Besides gold, buying cowrie shells, earthen pots, and silver is considered auspicious on Akshaya Tritiya. Cowrie shells are believed to be favored by Goddess Lakshmi, and donating an earthen pot ...

You might be surprised what’s suddenly in again. Shell necklaces Gold‑plated shell necklaces are having a major glow-up for Summer 2025: think polished cowrie and spiral pendants, chic, sculptural, ...

The natural shapes and colors come with a twist these days— perfect for fresh, warm weather friendly adornment.

Cowrie shells were also an important source of wealth from as early as the 14th century. They’re believed to be the original Pan-African currency originating in West Africa, but being used in ...

The cowrie shell has also found its way into fine jewelry by Black American designers. Fine jewelry designer Catherine Sarr’s Almasika, a luxury line of 18-karat gold and diamonds, ...

Further, cowrie shells have been used by Black women to make bold fashion choices many times. While slaying BET’s 2022 Awards, Sistas star Novi Brown wore a dress covered in the shells.

One species of cowrie shell is known as the money shell because it was used so widely for this purpose. Shells circulated as a medium of exchange in Asia, Africa, Oceania, and North America. Credit ...

The Cowrie shell, part of the Cypraeidae family, is found in Western Australia and is known for its glossy exterior and spotted pattern. This particular shell is extremely rare, with only a ...

The history of the cowrie shell dates back centuries. According to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the earliest record of cowrie shells were found in 14th century Africa.