Selu Statement Necklace
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Selu Statement Necklace – Copper Corn Medallion with Double-Strand Freshwater Pearls
Two of our most loved designs finally met. The Selu Statement Necklace brings together the engraved copper Selu Corn medallion and the multi-colored freshwater pearls of our Three Sisters Pearl Necklace, in one double-strand piece that tells a single story: how Cherokee families have been fed, and who carried that knowledge forward.
The medallion artwork was hand-illustrated by award-winning Cherokee artist Moriah Stice to honor Selu (ᏎᎷ), the Corn Mother of Cherokee tradition. The pearls are strung by hand in our family studio in Oklahoma, and because every strand is arranged as it's made, no two of these necklaces are alike. The one you receive is yours alone.
Key Benefits
- Authentic Cherokee Design: Original Selu Corn artwork by Cherokee artist Moriah Stice, engraved in solid copper.
- Two Favorites in One Piece: The Selu Corn medallion and Three Sisters pearls, combined into a single statement necklace.
- No Two Alike: Each necklace has its own arrangement of freshwater pearl colors, so yours is technically one of a kind.
- Layered Look, Already Done: Two strands at 21" and 25" give you a finished, layered necklace without any fuss.
- A Statement You Can Dress Up or Down: Wear it over a sweater, with a dress, or to a special event. It carries the outfit.
- A Gift With Meaning: A thoughtful choice for mothers, grandmothers, gardeners, and collectors of Cherokee jewelry. Arrives packaged for gifting.
- Supports a Native-Owned Business: Your purchase supports two generations of Cherokee artists and our family studio.
Product Details
- Strand Lengths: 21" and 25"
- Pendant: 2" solid copper Selu Corn medallion, hung from the 25" strand
- Design: Engraved Selu Corn motif – corn, a sun marking the four directions, and a border inspired by traditional basket weave
- Pearls: Multi-colored freshwater pearls in greens, golds, plums, peach, bronze, gray, and creamy white
- Designer: Moriah Stice, award-winning Cherokee artist
- Made: Handmade in our Oklahoma studio near Tulsa
- Please Note: Pearl colors and placement vary from necklace to necklace. Photos show a representative example.
The Story of Selu and the Three Sisters
In Cherokee tradition, Selu is the Corn Mother. Her story, shared for generations and recorded in the late 1800s by ethnographer James Mooney, tells how corn first came to the Cherokee people through her. The Green Corn Ceremony still marks the new harvest each year.
Corn never grew alone, though. Cherokee families planted corn, beans, and squash together, a method known as the Three Sisters. The corn gives the beans a stalk to climb, the beans feed the soil, and the squash shades the ground. Each one helps the others thrive.
This necklace puts those two stories side by side. Moriah's medallion honors Selu, and the pearls in garden colors recall the Three Sisters. Shell and pearl are also among the oldest materials used in Cherokee adornment, so the materials carry history of their own.
Shipping
- Ships in approximately 2–3 business days.
- Standard shipping is $7.99.
- Packaged and ready for gifting.
- Tracking included with every order.
Care Instructions
- Keep dry and remove before swimming, showering, or exercising.
- Put it on after lotions, perfumes, and hairspray. Pearls and copper both do best away from chemicals.
- Wipe the pearls with a soft, dry cloth after wearing.
- Polish the copper gently with a soft cloth to restore shine. Copper naturally develops a warm patina over time, and many people love that look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is every Selu Statement Necklace the same?
No. The copper medallion design is the same, but the pearls are arranged by hand, so the colors and their order are different on every necklace.
Who was Selu?
Selu is the Corn Mother in Cherokee tradition, the figure through whom corn came to the Cherokee people.
What are the Three Sisters?
Corn, beans, and squash, planted together in a traditional method used by Cherokee families for centuries.
Is this jewelry made by Cherokee artists?
Yes. The design is by Cherokee artist Moriah Stice, and every piece is made in our family-owned Cherokee Copper studio in Oklahoma.
Complete the Look
- Selu Corn Copper Earrings – the matching earrings for the medallion
- Three Sisters Drop Earrings – freshwater pearl earrings to match the strands
- Three Sisters Pearl Necklace – the original that inspired the pearls
Thank you for supporting Cherokee artists and our family studio. Learn more about our work at cherokeecopper.com.