Cowrie Shell Wrap - Sterling Silver

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A timeless must have piece of jewelry. The Cowrie Shell is a classic but still fresh and young in Sterling Silver. The Cowrie shell is a widespread symbol of continents, cultures, and the arts. In Ancient Africa the Cowrie shell was a symbol of the strenghth of the ocean. In Africa, South and North America, the cowrie symbolized the power of destiny and prosperity. There are about 200 different species of Cowries. They can be found in cracks of the reef in the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific. The Cowrie has often been used in fashion to convey power, strength and fertility all over the world. Sterling Silver Leather wrap worn as bracelet or necklace 26" long with tassels wear this as a tight choker or as a longer necklace wrap 2-3 times Show more