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Shiva Eye: Rapturous Shell Jewelry

The ‘Shiva Eye’ is the protective covering found at the end of the shell of the Turban Snail, exquisite in looks and used as a piece of beauty in jewelry. In the lifespan of a snail, at the end stages, the protective covering peels off the body and is found at the seabed. This protective piece of shell is what is the ‘Shiva eye’ used as an ornate piece in jewelry. This shell has an elegant spiral at one end of it, and this is what adds to the beauty of this shell in jewelry. Each shell has a unique turn of the spiral, one shell different from the other in its design, which makes it an exquisite piece for jewel designing.

The color of one side of the shell ranges over different shades, from beige to green, with a constant shade of cream white in the background and thus is useful for crafting exquisite jewelry pieces of various colors. The name ‘Shiva Eye’ is actually derived from the other side of the shell, which is a blend of different colors and closely resembles the eye.

This shell has some religious inclinations too, with the shell compared to the Third Eye of Lord Shiva in the Hindu religion, symbolizing knowledge, wisdom, flow of life and energy. Also, it is a very popular shell symbolizing healing in the Japanese healing arts. The ‘Shiva Eye’ shell is used in the Reiki energy healing in a particular form. The spiral seen on the surface represents power and an energy force of strength, and thus finds spiritual meaning as well a space in the jewel arts. It is also perceived by many people across the world as a charm of good luck and as a symbol of support to the inner self.

The shell, adorned inside and framed with silver is one of the most elegant piece of jewelry which adds beauty to the skin it adorns, and is very popular round the world. It compliments any look, whether esthetic or contemporary, adding quality to any attire with which it is matched. The jewelry may be stunning brooches, classy necklaces and drop ear-rings which add to the delicate beauty of the woman wearing it.

The shell is used in combination with many precious metals like gold, silver or platinum for making costly and exquisite pieces of jewelry which rate high on quality and beauty. They might be shaped in whichever shape and custom-made as per the desires of the customers, from spindle-shaped rings to circular pendants and teardrop shaped ear-rings. The ‘Shiva Eye’ shell is suitable for being framed inside a silver frame for the classy look and also incorporated into jewelry made of platinum. Wear the ‘Shiva Eye’ and enhance the look of style and mystery!