When women buy from the huayruro collection at Tikanchay, they often fall in love with the story behind the seeds as much as they fall in love with the actual piece or pieces that they purchase. It is not hard to see why someone would think Peruvian jewelry is beautiful, but the story behind huayruro seeds and the part they play in Peruvian culture makes them even more appealing. The red and black seeds come from the Amazon, where they have been collected for centuries. Locals consider them good luck charms, and even give them to newborn babies, usually in a tiny bracelet form, to wish them happiness throughout their lives. The gesture of giving huayruro seed jewelry is one of good will, friendship and love. This makes huayruro jewelry like these huayruro seed earrings a perfect Valentine’s gift or birthday gift.
