Seated among a sea of white conservatives and billionaires, Jackson’s ceremonial black robes were complemented by a striking cowrie shell collar—a deliberate and powerful choice. This was not ...

Poised, powerful, and intentional, Justice Jackson sent a message with her main accessory of choice: a bold, layered cowrie shell necklace paired with matching earrings. Against her black ...

Comprised of cowrie shells, the collar was elegant and a unique take on garbs worn during monumental, history-defining moments. US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, US Supreme Court ...

1,200 BC: Cowrie Shells The first use of cowries, the shell of a mollusc that was widely available in the shallow waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, was in China. Historically, many ...

Jackson was adorned in a beautiful cowrie shell necklace and matching earrings. Although the shells typically symbolize currency and wealth in many cultures, Jackson’s choice to wear the ...

However, one look that drew acknowledgment for its dramatic visual significance is the cowrie shell collar Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore around her neck. “Even without ...

Wearing a striking layered cowrie shell necklace and matching earrings, Justice Jackson’s look was a blend of elegance and cultural significance, resonating deeply within the African American ...