Wampum Shell 12mm Heishi Bead - 15-16 Inch fixed_price creating striking veins of deep

creating striking veins of deep blue to sky blue hues often interlaced with white or colorless streaks

The name is derived from the Charo River in eastern Siberia

these stones offer the same beauty and sparkle as the famous gemstone but at a lower price point

Charoite is a stone that naturally occurs in intense purple hues

Wampum Shell 12mm Heishi Bead - 15-16 Inch fixed_price creating striking veins of deepWampum 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.