Cowrie shell pendant handcrafted in fine and sterling silver, any size and customer selected cuff end pieces

Cowrie shell pendant handmade, bezel set in fine silver, all other components are sterling silver. Shipping in the US is free, with tracking. Included is a gift bag, gift boxes, polish cloth, information on caring for the pieces and information on the cowrie shells. Included is a 16 inch 2.4mm sterling silver cable chain.
Other lengths are available for a nominal charge and selected at checkout.

The meaning and history of the cowrie shell
According to the African legends, the cowrie shells are representing the goddess protection which is highly powerful and is connected with the strength and power of the Ocean. … Due to this, the cowrie shells have also been recognized as prosperity. Even more, these shells also symbolize the power of density.

Its influence also spread to China. There it was a form of currency so much that the Chinese used its shape to form their pictograph for money. Wherever the cowrie shells are found, they almost always symbolize wealth and fertility.

Spiritual meaning. In African legend, a love of cowrie shells shows that you could be family to an ocean spirit of wealth and earth. It also represents the Goddess of protection in the ocean. In Africa, and in the Americas, the cowrie symbolized destiny and prosperity. Also thought of as the mouth of Orisha. Believed to have taught stories of humility and respect.

For many people today, cowrie shells make fascinating jewelry and decorations. Whether in jewelry or in crafts, cowrie shells add the exotic feel of Africa.