Bracelet with Kauri shells on a gray string
€19,00
Bracelets with Kauri shells are a unique, original and noble decoration of summer stylizations.
The shells are of natural origin. They are made up of Porcelain sea snails that inhabit all the warm seas of the world. They are especially common in areas of coral reefs, where they hunt small animals hidden among the corals.
In Greece, these shells were dedicated to the goddess of love Aphrodite. Due to the similarity of the underside of the shell to the female genitalia, they were used as amulets to combat infertility and facilitate the maintenance of pregnancy. In Italy, women still wear jewelry made of small shells. They are to guard against evil charms and ensure prosperity. In addition, the collection of Caligula shells is an interesting mention in the history of the Romans. During the invasion of Britain, he ordered his troops to collect the shells he had brought and presented as part of the war trophies. Similar talismans were found in ancient Egypt. Porcelain has also been found in women’s graves all over Europe and even in other parts of the world. A special orange variety of porcelain was extremely important in the islands of Fiji and Solomon. There the chiefs wore a shell around their necks as a sign of their authority. It was treated as the equivalent of a crown. In China, in the 16th century BC, and in parts of Africa from the 11th century AD seashells were used as a means of payment. In the 17th century, the English and Dutch used to buy slave shells. Shells can also be found in Polish culture. Traditional highlander hats were decorated with Kauri shells.
The bracelet with Kauri shells is made of beige-gray, natural shells and faceted (polished) silver hematites, mounted on a gray string. The bracelet is adjustable, the string is very durable.
The bracelet has a DLK pendant made of silver (925).
Shell size: 19 x 12 mm.
Material: String
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