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aquamarine
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labradorite
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brass beads
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brass chain with clasp
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The blue of the aquamarine semi-precious stone together with the iridescence of the blue labradorite stone play beautifully together and make a soft combination with the ivory color of the tagua nut. The pictures show both sides of the nut: one with a black marking, the other without. The solid brass chain is 30 inches long and the pendant is 3 inches.
I love the symbolic meaning of seeds: birth, renewal, origin... This pendant makes for a very nice gift: meaningful and beautiful; original and fun. Please let me know if you would like this necklace gift wrapped at no extra cost.
Have you heard about tagua nut? Here is some interesting information:
Uses: Besides its use in the making of jewelry, the tagua nut is often carved in mini sculptures -- you can see some examples here: http://bit.ly/9BgWqo.
In 1900 tagua nut was exported for the manufacture of buttons, but after the Second World War, when plastic was invented, it was replaced by plastic buttons.
Interesting: When the seeds are new they contain a milky substance in their center that is a consumed by natives and fauna. When the seed matures, this liquid turns solid, which makes the tagua perfect for use in crafts.
If you would like to know more about seeds from Brazil, check this beautiful book, which is in Portuguese and in English: Sementes Ornamentais do Brasil, edited by Francisca Portinari.
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