Wampum Shell 10mm Rondelle Bead - 15-16 Inch R0442 ” Tourmaline began to be

” Tourmaline began to be highly prized after George Kunz

The inclusions are of manganese or iron

soft and fragile

Potato pearls are roundish and slightly irregular in shape

Supply is limited and not always guaranteed — making this a unique addition to any turquoise collection

Wampum Shell 10mm Rondelle Bead - 15-16 Inch R0442 ” Tourmaline began to beWampum 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.