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Conch Shell 14x11mm Brass Inlaid Bicone Bead - Sold Individually

Weight:
1.40 Grams
  • Conch Shell 14x11mm Brass Inlaid Bicone Bead - Sold Individually
  • Conch Shell 14x11mm Brass Inlaid Bicone Bead - Sold Individually
$1,009.30

Description

  • Sold Individually
  • What is it: Queen Conch or Strombus gigas describes both the large, mollusk and its shell. Queen conch meat is consumed throughout the Caribbean and is considered a delicacy. A queen conch can reach up to 12 inches in length and can live for up to 40 years. Its shell grows as the mollusk grows, forming into a spiral shape with a pinky-orange, shiny interior.
  • History: The Aztec began many ceremony by blowing a trumpet, this trumpet was just a queen conch shell, with its chambers inside the shell creating noise. The conch has become a symbol of the relaxing life in the Florida Keys, where natives proudly refer to themselves as "conchs."
  • Metaphysical Properties: Queen Conch shell is believed to purify one's energy. It has been used as an amulet to hope for long life by vitalizing and purifying ones energy.
  • Because shells are natural materials, appearances may vary from bead to bead.
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Additional Information

Dimensions:
14x11mm
Finish:
Polished
Shape:
Assorted
Sold:
Individually
Hole Size:
1.5mm
Material:
Brass
Material:
Shell
Range:
12-15.9mm
Range:
10-11.9mm
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