Wood Bead, Tiger Cowrie and Mother of Pearl Shell Necklace (Hippy/Boho) with silver coloured metal clasp

It's a beautiful sunny day. You have your boho hippy vibe on. You need a necklace that will hit the spot, and set your style off to a T! But where do you find such a piece? A statement necklace that ticks all the boxes. Bold yet not *too* bold. Comfortable to wear. Light as a feather... Oh the list of needs is a long one, indeed...

Well, look no further. Here is the perfect layered necklace for you!

Made up of 4 strands of small wooden beads and fastened with a silver colour metal clasp, adorned with a pendant of mother-of-pearl and tiger cowrie shell. Each piece is unique and will vary in shape and size ever so slightly. Check out the photographs and pick the one you love the most.

(Please note, size, shape and weight may vary slightly).



Mother-of-pearl is a glowing, pearlescent material that’s used to make jewellery and ornaments. Mother-of-pearl comes from the inside of oyster and abalone shells.

Cypraea tigris, is more commonly known as the tiger cowrie and is worn to bring good luck and to protect the spirit of the wearer.



Mother Of Pearl, or Nacre, is a smooth shining iridescent substance forming the inner layer of the shell of some molluscs, especially oysters and abalones.

Mother of Pearl is a 1st Anniversary gemstone.
Planet: Moon, Neptune
Typical colours: Cream, beige, white, black

Healing with Mother Of Pearl (Please seek medical assistance if you have a medical issue - the advice below does not replace professional advice, and is based on the beliefs of various crystal healing practitioners.)

* Protection
* Calming

A protection stone, Mother of Pearl brings the gentle healing power of the sea. It is a stress relieving stone; relaxing, soothing and calming to the emotions. Mother of Pearl stimulates our intuition, imagination, sensitivity and adaptability. It helps our emotions become more harmonious and balanced. Calming and soothing to temper or feelings of fear. It enables you to more easily express feelings of love. Mother of Pearl helps with clarity in decision making and is helpful for endurance, organisation and for home life.



Cowrie Shells - 7 uses and meanings

1. Oceanic wealth & power
If you are drawn to a cowrie shell, it is said that you carry the strength of the ocean within you. This stems from the ancient legend of Yemaya (the Ocean Goddess). Affectionately known as the ‘Mommy of Water’, Yemaya is seen as a powerful Goddess that can connect to and influence all humans on earth, as well as other deities. When people pleased her, she made the ocean wash out cowrie shells onto the beach. These shells were greatly sought after because they were seen as a token of recognition by the Goddess. Yemaya’s praise was so highly valued that cowrie shells began to be traded like money across the Continent.

2. Femininity & fertility
Cowrie shells are revered by numerous African tribes as a powerful symbol of fertility. The split in the shell is said to represent a woman’s vulva and was often referred to as the ‘Giver or Elixir of life’. When worn around the hips, cowrie shells are said to aid fertility.

3. Protection
People adorned with sacred cowrie shells are said to be blessed and protected by the Ocean Goddess Yemaya. Warriors were known to glue cowrie shells onto their uniforms to protect them in battle. They were also commonly added to baskets and other household items to secure a successful harvest and abundance within the home. Because of their widespread use as protective charms, historians suspect that cowrie shells were smuggled into America to resist the slave trade.

4. Abundance & good fortune
As a gift from the Goddess, cowrie shells have long been a symbol of prosperity, material wealth, and good fortune. In African and American cultures, people with more cowrie shells were considered to be of a higher social status and were treated with honor. If someone gifts you a cowrie shell, they are offering you prosperity and providing you with an opportunity to improve yourself.

5. Magical Power & good luck
Cowrie shells symbolize the power of destiny throughout Africa and America. They are said to be able to transfer magical power and good luck to whoever they are aimed at.

6. Love
In Ancient Rome, cowrie shells were seen as symbols of Venus, the Goddess of Love. So, they were frequently gifted to brides on their wedding day to promote fertility and a happy marriage. Even today, some African women still wear cowrie necklaces with the slit facing outwards, to signify their readiness for a relationship. When working with love spells, press a cowrie shell into your candle with the slit pointing outwards to increase the spell’s power.

7. Creation & manifestation
Cowrie shells are believed to be a direct form of communication between us and the Ocean Goddess Yemaya. This makes them fantastic aids for spell work and intention setting, especially when it comes to creative projects or new ventures. Later in this article, we will look at a simple manifestation ritual using cowrie shells.

Thank you to www.outofstress.com for their fabulous piece on Cowrie shells!