This bright hue cowrie single earring in highlighter pink will be your new favorite piece of jewelry. Buy now: Aurelie Bidermann, shell earring, $115, farfetch.com.

Covered in cowrie shells (one of which is gold-plated), this piece, as with all of the brand’s jewelry, is made entirely by hand.

I once dated a guy who wore a shell bracelet he’d picked up on his gap year (obviously) while backpacking around Bali. Its pretentiousness annoyed me almost as much as his ability to solely talk ...

Shell jewelry, which gained popularity in the '90s, is back and better than ever. See how it's styled on the runways and on celebrities, then shop the look.

Despite its diminutive size, this cowrie shell pendant packs a glittery punch covered in pavé diamonds. It’s the perfect addition to your summer pendant collection.

Cowrie shells, for instance, were used as currency in West Africa as early as the 14th century, and later, they were used for trading among African, Asian and European nations.

We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. If 2024 was the summer that shell jewelry started to make its comeback, then 2025 is the year that it is reinvented entirely.

Yes, puka shells are back.Whether you’re packing for a summer getaway or just heading to the closest pool or beach, upgrading your summer jewelry is the perfect opportunity to have fun and ...

Cowrie Shells In America 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 ...