Abalone Teardrop Thin Spirals Earrings Chain English and French contact the

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

Wampum became a medium of trade for 250 years (1609 - 1860) and was legal tender currency in many areas during this period

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Handcrafted Sterling Silver Foxtail Chain

Abalone Teardrop Thin Spirals Earrings Chain English and French contact theMetal: Sterling Silver Material: Abalone Shell Backing: Wire Length: 2" Width: 5 8" The Balinese people, who are primarily Hindu, have a long and illustrious history of producing arts and crafts. Balinese jewelers use traditional methods to produce their unique style of silverwork. These traditions have been handed down from Chinese and Southeast Asian artisans who traded in Bali dating back to the Bronze Age. Many of the patterns and motifs used