large cowrie shell cuff in mixed metals

DETAILS

A large locally found cowrie shell from the beaches of Puerto Rico set in a silver bezel with a beaded 14k gold filled border on a slightly adjustable sterling silver cuff.

SIZE

The cowrie shell + setting measure 1.25" x 7/8".

The cuff fits a medium.

SHIPS IN

3-5 days

Handmade with love in Rincón, Puerto Rico.

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WHY ARE SHELLS SO AMAZING?

• Shell jewelry has a very ancient past, dating back over 100,000 years.

• They are viewed as symbols of womanhood, fertility, birth and wealth. 

• Shells are associated with the element of water & the moon which drives the tides. Wear them to connect to your intuition & creativity. 

• Many cultures used shells as a form of currency. Cowrie shells were used in New Zealand, Africa and North America, and Native Americans used wampum as money. 

• Protection is a shell's primary purpose in nature, as it is made to keep small, defenseless sea creatures safe from harm. Because of this, shells have strong protective energies. 

• They're beautiful!