{"product_id":"past-and-present-cherokee-copper-statement-necklace","title":"Past and Present Cherokee Copper Statement Necklace","description":"\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePast and Present\u003c\/strong\u003e is a copper statement necklace designed and handmade by Cherokee artist Greg Stice in our Oklahoma studio. Greg created it for competition, and it took \u003cstrong\u003e2nd Place in Jewelry at the 2025 Mvskoke Art Market\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Muscogee Nation's juried Native art market in Tulsa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe necklace tells one story in two parts. The large copper discs carry imagery from the ancient shell gorgets of the mound-building culture, and the center medallion carries the Seal of the Cherokee Nation. Seven-pointed Cherokee stars connect the two, linking where we come from to who we are today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning Cherokee art jewelry:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd Place, Jewelry, at the juried 2025 Mvskoke Art Market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to be worn:\u003c\/strong\u003e a true statement necklace for galas, award dinners, weddings, graduations, and the occasions that matter most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA story in every disc:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Cherokee star, the double-headed woodpecker, the water spider, and the Seal of the Cherokee Nation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade by a Cherokee artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed and made by Greg Stice, a TERO certified, award-winning Cherokee artist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e LIMITED EDITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No more than 10 will be made each year.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative-owned and family-run:\u003c\/strong\u003e your purchase supports two generations of Cherokee artists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greg Stice, Cherokee Nation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Past and Present\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd Place, Jewelry, 2025 Mvskoke Art Market (Muscogee Nation), Tulsa, Oklahoma\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e six large engraved discs, six star cut-out discs, and a center seal medallion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc size:\u003c\/strong\u003e large discs approximately 2 inches; center medallion approximately 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e lobster claw\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e our family studio in Oklahoma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story Behind Past and Present\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg built this necklace as a timeline you can wear. Each symbol was chosen for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe seven-pointed star:\u003c\/strong\u003e the emblem of the Cherokee Nation. It opens the necklace at the top, and it is cut through each of the smaller discs that link the piece together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe double-headed woodpecker:\u003c\/strong\u003e a design found on ancient shell gorgets made by the mound-building people of the Southeast, our ancestors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe water spider:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Cherokee story of the first fire, the larger animals tried and failed to bring fire back across the water. The little water spider wove a bowl on her back, crossed the water, and carried home a single coal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Seal of the Cherokee Nation:\u003c\/strong\u003e the center medallion. Its seven-pointed star represents the seven Cherokee clans, and its date, September 6, 1839, marks the constitution that reunited the Cherokee Nation in Indian Territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead from the top down, the necklace moves from our oldest imagery to the seal our Nation uses today. Cherokee Copper has created commissioned work for the Cherokee Nation, and the seal is used here with respect for what it represents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips in 2–3 business days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard shipping is $7.99.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaged for gifting, with tracking included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep dry, and remove before swimming or bathing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid perfume, lotion, and harsh chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolish gently with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCopper naturally develops a patina over time. Many collectors love that warmth, and a quick polish brings back the shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee more award-winning and one-of-a-kind Cherokee jewelry at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cherokeecopper.com\"\u003ewww.cherokeecopper.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cherokee Copper ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67616138789165,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1326\/2253\/files\/1_e55cafb2-7985-4fae-ad29-abb89bf70a15.png?v=1791392274","url":"https:\/\/cherokeecopper.com\/products\/past-and-present-cherokee-copper-statement-necklace","provider":"Cherokee Copper ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}