The large seed can be extruded from the pod of Saba's Tamarind trees.  This one in particular is from the Crispeen Trail.  In Asia, tamarind is used often cooking--a bit of a sour taste for sauces.  The seeds are naturally shiny and hand drilled by Marie and strewn on Beadalon--which appears to be super fine and delicate but is actually strong and sturdy. Make it a matching set--matching bracelet and earrings available.