Cowrie Earrings: Sterling Silver cheers Care Instructions: Hand wash with

Care Instructions: Hand wash with soap and warm water

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Cowrie Earrings: Sterling Silver cheers Care Instructions: Hand wash withCowrie Shells circulated as a medium of exchange in Asia, Africa, Oceania and North America as early as the 14th century. The cowrie shell, in particular, was the form of currency in West Africa during the transatlantic slave trade. The shells are known to bring good luck and to protect the spirit of the wearer, and many tribes use them in spiritual ceremonies. They also are a sign of femininity and fertility, with women often wearing them not only to