Wampum Shell 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch hps_03052026 The white and purple layers

The white and purple layers of the shell create beautiful patterns

pattern and finish of the original DZI beads

Common Opal is generally opaque

” It is one of the most sought-after minerals among gem and mineral collectors

also known as Amazon Stone

Wampum Shell 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch hps_03052026 The white and purple layersWampum is made from one of the hardest and most beautiful shells in the world: the Northern Quahog, a clam found along the New England coast. The white and purple layers of the shell create beautiful patterns. Only a small percentage of Wampum shells have deep layers of purple and are thick enough to make beads.