Handcrafted in Ecuador from the tagua seed, nature's "vegetable ivory," because life is genuinely too short for jewellery that nobody notices, including you.
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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.
