Gorgeous tagua earrings carefully dyed and carved leaving a bit of the natural nut appearance! Simple and incredibly light weight! Carefully crafted by artisans in Ecuador! What is tagua? Tagua is a seed, or often called a nut, produced by a type of palm that is found in South America. This incredibly durable vegetable ivory is a beautiful, sustainable resource artisans use to craft jewelry and many other trinkets. The artisans harvest, dye and carve the tagua into various designs resulting in beautiful gifts. When you partner with Costa Sierra, You join us in supporting: * women rescued from sexual exploitation, abuse and trafficking * job training, adult education & micro-loans * children at risk of being sold or trafficked due to extreme poverty * education initiatives & scholarships to provide hope for future generations * daily meals, clean water, medical care, love, and mentoring * beautifully, talented Ecuadorian artisans striving to provide for their family Thank you!