Jewelry does not always have to be luxurious, and as evidence of this, we see accessories made with natural seeds; between them and the protagonists of our “post” of today, are the Amazonian seeds. Nature is full of beautiful gifts, since ancient times man in his desire for innovation; he has made use of natural implements for the elaboration of accessories and decorative ornaments. The seeds have won the first place, as a complement for the creation of specimens in jewelry for being very exotic; giving a new title to this type of clothing as it is completely ecological.
These types of seeds give a natural and fresh essence to the accessories made with them. This technique is more than anything used by indigenous tribes, which create handcrafted pieces with a wide variety of natural fruits for their personal use; besides that this is one of the livelihoods of these humble families. Many of these seeds have great benefits for the body, showing that this type of jewelry is not only characterized by being different, but is also very beneficial for health.
Among the main Amazonian seeds used for the creation of these handcrafted pieces, the following stand out: Acai, Tagua, Totumo, Achiraamong other existing ones. Acai seed, is characterized by its beautiful color; for this reason it is used for making garments and bracelets. The indigenous people baptized this seed with the name of «the fruit that cries», due to the appearance it takes during its growth period. Also, this seed has great vitamin contributions.
Secondly, the Tagua seed, exclusive to South America; It has been widely used by renowned designers such as «Valentino», «Cristian Dior», «Versage», among others; for the elaboration of buttons in haute couture garments. This seed has the quality of having an appearance similar to that of ivory, a characteristic that emerges once the seed has been dried in the sun and polished. This property earned it the name «vegetable ivory». After this drying and polishing process, they are cut and carved until the required shape is achieved.
Another seed on our list is Totumo’s seed; it is from Colombia. This seed is used to make a wide variety of natural-looking necklaces and earrings. These types of accessories are highly sought after by people who love everything handmade. Without a doubt, these seeds give a completely fresh and organic touch to whoever decides to show off the specimens created with them. In addition to creating beautiful handmade accessories with it, it is used as a diuretic.
These Amazonian seeds put ecological handmade jewelry very high. This is clear proof that it is not necessary to have an expensive garment to be called a jewel.