Five tagua chips with rind on the edges are tied together with a cotton cord. A macramé in the back makes it adjustable giving it the versatility of being worn long or short. Two tagua fragments finish it off at the back, one at each end tip. This colorful tagua nut necklace is a fun and uncommon accessory that goes well with any outfit. All the tagua beads used are sustainable, organic, vegan and biodegradable: 100% vegetable ivory (Tagua seeds). This tagua necklace is fair trade and ethically handmade in Colombia, Muichic Natural Jewelry is a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation. When ripe, tagua seeds are harvested and dried for 6 to 9 months. After losing all their moisture they become rock solid resembling ivory in color, texture and hardness, hence their nickname: “Vegetable Ivory”. At this point the hard seeds can be polished, dyed, cut and shaped into beautiful beads that become Muichic’s natural jewelry.