Seeds and Shells are Significant Symbols in Peru’s Handcrafted Jewelry

One of the things that makes Peruvian jewelry so intriguing is that the natural materials featured have symbolic meaning that add value. For example, the Huayruro and Sterling Silver Necklace pictured here is made from the red and black Huayruro seeds of Peru’s jungles; these seeds symbolize duality and are reputed to attract good fortune and protect from negativity. Aside from the metaphysical attraction of the necklace, the seeds make for a stunning fashion accesory that attracts attention and starts conversations. The craftsmanship of the handcrafted jewelry that we buy from Sonia and her family is of the highest quality. Choose your outfit with an eye to showing off this wonderful fashion statement. In the fall, I love wearing a lightweight, simple black sweater with a mock turtleneck to showcase this necklace and without fail compliments abound and fun conversations ensue.