Jamaican Indigenous Seed Jewelry
Collected from trees and vines, up in the hills, along river banks and in the bush, these naturally beautiful seeds lend themselves to some unique jewelry. A few Jamaicans collect them and spend hours pulling them out of their pods, just so we can enjoy them. Mixing them with stones and glass beads creates some beautiful one of kind pieces.
Pictures of the seeds.
Jamaican Nickel is grown on a vine, that usually grows wild on a tree. They can be found along the seaside or up in the bush. The pod that the seed grows in is very hard and is covered with razor sharp thorns. One must take great care in collecting these pods and must use thick leather gloves and a hammer to break open the pods. Nickel comes in a variety of colors. Some in the white to yellow- orange and others in gray to olive green.
Jamaican John Crow seeds drop off of tall trees. They are very hard on the surface which makes drilling holes into them a difficult task. John Crow is a term Jamaicans use for a vulture and these red seeds resemble the eyes of a vulture.
Jamaican Job Tears grow primarily along river banks on small bushes. They range in color from white to shades of gray.
Indigenous seed jewelry.
These beads are natural and untreated. Strong and durable naturally they will last for many, many years, but they should not be submerged in water for any long period of time since they are drilled.
Nickel Turquoise Earrings
Gray-olive green
nickel combined
with turquoise
and coconut shell
make this a unique
pair of earrings.
Nickel Turquoise Bracelet
Jamaican gray nickel combined
with a variety of turquoise and glass
beads in many shapes and sizes makes
this sea blue bracelet exciting.
Please contact me for all inquiries
including placing an order or pricing.
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