Seated among a sea of white conservatives and billionaires, Jackson’s ceremonial black robes were complemented by a striking cowrie shell collar—a deliberate and powerful choice. This was not ...

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 ...

With the advent of agriculture came the use of grain and other vegetable or plant products as a standard form of barter in many cultures. 1,200 BC: Cowrie Shells The first use of cowries ...

After Jackson's cowrie shells got called out repeatedly online, some people wanted to know what they meant. Here's what we ...

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 ...

Not all one and the same, there are options that feature chunky pearls or smooth cowrie shells as well as the puka shells of yore. Shop those and more ahead.

Have you ever wondered about the true nature of cowrie shells? Where do they come from? Are they simply shells, or is there more to their story? Also, what cultural and historical value do cowries ...

Novi Brown in a stunning black, asymmetrical bustier gown. For those who are not familiar with Cowrie shells, celebrity wardrobe stylist, Pilar Scratch, tells ESSENCE exclusively that the shells ...

There's lots of cowrie shells, which are often the kind of standard shell you might think of if you think about kind of tropical shells. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: That is Frances McIntosh ...