Handmade vegetable ivory necklace by LeJu. Made from slices of an Amazonian palm tree seed and organically dyed. With silver dipped ceramic beads. Each slice is carefully hand-tied with wax thread and fitted with a sliver clasp.
The first thing you'll notice about this unique Leju necklace are the beautiful colours. Then, once you've had a chance to take a closer look, you'll appreciate the lovely, smooth texture and the intricate details. As for how to wear it - let it inspire you! Match your outfit to any of the colours in the necklace or wear it with a simple white or black tee to let the gorgeous colours pop.
LeJu is proud to design and make jewellery using a very special seed known as Vegetable Ivory. The seed is obtained from a palm tree called Hyphaene Phytelephas found in the Amazonian rain forest.
It is the only 100% sustainable alternative for elephant ivory given that its colour and hardness are extremely similar to ivory. Therefore, its use stimulates the economies in South America, provides an alternative to cutting down rain forest for farming, and prevents elephants from being killed for their tusks.
Before it can be worked, the seeds must be allowed to dry naturally to gain the hardness required to be carved. Consequently, the older the seed the more valuable it becomes.
