tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767473944052554087.post4857936809876638181..comments2024-03-28T06:23:09.276+00:00Comments on Moon to Moon: Shell Chandeliers....Moon to Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13854458605237316140noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767473944052554087.post-60265782030853803822014-10-09T17:24:23.851+01:002014-10-09T17:24:23.851+01:00Good morning Gabi.....I have one of these hanging ...Good morning Gabi.....I have one of these hanging in my den at my new home. I bought it in Montana many years ago for $10.00......I never thought about the environmental issues either....but at least mine is a recycled one that is probably very old so no new sea life was claimed.<br /><br />JoMy Grama's Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114089036939629527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767473944052554087.post-42300264893282667662014-10-08T19:09:23.500+01:002014-10-08T19:09:23.500+01:00I love them. I would like one for my new conserva...I love them. I would like one for my new conservatory!Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767473944052554087.post-39373370445828956422014-10-08T09:33:43.457+01:002014-10-08T09:33:43.457+01:00Oh Janelle, that is really sad.
I have to be hone...Oh Janelle, that is really sad. <br />I have to be honest I hadn't even thought about the ecological impact, I guess it is because I associate them with 1970's and being a 'vintage find' , not a modern day mass produced product.<br />Thank you for bringing it to my awareness xxxMoon to Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13854458605237316140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767473944052554087.post-90915337931427289822014-10-08T09:13:44.691+01:002014-10-08T09:13:44.691+01:00Cowries have also been used as currency in ancient...Cowries have also been used as currency in ancient China, India, and parts of Africa. Many cultures at some point in time also saw these shells as talismans that could help fertility. Obviously, they have also been used for decorative purposes.<br /><br />Unfortunately, people’s love of the cowrie shell has pushed some species toward extinction. Instead of collecting them, it would be far better Janellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05125077795925721552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767473944052554087.post-91453328661613339312014-10-07T23:31:48.848+01:002014-10-07T23:31:48.848+01:00love these so much... i've found a few of my o...love these so much... i've found a few of my own that I've hung around the house. they can be addictive!!valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13839975816863639197noreply@blogger.com