Handcrafted in Ecuador from the tagua seed - nature's "vegetable ivory" - five discs, thirteen colours, never fails to delight.
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Hi! I’m Alison and I often get asked how a ‘wee Scottish lass’ like me ended up living in Ecuador, starting a jewellery business with artisans in the Andes, and falling in love with one of the most of amazing natural wonders in the plant kingdom. It’s a crazy story but true! And I haven’t even told you yet how the jewellery helps save elephants and how I made my husband my business partner and we ended up as “The Happy Elephant”!
When living in Ecuador, we were fortunate enough to meet two of Ecuador’s finest tagua artisans, Cesar and his wife Teresa. For five years we have worked hand-in-hand with this talented Indigenous Quichua artisan family who bring to life beautiful handcrafted jewellery from nature.
What we love is the connections we have made over the years and how we have come to rely on one another. We felt so moved that our very first order with Cesar meant he was able buy his family their very first washing machine!
Beautiful necklace for my daughter in law ,it’s a present to welcome her home from Australia .I know she will be delighted ,thankyou
Fabulous jewellery & .marvellous service
Easy peasy , the only difficulty is choosing!
It is absolutely gorgeous , it is actually a present for my daughter’s birthday in October so it is now safely tucked away . I just know she will love it
I haven't worn it yet and it looks gorgeous. Great, speedy service from friendly people, the necklace arrived beautifully packed. I'd bought two, as wasn't sure which one I wanted, and the refund was issued within hours of it being received back with Happy Elephant.. thank you. I'm looking forward to wearing it!
Wonderful jewellery ❤️
Easy to order and quick delivery
It’s everything I hoped it would be
Very good
My Chica necklace and matching bracelet were the perfect birthday present for me. I already have the earrings to match !!
I love my happy Elephant jewellery !!
Lovely necklace but the customer service went above and beyond! Absolutely brilliant!
Beautifully made, as expected.
I love all the jewellery which I have purchased.
Unique designs and well made,
Stunning colours
Lovely, bright, light and interesting!
This store specializes in handcrafted tagua nut jewelry featuring vibrant colors and lightweight designs. Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality, beautiful packaging with handwritten notes, and outstanding customer service. The jewelry is ethica...
For over five years we have worked with Cesar, one of Ecuador’s finest Indigenous tagua artisans. He, his wife and his brothers carefully craft The Happy Elephant jewellery.
Tagua seeds are first dried in the sun for three months. They are then carved into pieces, tumbled to produce a high polish, and dyed using colourfast specialist dyes made for natural materials such as tagua, wool and linen.
Tagua is incredibly sustainable, offering multiple environmental benefits that make it a true eco-friendly material. When you choose tagua, you're supporting rainforest conservation, providing fair wages to local communities, and helping protect endangered elephants by offering a renewable alternative to ivory.
Tagua jewellery is very durable. Crafted from a naturally hard material tagua jewellery can be worn every day while maintaining its beauty.
No - tagua jewellery is ultra lightweight. This is one of the unique benefits of tagua that our customers comment on.
Yes! Tagua is actually a seed, not a nut, making it safe for those with nut allergies to wear. However, if you have severe allergies, it's always recommended to consult with your healthcare provider first.
Tagua begins as a sweet liquid that can be drunk, then sets into a jelly that’s edible, and finally hardens into a durable seed perfect for carving.
Yes of course! Just add your product, and at checkout add your giftee’s address in the shipping info, and any personal note you’d like to send and we’ll do the rest!
It comes beautifully gift wrapped and includes an information leaflet that not only tells the story of tagua, but also about our artisans who make the jewellery.
Lovely necklace, not too heavy, not too light.
Assortment of shades of navy.
So glad you are enjoying your lovely necklace!
Lovely, bright, light and interesting!
Hi Sara, we're so glad you love the LILY necklace! Thanks for your lovely words and support.
How lovely to find high quality jewellery that is also good for the planet and its communities. Thank you!
