Wampum Small Heart Post Earring Hoop

Wampum Small Heart Post Earring HoopMetal: Sterling Silver Material: Wampum Quahog Shell Backing: Post Length: 1 4" Width: 1 4" This seashell jewelry is made from the purple part of the Quahog Clam Shell, Mercenaria mercenaria. This shell has a time tested cultural significance to the American Indians of northeastern North America. Designs of white (wompampeage) and purple (suckauhock) beads are prized by the American Indian as a symbol of wealth, power and are used to sanctify their

This pendant is filled with whimsy

A beautiful English rose in an art deco frame

Length:  7 3/4"

This beautiful handcrafted pendant features six stylized hearts within a large heart

has been famous for it's traditional jewelry for many centuries

English and French contact the word “Wampum” was used for both the purple and white part of the shell in the form of tubular beads

Width:   3/8"

especially in non-quartz species

Length: 7" with 1 1/4" extender

Material: Wampum - Quahog Shell

you can either clean it with a liquid silver cleaner or polish the surface again with a cloth (for matte jewelry) to make it shine again

with exquisite intricacy