{"product_id":"cowrie-shell-ring-sterling-silver-senegal-teranga","title":"Cowrie Shell Ring in Silver | Handmade Sterling Silver Ring — Senegal | Teranga Collection | Made to Order","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWorn with the Spirit of Teranga. — Cowrie Shell Ring in Silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCowrie Shell Ring in Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of Dear Katiopae’s \u003cstrong\u003eTeranga Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e — a handcrafted sterling silver cowrie shell ring made by skilled artisans in Senegal, adjustable to fit, and made to order with love and intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeranga is the Wolof word for hospitality — the spirit of welcome, solidarity, and care that defines Senegal. Every piece in this collection carries that warmth on the skin.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⏳ Please note: This ring is made to order and takes 3–4 weeks to be ready. All silver pieces are available on a pre-order basis. We appreciate your patience — great things take time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🇸🇳 The Teranga Collection — Inspired by Senegal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSenegal is known as \u003cem\u003ele pays de la Teranga\u003c\/em\u003e — the country of hospitality. It is a nation of extraordinary cultural diversity, where dozens of ethnic groups and traditions coexist with warmth, solidarity, and mutual care. \u003cstrong\u003eTeranga\u003c\/strong\u003e is not just a word. It is a way of being — the opening of your home, your table, and your heart to everyone who comes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Teranga Collection was born from that spirit — and from the voices of the Dear Katiopae community who had long asked for silver jewellery. This collection answers that call, bringing iconic Dear Katiopae pieces and new designs to life in sterling silver, handcrafted by artisans in Senegal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiverse. Generous. Beautifully made. Just like Teranga.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐚 The Cowrie Shell — A Pan-African Symbol of Power and Femininity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecowrie shell\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most ancient and universally recognised symbols across the African continent and its diaspora — representing \u003cstrong\u003efemininity, fertility, prosperity, protection, and the power of the ocean\u003c\/strong\u003e. For thousands of years it has been currency, adornment, and sacred offering across West, East, and Central African traditions. In sterling silver, it becomes something timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🦥 Sterling Silver — Handmade in Senegal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cowrie Shell Ring in Silver is crafted from \u003cstrong\u003esterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e by skilled artisans in \u003cstrong\u003eSenegal\u003c\/strong\u003e — a material step up that brings a cooler, more luminous quality to the cowrie shell motif. Sterling silver is hypoallergenic, durable, and one of the most cherished jewellery metals in the world. Each ring is individually made by hand to order. No two are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e📏 Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver — cool, luminous, and hypoallergenic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNickel-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe for all skin types including sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Senegal by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teranga Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⏳ Lead time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made to order — please allow 3–4 weeks for your ring to be crafted and dispatched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🌟 For the Woman Who Welcomes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful gift — for the woman who embodies warmth, hospitality, and solidarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA milestone gift — for someone stepping into silver and celebrating who she has become\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA diaspora gift — for someone reconnecting with West African, Senegalese, or pan-African heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA patient, considered purchase — for those who understand that handmade things are worth the wait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs beautifully with other pieces from the Teranga Collection for a complete silver look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Made with Patience. Worn with Pride.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt £49, the Cowrie Shell Ring in Silver is a beautifully priced made-to-order sterling silver piece from Senegal — carrying the pan-African cowrie shell symbol and the warm spirit of Teranga. Please allow 3–4 weeks for your ring to be crafted. The wait is part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e❓ Common Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Teranga mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeranga is a Wolof word from Senegal meaning hospitality — the spirit of welcome, solidarity, and care that defines Senegalese culture and national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the cowrie shell represent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cowrie shell is one of the most ancient pan-African symbols — representing femininity, prosperity, protection, and the power of the ocean across West, East, and Central African traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis ring is made to order and takes 3–4 weeks to be crafted before dispatch. All silver pieces in the Teranga Collection are available on a pre-order basis. We will keep you updated on your order’s progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it adjustable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the Cowrie Shell Ring in Silver is adjustable to fit a range of finger sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it nickel-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All Dear Katiopae jewellery is nickel-free — safe for all skin types.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for sterling silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from moisture and chemicals. Polish with a soft silver cloth to maintain its shine. Avoid contact with perfume, lotions, and chlorine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy Dear Katiopae — where every piece tells a story worth wearing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛒 Made to order. 3–4 weeks lead time. 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