Rare cockroach of the sea pendant

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Posted 10 years ago

Sjjackson1…
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I came across this pendant in a a box of broken jewellery, I have searched the Internet with only one finding of a lady saying they are very rare. It is believed to be a real cockroach shell it is a blue colour and in Dominican it is known as cueca racha del mar, meaning cockroach of the sea, it is 2&1/4 inches long, has anyone got any information on the history or what it may be worth. Thank you for your time.

Regards Sarah.

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kyratango, 10 years ago
Would never have guessed what it is!
For your question, your pic#2 coming from this site you have all...
http://www.shopagirlthing.com/products-page/jewelry-categories/rare-shell-pendant/
Jewels, 10 years ago
Oh my, I have one of these! Found at a thrift, had no idea! Thanks for sharing
Sjjackson12377, 10 years ago
That 2nd picture is the only info I can find on the Internet the first picture is the one I have.
ho2cultcha, 10 years ago
it's called a chiton [pronounced like kite-on].
Sjjackson12377, 10 years ago
Thank you that helps a lot.
Sjjackson12377, 10 years ago
It is great also hard to find

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