The Cowrie is a simple necklace made with the Cowrie shell.
Cowrie: The currency shell
Cowrie shells served as a universal currency woven into the cultural fabric of ancient African societies, prized for being durable and lightweight long before the world adopted paper or coin currency.
Beyond currency, they carry deep symbolic meaning tied to fertility, prosperity, protection, and the power of the sea.
Made from 14K gold-filled materials, the piece features cable chain and a single wrapped cowrie shell.
16-20” chain length
The Cowrie is a simple necklace made with the Cowrie shell.
Cowrie: The currency shell
Cowrie shells served as a universal currency woven into the cultural fabric of ancient African societies, prized for being durable and lightweight long before the world adopted paper or coin currency.
Beyond currency, they carry deep symbolic meaning tied to fertility, prosperity, protection, and the power of the sea.
Made from 14K gold-filled materials, the piece features cable chain and a single wrapped cowrie shell.
16-20” chain length