This necklace is a piece of jewelry made from small, hard, polished shells called cowries. Cowries are molluscs that live in tropical and subtropical seas. This cowrie necklace is made up of small beads that are attached to a thread and can be worn alone or combined with other jewelry. Cowries are considered to be a form of traditional jewelry and are often associated with spiritual or cultural meanings. Cowrie necklaces are also considered elegant and can be worn for a casual or formal look.