Diamond Vintage Shell Gold Necklace

Vintage Carved Shell from New Guinea a Diamond Openable Link, on a 14k Gold Shell

Length: 24 "

Shell Diameter: 34 mm

Please remove your jewelry when bathing, swimming, perspiring

These are wonderful Conus Shells from the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. They are worn to display ones wealth, rank and power and were considered prized possessions. Shell money is a medium of exchange similar to money that was once commonly used in many parts of the world.