The historical beauty of sea shell jewelry is more than just jewelry. It is an ancient story that goes back hundreds of thousands of years. A time when human exploration was a way of life and hunting was the key to survival. As people begin to look for food from the oceans they came across the fascinating shapes and textures of the sea creatures. So ultimately the discovery of water food, also brought about the adornment of sea shells for jewelry
Some of the oldest forms of jewelry are said to be made from sea shells. Shell jewelry is made up of diverse fresh/salt water mollusks and land snails found along the shores of around the world. Not all shell jewelry is made of pure shells; some are made from sea snails, such as the mother of pearls or nacre. They were commonly worn as necklaces and used for decorating living spaces for coastal tribes. In addition to being sacred tools for shaman and mystic people of the old world. Today you can find many seashore shops selling inexpensive designs for tourist and collectors. I enjoy incorporating natural earth elements to create ancestral designs and indulging in organic textiles. So next time you visit the beach, pick up a few shells and create your very own old world masterpieces.
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