Cowrie Shell 18K Gold-Plated Necklace

Artisan and educator Sewit Sium has been crafting historically referenced jewelry for over a decade. She is driven by the idea that adornment is not solely a marker of trend or wealth, but also a valuable educational tool, reflective of history, culture, tradition, and indigenous technologies.

Handmade from 18k gold-plated brass, this necklace is strung with a cowrie shell pendant — once believe to be a powerful fertility amulet throughout the Ancient African world. Wear yours layered with other chains and pendants.