Since deciding to go shave off her hair in May, Lupita Nyong'o has been keeping things interesting on top of her head, debuting multiple full-crown henna looks and some excellent hats. Listen: It's ...

As she walked the red carpet in an evening gown adorned with cowrie shells, Sistas star Novi Brown gave off regal vibes that deserved a standing ovation. We were totally inspired by the way she ...

Dead or alive, the chestnut cowry, a snail with a brilliant shell, strongly draws the human eye with its beauty. The polished shine of the cowry shell varies in tone from white below to deep chestnut ...

All these snakehead cowries were found dead. Sand grains wedged in the opening are a sure sign that neither the cowry nor a hermit crab lives inside. Select an option below to continue reading this ...

Just in time for summer, an old trend from the early 2000s is making a big comeback this season. Jewelry designers all over the world are channeling the natural beauty of the oceans for their summer ...

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson attends Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday wearing a cowrie shell collar. CHIP SOMODEVILLA via Getty Images Donald Trump’s inauguration was a ...

Shells are everywhere, from headwear to anklets, these beach treasures will bring a hint of nature to your look. The cowry shell is a must-have item in your collection of accessories. Cowry shells are ...

Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology, Vol. 23, No. 1 (2001), pp. 27-38 (12 pages) Ornamental employment of Chestnut Cowry (Cypraea spadicea) shell artifacts in southern California ...