Way back when, the puka shell was made into countless hipster (for then) necklaces. Here, cowrie shell necklaces have been dipped in gold by the brand Tohum and the larger size has extra impact.

Net-A-Porter explains, “Verda Alaton created Tohum out of her love of nature – the latest collection takes inspiration from the beautiful treasures that come from the sea. This necklace is strung with glossy gold-plated cowrie shell charms. The sliding cord allows you to easily adjust the length, so you can wear it as a choker or layer up with other bohemian pieces.”

This sells for USD$420.