The tropical palms from which Tagua and Assai seeds are cultivated grow in the wetlands of Colombia. The Colombian way of life encourages use of every possible natural resources. Blue Gobi artisan Martha Lopez echoes this organic lifestyle with these Oceanic Taguas and Assai Seed Necklace & Earrings Set.
Creamy white Assai seeds alternate between navy blue and turquoise hued Tagua seeds for an oceanic experience unlike any other. These seeds are strung on a 24-inch long finely linked silver chain necklace. This sets 1.75-inch long 950 silver earrings are threaded with a circular navy blue Tagua seed and tipped with a creamy, brown-flecked Assai seed.
This set is comprised of our Oceanic Taguas and Assai Seed Necklace and our Oceanic Taguas and Assai Seed Earrings, which are both available for purchase seperately.
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Also called vegetable ivory, in its natural state, the Tagua seed is almost indistinguishable from true ivory. Blue Gobi contributes a portion of all sales of Tagua jewelry back to the Colombian environment in which the Tagua seed grows.
Rare outside the Amazon, the Assai palm is highly sensitive to drought and cold temperatures. Hence, Assai seed jewelry like this Oceanic Taguas and Assai Seed Necklace & Earrings Set is not often seen.
This necklace is approximately 24 inches and secures with a silver claps. The earrings are approximately 1.75 inches.
- Handmade by Martha Lopez in Colombia
- Made of Tagua and Assai seeds
- 950 silver chain and post
- Sustainable and renewable source of material
- Each piece of jewelry is unique and can vary from the picture since natural material tends to vary from piece to piece
Although naturally hard and durable, Tagua and Assai seeds will warp if they are submerged in water. Therefore, be sure to remove your Oceanic Taguas and Assai Seed Necklace & Earrings Set before bathing, washing dishes or swimming.
Silver 950 should be stored in an airtight container with a soft lining. Cleaning with soap and water and buffing with a soft cloth will keep your silver 950 shiny as new. Avoid exposure of your silver 950 to abrasive cleansers and bleach, which may cause discoloration.