One mannequin wears a stunning, contemporary piece fashioned primarily from cowrie shells. Another models ... Visitors view jewelry at “Africa Fashion,” an exhibition at the Field Museum.

Paris Fashion Week FW25 ended Tuesday March 11, bringing to a close a month-long display, not just of next season’s hottest runway fashions, but also the best of the best of current street style.

You've likely seen the viral shell necklace that every cool girl has been rocking as a statement accessory with her outfits.

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 ...

A rare Tasmanian shell necklace that was donated to a Scottish university in the 19th century is returning to its homeland, 30 years after the first request for its repatriation. The 148cm-long ...

A rare Tasmanian shell necklace that was donated to a Scottish university in the 19th century is returning to its homeland, 30 years after the first request for its repatriation. The 148cm-long ...