Wampum Shell 6mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Tools & Supplies white and gray within the

white and gray within the primarily bright to deep blue or black stone

unique iridescent patinas (caused by centuries of burial)

red and brown

The image shown has multiple cabochons to give you an idea of the range possibilites of the colors

3x6mm Kinked Paperclip Cable Chain in Silver Plated Brass - 15 Foot Spool

Wampum Shell 6mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Tools & Supplies white and gray within theWampum 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.