Seated among a sea of white conservatives ... striking cowrie shell collar—a deliberate and powerful choice. This was not merely a fashion statement. The cowrie shells have been long revered ...

cockles and cowrie. The trend was first spotted on the Prada autumn winter 2017, where Ms. Prada layered strings of whelk and tulip shell necklaces over beaded twin-sets and high-necked evening ...

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 ...

And it alludes to the long-established value of cowrie shells in tandem with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s unique position of power.