{"product_id":"meltwater-bracelet","title":"Meltwater Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Bracelet with a Story to Tell:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eEvery river has a beginning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Alaska, many begin as meltwater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh in the mountains, snow falls year after year, slowly compressing into ancient glacial ice.  Some of that ice has preserved snowfall for hundreds, even thousands, of years.  When the long days of summer arrive, sunlight awakens the glaciers, releasing crystal-clear meltwater that begins an extraordinary journey across the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs glaciers slowly move, they grind against the mountains beneath them, creating an incredibly fine powder called glacial silt or glacial flour.  Carried by meltwater into rivers and lakes, these tiny suspended particles scatter sunlight, producing the breathtaking turquoise waters that have become one of Alaska's most unforgettable sights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a single drop of meltwater comes braided rivers, glacier-fed lakes, roaring waterfalls, thriving wetlands, and the salmon streams that sustain wildlife throughout the Last Frontier.  It is a quiet reminder that Alaska's greatest wonders often begin with something remarkably small.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eOur Meltwater bracelet follows that remarkable journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth white jade represents ancient glacial ice, formed over centuries as layers of snow were compressed into one of nature's most enduring creations.  Warm 14k gold-filled accents symbolize the summer sunlight that begins the annual thaw, releasing life-giving water from the glacier.  Matte turquoise gemstones capture the luminous blue-green waters that flow across Alaska, carrying the story of the mountains into every river, lake, and stream they touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the meltwater that inspires it, this bracelet is a celebration of renewal, connection, and the extraordinary beauty that flows through Alaska.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear Your Alaska\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Premier Hand-Crafted Bracelets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways best quality natural materials and craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways a Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways designed and crafted in the United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways made by residents of the Great State of Alaska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom designs are always available - just message or call us!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Great Land Bracelets by BTJ Living LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51404504072356,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/9390\/8051\/files\/MeltwaterSM10.jpg?v=1784087134","url":"https:\/\/greatlandbracelets.com\/products\/meltwater-bracelet","provider":"Great Land Bracelets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}