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 ...

While Justice Jackson has yet to explain the exact meaning of her Inauguration collar, the cowrie shell’s multiple ... to the metallic necklace that telegraphed her dissent.

But one timeless accessory truly stands out: the choker. Can you identify the royal by their iconic necklace? This sparkling guessing game is your chance to test your knowledge. Each clue ...

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Melania accessorized her gown with a choker necklace Melania donated the couture piece to the National Museum of American History's First Ladies Collection exhibition 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, debuted 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, debuted in 2014 ...