This handcrafted necklace features seven Huayruro seeds (Abrus precatorius) carefully preserved inside a mini glass jar, sealed with a protective layer of clear resin to ensure security and durability. The jar hangs from a 23-inch waxed cord, finished with a sturdy barrel clasp, creating a piece that is both symbolic and wearable.
Details
•Seeds: 7 Huayruro seeds (Abrus precatorius), fully enclosed
•Glass Jar: 3 cm tall × 2.5 cm wide
•Seal: Clear resin for safety and preservation
•Cord: 23-inch waxed cord
•Clasp: Sturdy barrel clasp
The Huayruro Seeds
Known in many Indigenous cultures as Huayruro seeds, these seeds are revered for their striking appearance and spiritual symbolism. Each seed displays a vivid scarlet red body marked by a deep black “eye”, a natural contrast that has long been associated with protection, good fortune, and spiritual awareness.
The number seven carries ancestral meaning across cultures, often representing balance, protection, and completeness. Together, the seeds symbolize unity, resilience, and the safeguarding of one’s path.
Indigenous & Ancestral Meaning
Among Indigenous communities in South America and the Caribbean, Huayruro seeds have traditionally been used in personal adornment, ceremonial objects, and protective amulets. Oral traditions describe these seeds as guardians against negative energy, believed to attract abundance while repelling harm. The distinctive “eye” of the seed is commonly interpreted as a watchful force, symbolizing spiritual sight and ancestral protection.
In Taíno and broader Caribbean Indigenous worldviews, seeds and natural elements were not merely decorative—they were living symbols of connection to the land, ancestry, and the spiritual world. This necklace honors that tradition, celebrating nature as a vessel of memory, power, and continuity.
Important Safety Note
Huayruro (Abrus precatorius) seeds are toxic if broken or ingested. In this necklace, the seeds are securely encased in glass and sealed with resin, making the piece safe for wear as jewelry. This item is intended for adornment only and should be kept away from children and pets.