Cape Verde | Cowrie Shell Earrings

Gorgeous cowrie drop style earrings; accents feature gold-plated cowrie shell and African trade beads

Materials and Sizing: 

• African trade bead
  
• 14kt Gold-plated cowrie shell
  
• Gold-plated beads
  
• Onyx
  
• Length ~ 4 in; 10 cm
  

*The cowrie shell has many uses and meanings. Historically and globally, it has shown up as a form of money, adornment and religious ceremony accessory. According to spritiual legend, if you are attracted to cowrie shells you could be family to an Ocean Spirit of wealth and earth.