Today, cowrie shells are used to embellish braids, locs, and other natural hairstyles as a nod to our African roots. The shells can also be seen in some fine jewelry brands and most recently in ...

Poised, powerful, and intentional, Justice Jackson sent a message with her main accessory of choice: a bold, layered cowrie shell necklace paired with matching earrings. Against her black ...

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, debuted in ...

India's historical currency pieces, ranging from cowrie shells to coins like the ... Every coin, may it be of copper, silver, or from conch shells, explains the economics of the people and society ...

“Even without understanding the specific cultural significance of cowrie shells, the visual impact of this piece is undeniable,” fashion and costume historian Shelby Ivey Christie told HuffPost. “The ...

A conch shell, measuring seven centimetres, has been unearthed at Marungur near Panruti in Cuddalore district where the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology has been conducting excavations.

Comprised of cowrie shells, the collar was elegant and a unique take on garbs worn during monumental, history-defining moments. US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, US Supreme Court ...

“My true passion is the beach and shells.” Standing at a high-top inside San Diego State University’s Shake Smart, a day before her first-ever launch event, Feinstein glows with the excitement of a ...

She finally spoke out about the shocking restrictions she’s faced after being placed under guardianship in 2022, including troubling details about her finances, health, and family. Fashion week ...