Hi Liz, thank you so much for your wonderful words! We're delighted you love the necklace and appreciate its positive impact. I will pass on your kind words to our friends in Ecuador.
The earrings, necklace and bracelet matched perfectly in Fuschia pink
Hi Denise! Great to hear that the necklace, earrings, and bracelet you purchased matched so well. Thanks for sharing your lovely review!
What a wonderful necklace! I will treasure it!
Hi Wendy, thank you so much for your lovely words! We're thrilled you love the necklace and hope it brings you joy for years to come.
Really loving all my pieces. Beautiful colours and excellent craftsmanship.
Hi Jo, we're so happy to hear you love your necklace! Thanks for sharing your kind words and support. Enjoy your beautiful piece!
I love my green necklace, which came beautifully wrapped.I want to wear it with a green and brown outfit very soon.
Best wishes
Katherine
Hi Katherine! We're so happy to hear you love your necklace and enjoyed the wrapping. We can't wait to see how you style it with your outfit. Thanks for sharing your lovely words!
Beautiful necklace and gorgeous colours. Very comfortable to wear and can be adjusted in length. Absolutely love it.
Hi Winifred, we're so glad you love the adjustable nature of our necklaces! Thank you for sharing how comfortable and colourful you find your necklace. Sorry for the late reply to your review It somehow slipped through the net.
I absolutely love my necklace! It is well made, a beautiful colour and so light to wear. I like wearing my necklaces a bit shorter than most and this one is totally adaptable to being either long or short. I love the ethics behind it and the personal touch. The intensive FaceBook advertising actually put me off for while, but I am so glad I got beyond that.
Hi Sue a huge thank you for writing such a comprehensive review. You have made our day.
Great colour. Im delighted.
Stunning colour
Great delivery
This is a glorious colour
Great fast delivery
Lovely colours
I’ve always liked and worn ethnic style necklaces. I also do not like heavy necklaces or ones with fiddly clasps, all yours therefore tick my boxes and I was happy to stumble across your site. Having tried Lily and been impressed by the colours and shapes of the seed slices, I will definitely try more and recommend to others.
Choosing the colours was so hard so I’m sure I’ll be back for more! Gorgeous quality
Beautiful quality, the first of many
Another excellent addition to my wife’s collection.
So glad to know how much your wife loves tagua jewellery!
I love my Lily necklace. I have it 2 colours (so far). It’s light and comfy to wear and so versatile as you can adapt the length to suit the neckline on your outfit.
Thank you Hilary for sharing your love of the jewellery. We always value hearing what others love about it!
Looks as lovely in reality as on the website. Another beautiful necklace in my collection. So many compliments!
Thank you so much Helen for your great review it made our day!
The recipient of the necklace loves it. Beautiful colours and texture. What is more, I appreciated your thoughtful packaging and even the handwriting of the address was so appealing that I handed over the parcel as a gift unpacked. Thank you very much!
I love this necklace!! The shape is ideal with a range of necklines and Alison and Mark went the extra mile to get some stock in black!
It’s lightweight and very comfortable with an adjustable tie to fit all.
I wore it the night it arrived and the compliments soon followed!! Highly recommend this necklace
Beautifully made, I love all ive bought for myself and friends, they are a good size but super light. Really good quality. Sits flat and central no problem. I'm not a traditional jewellery lover at all I love the different natural jewellery. Also exceptional service and friendly too. I would like all the colours 😍
Thank you for such a lovely review! Something natural is always special isn't it! I'm sure we will be in touch soon xx
I now have three of your necklaces, and have bought 3 more for others as gifts. All met with squeals of delight. They are very tactile, easy to wear and such gorgeous colours. It also feels good to be wearing necklaces made from a natural material. Can’t recommend them enough.
I love the idea of the taguan seeds being used in this way which is now So fashionable!!
Yes! Isn't it fabulous what nature gives us! We love the sustainability and the feel of tagua.
