Wampum Shell 6mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Throat It is best known for

It is best known for its characteristic deep blue to violet-blue color

The blue color

The white and purple layers of the shell create beautiful patterns

milky white

We offer these portions in rounds so that you can add a bit of the universe to your jewelry designs

Wampum Shell 6mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Throat It is best known forWampum 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.