Wampum Natural Heart Pendant Rhode Island Jewelry K) in 1983

K) in 1983

The installation of the Narragansett Rune Stone in Wickford Village inspired designer Annabel Humber to come up with a unique sterling silver pendant to commemorate the stone’s new home

is handcrafted in a Balinese style

These fun earrings have stylized starfish dangling from french wires

perfect for charms

Wampum Natural Heart Pendant Rhode Island Jewelry K) in 1983Metal: Sterling Silver Material: Wampum Quahog Shell Length: 3 4" Width: 1 2" 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 wedding vows.