Dead or alive, the chestnut cowry, a snail with a brilliant shell, strongly draws the human eye with its beauty. The polished shine of the cowry shell varies in tone from white below to deep chestnut ...

Since deciding to go shave off her hair in May, Lupita Nyong'o has been keeping things interesting on top of her head, debuting multiple full-crown henna looks and some excellent hats. Listen: It's ...

While snorkeling off a windward beach, I found a marine animal on the ocean floor in about 10 feet of water. The creature lay buried in the sand, belly up, with just its teeth showing. I could barely ...

Just in time for summer, an old trend from the early 2000s is making a big comeback this season. Jewelry designers all over the world are channeling the natural beauty of the oceans for their summer ...

All these snakehead cowries were found dead. Sand grains wedged in the opening are a sure sign that neither the cowry nor a hermit crab lives inside. Select an option below to continue reading this ...

Shells are everywhere, from headwear to anklets, these beach treasures will bring a hint of nature to your look. The cowry shell is a must-have item in your collection of accessories. Cowry shells are ...

Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology, Vol. 23, No. 1 (2001), pp. 27-38 (12 pages) Ornamental employment of Chestnut Cowry (Cypraea spadicea) shell artifacts in southern California ...

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson attends Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday wearing a cowrie shell collar. CHIP SOMODEVILLA via Getty Images Donald Trump’s inauguration was a ...

Selecting the right cowrie shells is essential for your mosaic frame. Look for shells that are intact, with no cracks or ...