{"product_id":"wampum-bracelet-set-in-sterling-silver-handmade-copy-8","title":"Wampum Bracelet Set in Sterling Silver Handmade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE RARE BEAUTY OF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWAMPUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQUAHAUG JEWELRY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis seashell jewelry is made from the purple part of the Quahaug Clam Shell, Mercenaria mercenaria'. This shell has a time-tested cultural significance to the Native Americans of northeastern North America. Designs of white (wompampeage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(suckauhock) beads are prized by the Native American as a symbol of wealth, power and are used to sanctify their wedding vows. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Dutch, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Wampum\" has always been a medium of trade and was legal tender currency in the colonies in the 17th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE* May not be exact to the photo. Natural variations occur, spanning from deep purples, ribbons of purple over white and predominantly white. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Different lengths available. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Different styles available. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching earrings available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Coordinating pendants available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Wampum rings for men and women are available. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to inquire with me directly, and I can send personalized photos along depending on what you are searching for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kala Roopa","offers":[{"title":"7.5\"","offer_id":45663305007170,"sku":"B0125","price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/6196\/2306\/files\/PhotoOct172026_33948PM.jpg?v=1792349092","url":"https:\/\/kalaroopa.com\/products\/wampum-bracelet-set-in-sterling-silver-handmade-copy-8","provider":"Kala Roopa \u0026 Sea Blue Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}