Black seed: Soap nut
Flower: Type of grass - Gynerium sagitatum

The cord is made out of waxed cotton. Beautiful toggle clasp on the side. Total Length when necklace is closed is approx. 11.4" (29 cm).

Matching earrings with Sterling silver hooks are included. Approx. 2" (5 cm) long.

Fair Trade made in Columbia using natural, biodegradable materials that have been harvested in a sustainable manner. Member of the Fair Trade Federation.

SOAP NUT SEEDS – The soapberry tree (Sapindus saponaria) is native to southern Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, extending south through Mexico, Central and South America. The leathery brown berries are rich in saponins. They have the property of foaming with water and have been used as soap in Mexico and tropical America.

The most fascinating part of the fruits are the black, marble-like seeds known as "black pearls" throughout the American tropics. Artisans dry, cut the shell (leathery part), clean polish and drill each bead before making beautiful bracelets, pendants, earrings, necklaces and various handcrafts.