Wampum Shell 4mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Mixed Stone especially in Asian cultures

especially in Asian cultures

is an iridescent composite of organic and inorganic material most known for being the coating of pearls

from deep oranges to creamy off-white tones

Fancy Jasper

is often mistaken for turquoise due to its rich blues and blue to greens

Wampum Shell 4mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Mixed Stone especially in Asian culturesWampum 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.