Tropical Art and Jewelry

Star Shell Cowrie Necklaces

Hand Crafted in Costa Rican: Meybol Anchia

Are you interested in Artisan Cowrie Shell Jewelry? Meybol from Costa Rica makes high quality cowrie shell necklaces. This line features cowrie shells tied into a five star shape. The quality does not stop there. The strands are not just strings of beads as you will find in most bead and shell jewelry stores, instead each bead is attached in an array of knots expertly tied to form decorative patterns. Please take a look at all the offerings in this store and notice the variety of patterns. These necklaces are far to labor intensive to be offered in most retail stores. These are not reproductions of the same design, but each necklaces holds its own unique design much like a snow flake. If you are very discerning in your tastes and want something very good, then you will be happy with artisan jewelry from Costa Rica. More information about Meybol can be found in this Costa Rican Jewelry web page dedicated to showcasing Meybol's talent. Meybol also sells in Limon Costa Rica where the cruse ships disembark. If you take a cruse look for her. Meybol lives in the mountains surrounding San Jose Costa Rica. Email me with any questions. Pura Vida. The items with the red eBay store logo are available for purchase when you follow the link to my online store.

This jewelry looks great, it is very primative. There are no clasps. Instead the strands tie in back. Here are some pictures of Costa Ricans modeling Meybol's necklaces.

Costa Rican Cowrie Shell Jewelry Model

Notice in this picture how the knot is tied

How to tie a Shell Cowrie Necklace

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