This beautiful cowrie shell earing from the Solomon Islands Is locally hand made. The Cowrie shell comes from the popular family of marine gastropods. The stunning black and white colour patterns are enhanced through the glossy polish on the shell earrings. Pacific Islanders have used this method of creating jewellery for   thousands of years.  Unique cowrie shells are found within the South Pacific consisting of highly prized specimens, with a worth of over a thousand dollars for unique species. This shell earring is made from one of the 200 species and is a very special part of any collection. We offer a range of Cowrie shell earrings and jewelleries.  These cowrie shell earrings is purchased from local producers and resold internationally on the internet. Support the local Solomon Island craft community by purchasing these beautiful handmade shell earrings from Vave.