Wampum Shell 6mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Tools & Supplies The image shown has multiple

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

unique iridescent patinas (caused by centuries of burial)

It often also occurs with colors of rust

they are a celebration of color and change

Wampum Shell 6mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Tools & Supplies The image shown has multipleWampum 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.