coffee bean trivia shell ring in gold

DETAILS Coffee bean trivia shells are a cousin of the cowrie but not as common to find. They come in shades of white & sandy pink to light brown. Their distinctive surface makes them super special & unique. I find the shells on the beach, sand them down & make them into rings. Due to the shells natural origin, it will vary slightly from the one pictured. Your shell will be horizontally set in a 14k gold filled bezel with sterling silver behind the shell. The ring band is 14k gold filled. SIZE The shells are dainty! About 1/2" wide x 1/4" tall. Select your ring size. SHIPS IN Please allow 3-4 weeks production time before shipping. Handmade with love in Puerto Rico. ✺ WHY ARE SHELLS SO AMAZING? • Shell jewelry has a very ancient past, dating back over 100,000 years. • They are viewed as symbols of womanhood, fertility, birth and wealth. • Shells are associated with the element of water & the moon which drives the tides. Wear them to connect to your intuition & creativity. • Many cultures used shells as a form of currency. Cowrie shells were used in New Zealand, Africa and North America, and Native Americans used wampum as money. • Protection is a shell's primary purpose in nature, as it is made to keep small, defenseless sea creatures safe from harm. Because of this, shells have strong protective energies. • They're beautiful!