Over the ages, these beans have been fashioned into all sorts of trinkets and useful objects. Sailors carried sea hearts as good luck charms to protect them from sickness and to ward off the evil eye. Seeds were sometimes cut in half, the contents removed and the woody seed coats hinged together. Hollowed out seeds were commonly used in Norway and Northern Europe for snuff boxes, match boxes and lockets. The hard seeds take a high polish, sometimes displaying the initials of the owner. It is said that a sea heart (also known as fava de Colom) inspired Christopher Columbus to set out in search of lands to the west.

No two Entadas are alike, so yours may look slightly different than those pictured here. Specific species choice will be adhered to.

Most have earrings to either match the accent bead or complement the sea-bean. All earrings are surgical steel French wires. Just line up your cursor crosshairs over the [+] to see our recommendations or choose your own here.

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