The cowrie shell also has deep ties to womanhood. According to The Met, the shell’s “resemblance to the female vulva and alternatively to a squinting eye is thought to underlie a magical association ...
Need some tortoise shell mani inspiration? Look no further. Ahead, we've rounded up six of our favorite takes on the classic ...
From rings made from acid-treated concrete to hidden scents cradled in jewel lockets, these pieces blend the opulent and the whimsical.