Gorgeous tagua earrings carefully dyed and carved leaving a bit of the natural nut appearance! Simple and incredibly light weight! Carefully crafted by artisans in Ecuador! What is tagua? Tagua is a seed, or often called a nut, produced by a type of palm that is found in South America. This incredibly durable vegetable ivory is a beautiful, sustainable resource artisans use to craft jewelry and many other trinkets. The artisans harvest, dye and carve the tagua into various designs resulting in beautiful gifts. Supporting: * women rescued from sexual exploitation, abuse and trafficking * job training, adult education & micro-loans * children at risk of being sold or trafficked due to extreme poverty * education initiatives & scholarships to provide hope for future generations * daily meals, clean water, medical care, love, and mentoring * beautifully, talented Ecuadorian artisans striving to provide for their family Thank you!