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Seeds can look remarkably similar while having completely different properties.
Some are nutritious foods, some are used as spices or traditional ingredients, and others can contain naturally occurring toxins.
This is especially important with rosary pea because its attractive appearance can create a false impression that it is an edible seed.
Never taste an unidentified seed to determine what it is.
5. Decorative Use Versus Food Use
Rosary pea has historically been associated with jewelry and decorative crafts because its seeds resemble small beads.
But decorative use does not make a plant safe to consume.
If these seeds are being used for crafts, avoid crushing, drilling, or otherwise damaging them, and wash your hands after handling them. Keep them securely away from children and animals.
Conclusion
The most recognizable seeds in the photograph—the bright red seeds with black ends—appear to be rosary pea (Abrus precatorius). Their beautiful appearance makes them visually distinctive, but they are highly toxic and should never be eaten because they contain abrin.
The dark seeds below appear to be a different type, but their identity cannot be established confidently from this photograph alone.
The most important lesson is simple: never consume unidentified seeds based on appearance alone. A beautiful seed can be harmless, medicinal, nutritious—or dangerously toxic.