Abalone Teardrop Earrings | Indonesia | Shell | Polished Abalone Shell

***If sensitive to metal, it is NOT recommended to purchase these earrings. Cannot guarantee metal content***

These abalone shells were collected and the mollusk was harvested. They then took these shells, cut them into various shapes, and polished them to show off the gorgeous iridescence of each shell. The added earring hooks allow us to show them off to the world. The term abalone is derived from the Rumsen word aulun, and anthropologists have found the remains of abalone shells in middens (ancient shell mounds) that date back at least 12,000 years.
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In some indiginous cultures, abalone has played a role in both nutritional and cultural aspects of their daily lives. Abalone was sometimes even used as currency in some areas. To this day, abalone is used for a variety of purposes and is even used in jewelry.
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Symbolically, abalone represents a deep connection to the ocean and feminine. It is associated with abundance, strength, and harmony. It is believed to promote emotional stability, clear negative energy, and encourance intuiton/clear communication.