Zero Wampum

Wakefield, United States

3.7

3 reviews

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+1 401-789-7172
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161 Old Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield, RI, 02879
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Local time (Wakefield) 11:02 PM Saturday, May 31, 2025

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Zero Wampum is a gift shop/​boutique with a wonderful selection of clothing, jewelry, gifts and the greatest selection of greeting cards around!

History

Established in 1978.

In the early 1970′s we opened a little gift shop on Wampum Road in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Because the store location was the first building on the corner of Rt. 1A and Wampum Road and because it did not have an official house number, the name Zero Wampum was chosen.

Wampum is the inside of a quahog shell and was the traditional currency of the local Native Americans. It is a beautiful violet and white shell and is still made into lovely jewelry today (we carry it in the store). Even today, we are often asked if everything in the store is free, or is it that we have no money. The name Zero Wampum is still a source of wonder, humor, and originality.

We moved to our current location in 1978 and have been a South County staple ever since!

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3 reviews of Zero Wampum

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Place rating: 4
Providence, RI
Small little gift shop that can be easily missed due to its location. They carry a large selection of Vera Bradley bags which is what they appear to be known for. Many odds and ends gifts such as coasters and mugs with quotes and quirky fun items you don’t need but want (which makes it a good store for gifting). Quite a few «Fred» products (which I’m a fan of). They have a small children’s area with unique gifts that you might not see everywhere. Very large card selection of good quality.
While I left without anything today, its store I’ll go back to when I’m in the area and need a gift or want to browse!
Place rating: 2
Boston, MA
Today was my first visit, and while the store was very cute, and had things that I really like (Vera Bradley, hilarious Ann Taintor magnets/​coasters, nice cards, etc) I don’t think I will return if I am in the area. Why? Having wandered in shortly after they opened, there were only a couple of customers in the store looking around with me, two saleswomen, but in the 10 – 15 minutes I was in there, neither of them acknowledged me AT ALL.
As I was leaving, a woman who was standing patiently at the register to pay had to actually get the attention of the salesperson who was at the register, but had her back turned. I probably would not have been so patient, and really like it when people at least say «hello» or «good morning», but I think manners are really on a decline!!!
Place rating: 5
Coventry, RI
neat store with a wide selection of unique items. Some are touristy but they have some interesting jewelry and other great gift ideas.
I received some very attentive help when I was picking out a chain & pendant for my wife. The staff were willing to try it on to help me determine fit and style. She had it all boxed up waiting for me as I continued to browse. when I found something I liked better and was happy to rebox my gift and was engaged in my decision making progress.
Worth checking out if you are in Wakefield but easy to miss due to a very subdued sign