Cowrie Spiral Brass Ring

A single cowrie shell set in brass, balanced above a coiled spiral that wraps the finger. The shell keeps its natural pearl finish against warm brass. Small in scale, heavy in meaning.

Material: Solid brass with a natural cowrie shell

Size: Shell measures approximately 0.75 inches tall. Spiral measures approximately 0.75 inches across. Open band, adjustable to most finger sizes

Origin and Craft: Handmade by artisans in Ghana, where brasswork has been shaped by hand and passed through families for generations. The wire is coiled by hand into the spiral and the shell is set individually into its brass frame. Cowrie shells once moved across the continent as currency and as a sign of prosperity, and they still carry that weight in the work of the artisans who set them.

Care: Polish the brass gently with a soft dry cloth and wipe the shell with a dry cloth only. Remove before swimming, bathing, or applying lotions, and store in a dry place away from moisture.

Disclaimer: Because every piece is shaped by hand from natural materials, slight variations in shell size, marking, and brass tone are expected. No two are identical, and that is the mark of authentic handwork.