Wampum Small Mosaic Pendant Mens sitting high above the crescent

sitting high above the crescent moon

While pectolite was first described in Italy in 1828

A fun piece mimicing an atom

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

Wampum Small Mosaic Pendant Mens sitting high above the crescentMetal: Sterling Silver Material: Wampum Quahog Shell Length: 1" Width: 3 8" 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.