"spiral of life" giant conch necklace

A gift from Mother Ocean, the conch shell has profound spiritual significance across many cultures. 
 
Communication with Ancestors: In various African and Caribbean traditions, the shell is believed to connect the living with the spirits of ancestors in the sea.
Purity & Auspiciousness: It is considered a sacred object used to attract good fortune, prosperity, and wealth, particularly when it spirals to the right (Lakshmi Shankha).
Awakening in Buddhism: Known as dhungkar, it symbolizes the deep, resonant, and pervasive sound of the Buddha’s teachings, meant to wake disciples from the slumber of ignorance.
Protection & Authority: The conch is an emblem of power and authority, used historically to signal military orders and spiritually to banish evil spirits.
Inner Sanctuary: The shell acts as a symbol for introspection, offering a protective space for inward journeying and self-reflection
Divine Sound & Creation: In Hinduism, the conch (Shankha) is associated with Lord Vishnu and represents the primordial sound of Om. Its sound is believed to disperse negative energy and call upon divine blessings.

This piece is made with 3 strands of 4mm heishi mellon shell beads, 4mm round mother of pearl beads, and miniature sea snail shell beads.  The piece prominently displays a 8x9cm pendant made from cross-section of a conch shell displaying the spiral of life spiraling clockwise (to the right).  Brass findings, 14k gold-plated barrel clasp and engraved artist tag.