiful. Its natural gloss and shiny smooth surface make it a stunning material for jewelry making. Whether you're looking for a piece that's bold and colorful or simple and elegant, Treasure of Andes carries more than 300 designs in various color combinations to fit your style. Our Tagua necklaces are crafted by skilled artisans who take pride in their work, ensuring that each piece is of the highest quality.

If you have any questions about our tagua nut jewelry or would like to place an order, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at  [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! FREE SHIPPING on all orders!

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