Carved Vegetable Ivory Jewelry, Tagua Nut, Tagua Jewellery

Beautiful Rare Carved Bracelet. I have seen many Tagua Nut Bracelets but none carved. The tagua nut is the signature material of this ethical jewellery. Also known as vegetable ivory, the tagua seeds are the product of the tagua palm, which grows in the northwest areas of South America. The seeds are collected after falling naturally from the palm so no damage is caused to the mature tree. The vegetable ivory button is often dyed. That is why the button can often be determined to be V.I. by looking at the shank. If it has been drilled, one will be able to see the original whiteness of the nut. Vegetable ivory is named for its resemblance to animal ivory. Vegetable ivory is naturally white with a fine marbled grain structure. It can be dyed; dyeing often brings out the grain. It is still commonly used in buttons, jewelry, and artistic carving. Condition: Excellent - New. Please refer to photos as they are part of the description.