Nobody saw this surprise jewellery trend coming… I once dated a guy who wore a shell bracelet he’d picked ... cockles and cowrie. The trend was first spotted on the Prada autumn winter 2017 ...

The natural shapes and colors come with a twist these days— perfect for fresh, warm weather friendly adornment.

Further, cowrie shells have been used by Black women to make bold fashion choices many times. While slaying BET’s 2022 Awards, Sistas star Novi Brown wore a dress covered in the shells.

While Justice Jackson’s cowrie shell collar is not credited to any particular brand, their influence on Monday isn’t understated. As early as the 14th century cowrie shells were used on Africa ...

Cowrie shells have had multiple uses throughout history and African diasporic culture. In West Africa, cowrie shells were used in religious rituals where the white shell is associated with purity ...

While Justice Jackson has yet to explain the exact meaning of her Inauguration collar, the cowrie shell’s multiple meanings point to a sartorial expression of her dissent.