Add a trendy marine touch to your creations with this gold-plated 304L stainless steel cowrie shell charm.
This 17x8 mm gold-plated 304L stainless steel cauri shell charm features the emblematic silhouette of the cauri shell in an elegant, long-lasting version. Its shiny finish highlights the natural relief of the shell, while offering a modern, refined look. Timeless and ever-popular in jewelry, the cauri motif instantly evokes the marine world, summer and seaside-inspired bohemian jewelry. Its well-balanced format means it can be used on its own or integrated into more elaborate compositions.
Did you know? The cauri shell is also known as "porcelain money", as it has long been used as a medium of exchange in Africa and Asia. In some countries, it was used for religious ceremonies and as a good-luck charm.
What to do with this cauri shell charm?
Perfect for making anklets, summer necklaces, multi-strand bracelets or creole earrings, this charm pairs ideally with colorful cords, heishi beads, natural stones or other marine charms. Use it as a central pendant on a minimalist necklace, as an accumulation on a vacation bracelet or as a tassel on a pair of creoles to compose fresh, luminous, seaside-style jewelry. Its stainless steel also provides excellent durability, ideal for jewelry worn every day.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced jewelry designer, we've got plenty of tutorials and technical sheets to guide you through your DIY projects. You'll find association ideas, assembly advice and practical tips for easily integrating this shell charm into harmonious, contemporary creations.
This product is PVD plated.
This product is manufactured by a BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) audited company.
This is an initiative led by companies committed to improving working conditions in their international supply chains.
Features:
Height: 17 mm
Width: 8 mm
Thickness: 2.9 mm
Internal diameter of closed ring: 1.1 mm
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