Colombian Craft Designs

I love the jewelry from Colombian Craft Designs! Lina O’ Connor makes awesome, one-​of-​a-​kind pieces from Tagua nuts, a hard type of nut found in the rain forests of South America. Tagua nuts are also known as vegetable ivory or ivory nuts because of their similar feel to elephant ivory. So, by using Tagua nuts, Colombian Craft Designs not only spares elephants (yay!), but the company also uses a renewable, sustainable resource that produces a good income for the people who harvest Tagua nuts.
I first found Colombian Craft Design pieces at the La Jolla Farmers’ Market, also known as the La Jolla Open Aire Market. On some Sundays, you can check out a variety of jewelry there. I’ve bought 2 rings from Colombian Craft Designs, but they also carry bracelets, necklaces, and other items.
The jewelry is durable, which I love, and it’s so unique! No 2 pieces are alike, and the patterns and designs on the jewelry are eye-​catching and gorgeous. When I wear my rings, it’s like wearing an art piece!
Etsy is the absolute bane of my existence, as is any purchase system which requires PayPal, but you can find more of Lina’s work at
. I have not shopped online with Colombian Craft Designs, so I’m not sure how the online customer service is.
Customer service when buying from Lina at the farmers’ market is awesome.
If you want a unique piece of jewelry that will last a long time, consider something from Colombian Craft Designs. The jewelry is really affordable and looks great.