Tagua nuts are found inside the spiny pod of the Tagua tree, which is indigenous to the South American countryside. Each pod can weigh up to 80 lbs. and contain 40 to 80 individual nuts. In Spanish, these pods are called “mocochas”. The scientific name of the Tagua plant (Phytelphas aequatorialis) means “Elephant Plant”. Tagua […]
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Soapstone
Soapstone is soft and easy to carve. It has been used for carving for thousands of years. best paper writer
Serpentine
Serpentine is common beneath the oceanic crust, where it forms by the shifting of the mantle rock peridotite. Serpentine is widely used as a jade substitute and ornamental carvings.
Semiprecious Stone
We offer a variety of semiprecious stones in our jewelry including leopardite, chrysacola, serpentine, onyx, aragonite, turquoise, angelite, red jasper, mother of pearl, sodalite and mahogany obsidian.
Pambil
These seeds are harvested from the South American jungle. They are then dried in the sun, polished and dyed in several colors for our Jungle Jewelry.
Onyx
Mined in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Leather
We use only high quality leather, and many of our products are made using repurposed leather scraps.
Huayruro
Huayruro seeds are bright red with a black spot. In the regions where they are found, the seeds are believed to be good luck.
Horn
The horn used in our jewelry is collected after the animal has shed its horns. No animals are harmed.