Origin: Ecuador
Material: These vibrant blue, brown, and white patterned earrings are crafted from the Tagua nut, a 100% natural seed from the Tagua palm found in the lush rainforests of Ecuador. Often referred to as "Vegetable Ivory," the Tagua nut possesses a hard, smooth texture that serves as a beautiful, sustainable, and ethical alternative to animal ivory.
Description: To honor the official arrival of spring, we are featuring these gorgeous, raindrop-shaped earrings from Ecuador. The Azuay Drop Earrings are meticulously handcrafted from Tagua, the seed of the Tagua palm native to the Ecuadorian rainforest. This "vegetable ivory" provides a stunning, eco-friendly exterior that is as durable as it is ethical.
The journey of these earrings begins with a careful harvest, where Tagua nuts are collected and dried in the sun for eight weeks. This slow drying process allows the material to harden naturally before it reaches the hands of skilled artisans. Using traditional handmade tools and techniques passed down through generations, the nuts are carved into their elegant raindrop form.
To achieve their striking color palette, the carved pieces are submerged in vats of Italian-certified organic vegetable dyes. They soak for up to 14 hours until the vibrant azul blue and earthy tones are perfectly saturated. After another five days of natural sun-drying, the pieces are placed in tumblers for 14 hours to polish the material, resulting in a brilliant, natural shine unique to high-quality Tagua.
In the final stage, Ecuadorian artisans artfully assemble these pieces into remarkable jewelry under safe, ethical working conditions and strict fair trade regulations. By choosing the Azuay Drop Earring, you are supporting a sustainable industry that preserves the rainforest and secures meaningful livelihoods for talented artisans in Ecuador.
Origin: Ecuador
Material: These vibrant blue, brown, and white patterned earrings are crafted from the Tagua nut, a 100% natural seed from the Tagua palm found in the lush rainforests of Ecuador. Often referred to as "Vegetable Ivory," the Tagua nut possesses a hard, smooth texture that serves as a beautiful, sustainable, and ethical alternative to animal ivory.
Description: To honor the official arrival of spring, we are featuring these gorgeous, raindrop-shaped earrings from Ecuador. The Azuay Drop Earrings are meticulously handcrafted from Tagua, the seed of the Tagua palm native to the Ecuadorian rainforest. This "vegetable ivory" provides a stunning, eco-friendly exterior that is as durable as it is ethical.
The journey of these earrings begins with a careful harvest, where Tagua nuts are collected and dried in the sun for eight weeks. This slow drying process allows the material to harden naturally before it reaches the hands of skilled artisans. Using traditional handmade tools and techniques passed down through generations, the nuts are carved into their elegant raindrop form.
To achieve their striking color palette, the carved pieces are submerged in vats of Italian-certified organic vegetable dyes. They soak for up to 14 hours until the vibrant azul blue and earthy tones are perfectly saturated. After another five days of natural sun-drying, the pieces are placed in tumblers for 14 hours to polish the material, resulting in a brilliant, natural shine unique to high-quality Tagua.
In the final stage, Ecuadorian artisans artfully assemble these pieces into remarkable jewelry under safe, ethical working conditions and strict fair trade regulations. By choosing the Azuay Drop Earring, you are supporting a sustainable industry that preserves the rainforest and secures meaningful livelihoods for talented artisans in Ecuador.
