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.
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/
Oh my, I have one of these! Found at a thrift, had no idea! Thanks for sharing
That 2nd picture is the only info I can find on the Internet the first picture is the one I have.
it's called a chiton [pronounced like kite-on].
Thank you that helps a lot.
It is great also hard to find