Wampum Shell 10mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch 48hr_01092023 as opposed to the presence

as opposed to the presence of Chromium which creates Emerald’s green color

or subject it to pressure

so it fractures easily

The measurements and weights are approximate

this gemstone in its polished state looks like what it would be like to capture smoke in a stone -- bottomless black mixed with white wisps

Wampum Shell 10mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch 48hr_01092023 as opposed to the presenceWampum 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.