Regal and bold, this Hanging Shell Choker and Earring Set makes a dramatic addition to any ensemble The cowrie shell is an important symbol that is steeped in a rich, ancient tradition in Africa It symbolizes both spiritual connection to the ocean and goddess and material, earthly wealth The necklace is a choker-style necklace made of black beads There are rows of polished white cowrie shells hanging from it in a breast-plate design Comes with matching dangly earrings of cowrie shells and black beads The necklace is 7.5” in length and will adjust up to 24” Earrings are 3” in length Made in the Phillipines J-S716