Shiva Hoop Gold Earrings

The rare and unique shiva shell is naturally made. No two shells are alike. These natural beauties pair on a simple hoop for a modern look. 

• Materials: 18k heavy gold plated brass wire. Operculum/shiva shell
• Size: 1.5" diameter, shell size approx 0.4"
  

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.