Vegetable Ivory Slice Earrings
Vegetable Ivory Slice Earrings
$18.00
Fun, colorful and light.
A slice of vegetable ivory dandles from a fish hook ear attachment
Earrings are hypo-allergenic , no nickel
Length of earring is approximately 2 inches
The Brazilians call it Jarina or Marfim, and other places know it as Tagua. The nut of the Tagua Palm (Phytelephas macrocarpa) is gelatinous and little by little hardens. When dried it is exceptionally hard for a vegetable material (2.5 on Mohs scale). It has similar properties of animal ivory and can be carved. It is used for jewelry, marquetry, and finishes for luxury products (knives, pens, etc.), musical instruments and figurine carving.
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