Chunky statement necklaces, bracelets and rings are an easy way to upgrade your wardrobe without buying tons of new clothes, so when I saw these handmade pieces (at very reasonable prices to boot), I thought they would be perfect for Autumn.
Handmade in Colombia, Muichic jewelry is all made from tagua nuts, which is a botanical alternative to ivory and is actually the seed of the ivory-nut palm or tagua palm. Sometimes called vegetable ivory, tagua nuts are a renewable resource that grow in the tropical forests of South America; harvesting them is a sustainable alternative to chopping down rainforest for cattle grazing or other destructive farming practices and encourages local conservation practices.
Great review. Only one detail: the name of the country is Colombia.
09/08/09 » 4:27 am »
Thanks Lilli….blogging late last night and that’s what happens- fixed!
09/08/09 » 9:09 am »
This alternative to ivory is great! I already have tagua nuts made necklaces and rings and the soft sensation is amazing, like when you touch old pianos keys.
If you want to find some more information about eco-friendly fashion, I recommend you to go on Green Meetup website; they inventory companies dedicated to Green fashion, among others.
09/08/09 » 11:50 am »
Cool post…very nice pieces and all-natural makes it even better
absolutely loving the rings…
09/08/09 » 12:04 pm »
Starre I LOVE these! The turquoise colored ring is on my shopping list! What a great find…
ADQ
09/08/09 » 8:07 pm »
I adore the necklace!!!! It’s so beautiful!
Thanks for sharing!
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xoxo
Giovanna
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09/08/09 » 10:44 pm »
I am crazy for these nuts!!! They are so fabulous. The tagua nuts combined with the ribbon looks so delicious it’s perfect to throw on with a tank or a hip patio party.
09/09/09 » 4:34 pm »
That bracelet is perfect!! I love the fact that they are made out of nuts, but still look so fashion forward.
09/10/09 » 3:48 pm »
Love these tagua nuts for the earrings; necklaces are quite lovely as well.
09/10/09 » 9:43 pm »