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Round tagua bead strand necklace in Cream, laid flat in two overlapping loops
  • Round tagua bead strand necklace in Cream, laid flat in two overlapping loops
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  • Cream round tagua bead strand necklace worn long over a black top
  • Close-up of glossy round tagua beads in cream, salmon, peach and red strands side by side
  • Round tagua bead strand necklace in Cream, laid flat in two overlapping loops
  • Round tagua nut bead strand necklace in Peach, laid flat in a double loop, shown on a sand background
  • Long red and peach round tagua nut bead necklaces layered over a beige turtleneck, hand-carved and dyed in Ecuador
  • Cream round tagua bead strand necklace worn long over a black top
  • Close-up of glossy round tagua beads in cream, salmon, peach and red strands side by side
Round Tagua Bead Strand Necklace

Round Tagua Bead Strand Necklace

$42.00
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Two long strands of large round beads — one in saturated crimson, one in warm salmon — drop against a cream turtleneck with weight and rhythm. The scale is bold; the surface is smooth and lightly glossy.

  • Material: Hand-polished, hand-dyed tagua nut
  • Color: Salmon, red
  • Length: 32 in
  • Closure: Clasp-free continuous strand
  • Origin: Ecuador
  • Bead diameter: 17 mm

At 32 inches, the strand falls well below the collarbone and layers naturally with a second color. The beads look substantial but wear almost weightless, so the scale reads confident rather than heavy across a knit or a plain shirt.
Details
  • Clasp-free continuous strand
  • Hand-polished finish
  • Lightweight despite bold bead size
  • Available in cream, salmon, peach and red

Tagua is a natural material, so slight variations in color, grain and shape from bead to bead are normal and part of each necklace's individual character.

The Story

Tagua is the seed of a palm native to Ecuador's coastal and Amazonian regions. Its dense, fine-grained interior takes a high polish and holds dye evenly, which is what gives these beads their smooth, saturated color and ivory-like sheen — the nickname "vegetable ivory" comes from that quality.

The nuts are gathered after they fall from the palm, sun-dried until they harden, then cut, shaped and sanded into uniform round beads. Hand-dyeing happens in small batches; the grain absorbs color unevenly, so saturation has to be controlled bead by bead.

The finished beads are polished by hand and strung into a continuous, clasp-free strand. It is a modern, unornamented form — the design lets the color and the scale of the bead carry the piece.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Tagua nut carving and dyeing

Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. Store away from direct sunlight and prolonged water exposure to protect the dye and finish.

Questions

What is tagua?

Tagua is the seed of a palm tree native to Ecuador, sometimes called vegetable ivory because its dense, pale interior carves and polishes much like ivory. It is a renewable plant material harvested without cutting the tree.

How long is the necklace?

Each strand measures 32 inches, with beads about 17 mm (roughly 0.7 in) in diameter.

Does it have a clasp?

No. It is designed as a continuous, clasp-free strand for a clean, seamless look.

Will the color fade or vary?

Because tagua is a natural material, you may see slight variation in color, grain or shape from bead to bead. Prolonged sun or water exposure can affect the dye over time.

Is it heavy to wear?

It looks bold but wears light — tagua is naturally lightweight compared with stone or glass beads of the same size.

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