Cowrie Earrings: Gold calendar Flat faceted green onyx

Flat faceted green onyx

the Bedford's unique three-way design shows off the sculptural quality of felt as well as merino wool felt's natural durability

A wreath of lilies stands sentinel over an open grave

Anthony Elms

still figuring it out

Cowrie Earrings: Gold calendar Flat faceted green onyxCowrie 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