Shiva Shell Bangles

Shiva shells, with one-of-a-kind patterns, ensure that no two bangles are alike. This rare shell sits on a lightweight bangle for a beach chic look. Material: Shiva (operculum) shell, sterling silver-plated brass wire Shiva shells are the natural operculum (or “trapdoor”) of certain sea snails, forming in layers as the snail matures—much like tree rings. Each new layer overlaps the previous one, creating visible growth lines that may look like cracks but simply mark where one growth phase ended and the next began. Found on beaches throughout the Pacific, these shells are collected without harming any live snails.