Location: Belém
Juice from the açaí berry has become a popular health drink. The seed to the Amazon berry is very popular with us since it is our best seller. Two families that live on the eastern end of the great river use the seed as the foundation of beautiful jewelry. 
Cici and his wife, Jessica, and Gilson and his wife Leila drill holes, sand and dye the seeds, creating rich colors and stunning designs. Combined with other natural seeds and bone of a buffalo, the necklaces, bracelets and earrings are a terrific complement to any outfit. The best part of the story is how Cross Trade has been able to dramatically increase the income of these familes through your purchases.
The water buffalo that lives on the Ilha de Marajó is now grown in herds and provides meat, milk and cheese for the residents. Tarciso, one of our partners in Belém, turns the horns and bones of the animal into terrific jewelry . Adding mother of pearl to the necklaces and earrings creates stunning pieces.