Donald Trump’s inauguration was a spectacle that went beyond politics. People across the world scrolled through their feeds to see how Washington’s most elite turned up — and by that, we mean what ...

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 ...

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 ...

Wearing a striking layered cowrie shell necklace and matching earrings, Justice Jackson’s look was a blend of elegance and cultural significance, resonating deeply within the African American ...

Jackson was adorned in a beautiful cowrie shell necklace and matching earrings. Although the shells typically symbolize currency and wealth in many cultures, Jackson’s choice to wear the ...

Politicians are known for making statements without ever uttering a word. Those attending President Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday were no exception. So it begs the question: Why did ...

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.

On Monday, Jan. 20, Justice Brown, appointed to the Supreme Court in 2022 by President Joe Biden, wore a large cowrie shell necklace over her robes at the Capitol Rotunda. Many online flagged the ...

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 Supreme Court justice wore a collar made from cowrie shells, which could have several ... Is it really doing anything to wear a necklace or a t-shirt highlighting your position?