Wampum Shell 8x11mm Carved Butterfly Bead - 15-16 Inch Gray Mother of Pearl

Mother of Pearl

Its soft chatoyancy is reminiscent of the moon's light

The Magical Crimp Forming Tool is the key to transforming tubular crimps into exquisite round beads without the need for sharp edges or crimp covers

is desired by some collectors as proof of a natural stone

Wampum Shell 8x11mm Carved Butterfly Bead - 15-16 Inch Gray Mother of PearlWampum 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.