If you are looking for a unique piece of jewellery then look no further than an African Shell Necklace. As all shells are unique .this, type of jewellery enables you to have a one-off piece that will complement your outfit as a signature piece.
The most common type of shell used in Africa is the cowrie shell. These are white or ivory egg-shaped shells that have a high gloss and come together to join across the length of the shell. Not only are cowrie shells beautiful, but they are also good luck, as they present Goddess protection from the ocean, enabling you to tap into the power and strength of the waves.
Having decided on your cowrie shell necklace the next thing to decide upon is the style of necklace you are looking for. There is a huge range of designs, from a single pendant to collared necklaces.
A single pendant consists of one cowrie shell that either can be plain or surrounded by a banded. To complete the naturalness of cowries, rather than gold or silver chains, a leather cord is typically used.
Another popular type of shell jewellery is the choker necklace. This can have various designs and styles, with the most basic consisting of a single line of cowrie which fixes at the back with either a lather or other natural material string. A similar style can be achieved with the cowrie shells being designed in a pattern rather than a single line.
A more complex type of choker necklace is one in which there is a pattern of descending shells leading down the main line of shells. These are usually laced together with coloured thread or leather.
There are two main ways of using the shells in necklaces – either as the key feature or as a design feature for another necklace. If you want to have cowrie shells are the highlight of the shell necklace, there are not usually other beads or ornaments to supplement the necklace and in general, darker threads or leather is used so that there is a contrast between the white shell and the darker background.
On the other hand, if the shells are part of a larger design, then a limitless range of colours and materials can be used, with the shells being used separately or in clusters as a design feature.
Overall, using natural materials offers an unusual and unique type of jewellery — so increase your luck and get your African Shell necklace today — tomorrow you will be the envy of all your friends.
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