Totorere Shell Link earrings

Sterling silver ” Totorere Shell Link” earrings , a popular  design that has stood the test of time – Ive been doing these for over 25yrs!

Moulded  off of actual shell found on Mount Maunganui beach, then stylised.
Shell 2.5cm length . Overall length 4cm approx

Hand finished . Regular length hooks

Great every day earrings that go with every outfit! Lovely fluid form. Lightweight easy to wear.

• Māori Name: Totorere.
• Symbolism: Represents strength, resilience, and enduring beauty, as the shell withstands the ocean’s force.
• Name: Totorere (Māori) or Large Ostrich Foot (English).
• Scientific Name: Struthiolaria papulosa.
• Appearance: A spindle-shaped shell with a spiral of sharp knobs and brown streaks.
• Eroded Form: The heavy lip breaks off and washes ashore as smooth, ring-like shapes, often called “totorere rings” or “ostrich foot rings”.

CODE ERss399

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