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Queen Conch Shell AAA Grade Polished 20mm Natural Pink Carved Double Sided Rose Bead

Weight:
5.00 Grams
  • Queen Conch Shell AAA Grade Polished 20mm Natural Pink Carved Double Sided Rose Bead
  • Queen Conch Shell AAA Grade Polished 20mm Natural Pink Carved Double Sided Rose Bead
$4.95

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 gemstones are natural materials, appearances may vary from bead to bead.
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Additional Information

Color:
Pink
Dimensions:
20mm
Sold:
Individually
Hole Size:
1.2mm
Shape:
Plants
Material:
Queen Conch
Finish:
Polished
Range:
20-29.9mm
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