Wampum Medium Turtle Pendant Necklace comes from the Baltic region

comes from the Baltic region and is imported directly from Gdansk

lightweight

This jewelry is created with a rare and exquisite type of Abalone Shell called the Paua Shell (Haliotas Iris

Depth:  2"

Wampum Medium Turtle Pendant Necklace comes from the Baltic regionMetal: Sterling Silver Material: Wampum Quahog Shell Length: 1" 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.