{"product_id":"kimberly-tom-navajo-wampum-turquoise-stacker-bracelet","title":"Kimberly Tom Navajo Wampum \u0026 Turquoise Stacker Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade by Navajo artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKimberly Tom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these sterling silver stacker bracelets pair richly striped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple wampum shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with genuine turquoise and handmade sterling silver beads. The natural purple, lavender, cream and charcoal tones of the shell make every strand beautifully varied, while turquoise accents add that unmistakable Southwestern contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebench-made sterling silver beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, individually detailed and oxidized to bring out their stamped geometric design. Finished with sterling silver accent beads and a sterling clasp with extender links, these are substantial enough to wear alone but made for stacking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach bracelet is individually sized—choose your exact fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArtist: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKimberly Tom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNavajo handmade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple wampum shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine turquoise accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBench-made sterling silver focal beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterling silver clasp \u0026amp; findings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtender links for a little adjustability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAvailable sizes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.75” or 7”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural shell and turquoise will vary in color and pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Little History of Wampum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWampum has a history in Indigenous cultures of the Eastern Woodlands that reaches back centuries. Traditionally crafted from shell—including the rich purple portions of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003equahog clam shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—wampum beads held cultural, diplomatic and ceremonial significance. Wampum belts and strings could be used to record agreements, commemorate events, convey messages and affirm relationships between communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWampum also became involved in trade and, particularly during the colonial period, was at times formally used as currency. Its history, however, extends well beyond the simplified idea of “shell money”—wampum carried social and cultural meaning long before Europeans assigned it a monetary value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, wampum continues to be used in both traditional and contemporary Indigenous art and jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"East Coast Carry","offers":[{"title":"6.75”","offer_id":67639384506605,"sku":null,"price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7”","offer_id":67639384539373,"sku":null,"price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/5769\/7005\/files\/3E5030C4-83E8-46F0-9276-095F67A747A6.jpg?v=1791143878","url":"https:\/\/eastcoastcarry.com\/products\/kimberly-tom-navajo-wampum-turquoise-stacker-bracelet","provider":"East Coast Carry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}