In the Indigenous fashion world, dentalium shells—which resemble tusks, thanks to their curved shape and milky-white color—are considered just as precious as diamonds, if not more, due to how increasingly difficult they are becoming to find. “By wearing them, we are passing down the importance of value and what it means to be wealthy in our traditional ways,” says Gwich'in jeweler Tania.Larsson. In honor of #IndigenousPeoplesDay, head to the link in our bio to learn about where these shells come from and why they are considered more valuable than precious gems. Photographed by _carlosjaramillo_