Eye Candy Sept 14, 2012

Hi All!


Today's eye candy is all handmade cowrie shell jewelry. This is just for my blog followers. If you want to add any of the pieces to your collection purchase it at paypal use the email info@wirequeen.com, Include the name of the piece(s) and your size. Shipping is FREE (Use code FREESHIP). This offer is only good if you purchase from this blog and is good thru Sunday September 16 at midnight est.

Cowrie shell in antiqued copper $45.00 All sizes

$5

Cowrie shell ear spears in copper wire $25.00

Cowrie shell brace in copper $45.00

Cowrie shell ear spears in SS 18 square wire $45.00

Cowrie shell in copper coils $25.00

Cowrie shell earrings in sterling silver $75.00

Cowrie shell in 18gage SS $75.00 Sizes 6-8 (if you need a larger size email me for price)

If you have questions email me at info@wirequeen.com Enjoy.

Michelle

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Playing With Copper: Cowrie Shell Ear Spears

I love all things Cowrie Shell. One writer/researcher has stated,"Though out history the cowrie shell has been viewed as the "Divine Vulva" the ultimate symbol of womanhood. I guess that;s why in western African you had to provide so many cowries shells as a bride price. The cowrie was also used as the first money in this same area. Here in Scottsdale Arizona, I was surprised to see it used as embroidery on an ancient native American robe. I asked the lady wearing it how they came to have it. she smiled and stated, We traded with them for the shells."


I did the cowrie shells as my version of ear spears. I also do them in sterling silver. The copper is a round 18gage wire. Most ear wires are 24-28 gage. So if you want a pair and have tiny holes I can make them in a thinner wire.

As always you can click on the title to purchase.

Have a great day.

Want A Laugh?

Google is bringing up my ear spears with the search for Britney Spears ear piercings. My ear spears go viral I'll have to raise my prices. You'd better buy them before they go viral. LOL

Have a great day. Click on the title to purchase.

New Earrings for My Cowrie (Cowry) Shell Line

I am adding new designs to my Cowrie (Cowry) Shell Line. These are ear spears in 18gage 92.5 sterling silver wire. The 18 gage square is a thick sturdy wire much thicker than normal earwires. If you have really tiny holes then these won't work for you. The earrings themselves are very lightweight.

I kept the first pair I made and have worn them for a month including showering and washing my hair. My version of quality control. When you purchase my "pretties" I want to make sure they stand the test of time. I do not make throw away jewelry. You can click on the title to purchase a pair.

I will also be adding cowrie shell jewelry for the hair.