From Nut, to Necklace, to You

Our jewellery is made from the tagua nut, a palm tree seed that grows in the Ecuadorian Rainforests of South America

Tagua, known as "vegetable ivory", offers a vegan alternative to elephant ivory. It's beautiful to the touch, takes a high polish, and absorbs vegetable dyes easily.

Our customers love the feel and beauty of this natural material! Browse our shop now to see our collection of necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.

From nut ...

to artisan ...

Featured Necklaces

  • Harmony Tagua Nut Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings Set (only 1 of each design)
    Harmony Tagua Nut Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings Set (only 1 of each design) - The Happy Elephant - Tagua Jewellery
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    $102.40
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  • Chica Tagua Nut Necklace
    Chica Tagua Nut Necklace - The Happy Elephant - Tagua Jewellery
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    $44.76
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  • Galapagos Tagua Nut Necklace
    Galapagos Tagua Nut Necklace - The Happy Elephant - Tagua Jewellery
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    $51.17
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  • Francesca Tagua Nut Necklace
    Francesca Tagua Nut Necklace - The Happy Elephant - Tagua Jewellery
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    $51.17
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Featured Bracelets

  • Teaka Tagua Nut Bracelet
    Teaka Tagua Nut Bracelet - The Happy Elephant - Tagua Jewellery
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    $31.96
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  • Ellie Bracelet
    Ellie Bracelet - The Happy Elephant - Tagua Jewellery
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    $31.96
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  • Machu Picchu Bracelet
    Machu Picchu Bracelet - The Happy Elephant - Tagua Jewellery
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    $31.96
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  • Inca Bracelet
    Inca Bracelet - The Happy Elephant - Tagua Jewellery
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    $31.96
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What Our Customers Say

Tagua has a soft, light, natural feel on the skin. I get so many compliments when I wear it. I am so excited to find the Happy Elephant! I will be a regular customer.

Leah M

I love that it is lightweight and the colours complement beautifully!  I like that it's made from Earth's natural materials and that each piece is unique.

Diane P

I love my Tagua necklace. It is adjustable so I can make it longer or shorter, depending on what I'm wearing. It really is fun to wear. It makes wearing a necklace a happy day because I see so many smiles.

Rene L

Where We Will Be

The Happy Elephant is coming to town!

2023

St Albans Market every Saturday

Saturdays - Outside Sweaty Betty, 33 Market Place, AL3 5DL (at the side of St Albans Museum & Gallery)

St Albans Market- December 2023

Sat 9th Dec 8am-4:30pm

Sun 10th Dec 10am-2pm

Wed 13th Dec 8.30am-4.30pm

Fri 15th Dec 8.30am-4.30pm

Sat 16th Dec 8am-4:30pm

Wed 20th Dec 8.30am-4.30pm 

Fri 22nd Dec 8.30am-4.30pm 

Sat 23rd Dec 8am-4:30pm

Sun 24th Dec 10am-2pm (Outside Boots the Chemist)

Berkhamsted Market- December 2023

Wed 13th Dec 8.30am-3.30pm

Wed 20th Dec 8.30am-3.30pm 

Come and see us! 

2024

St Albans Market - every Saturday

21st-23rd June 2024 - Blenheim Palace Flower Show - In the Country & Home Pavilion

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About Us

Our Story

Paddington left South America for Britain.  We did it the other way around!  In 2015 we left Britain to live in Ecuador, South America.

We are Alison, my husband Mark and our children Bethan & Euan Williams - an ordinary family who decided to do something a little out of the ordinary.  We wanted an adventure, to see new places, meet new people and learn a new language. So we moved to Ecuador and learned Spanish. We enjoyed being involved in a voluntary work and made many lifelong friends.

While in Ecuador I fell in love with tagua nut jewellery - I loved its beautiful colours, feel and fascinating story . I would bring it as gifts for family and friends on visits back to the UK. When we moved back in 2020 we decided to share a slice of Ecuador with you - in the form of tagua nut jewellery! It's great to see others love it just as much as I do. And no wonder as it really is a gift from nature! 

Alison Williams

Family photo in Ecuador from The Happy Elephant