Cowrie Shell Earrings with Vintage Red Coral and Pearls , Vagina Design earrings , Feminist jewelry , Gift for her .

Cowrie shells are one of the earliest yonic symbols. They represent rebirth and the female "gate of life," and are used throughout the Middle East, Egypt, Africa, the South Pacific, and the Mediterranean as a charm for healing, fertility, magical power, or good luck. Romans call the cowrie the matriculus, meaning little matrix or little womb. Among the Greeks, the word kteis meant vulva or a cowrie shell. Gypsy women value cowrie amulets, worn as a focus of their feminine powers. Here we've sterling-wired them with tiny sterling beads; highly lustrous off-round cultured pearls of about 6mm; and rare mid-century Mediterranean branch coral, no longer to be found in this quality, if at all. Coral is about 11mm (.43") long by 2.5mm thick; cowries are about 21mm (.83") by 15mm (.6"); and total length of earrings from top of sterling lever-back ear wires is close to 2" (51mm). You will receive the pair shown in photos. Hallmarks: 925 Please enlarge photos to see all of the details. Buy with confidence with our 100% satisfaction guarantee . If for any reason you are not happy with the item , feel free to return it for a full refund.(excluding shipping) Additional photos upon request, questions cheerfully answered! Thanks for checking out our shop!