Valdivia Necklace

This handcrafted necklace is made from tagua, a natural plant-based material often called “vegetable ivory.” Tagua comes from the dried seeds of the Phytelephas aequatorialis palm tree and is prized for its smooth texture, durability, and beautiful matte finish.

Creamy ivory tagua beads form a bold, sculptural collar, accented by five hand-carved shell pendants in radiant shades of coral, sunset orange, blush, and hints of seafoam and lavender. Each shell is individually hand-painted, creating subtle variations in tone and pattern that evoke the vibrancy of a tropical shoreline.

Finished with a distinctive spiral clasp in sterling silver, this piece balances playful color with refined craftsmanship. Lightweight, eco-friendly, and expressive, it makes a striking yet natural statement, celebrating artisan technique and the organic beauty of tagua.