Wampum Shell 6mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Tools & Supplies They are all varieties of

They are all varieties of the mineral corundum

they are a celebration of color and change

unique iridescent patinas (caused by centuries of burial)

with indigo being the most rare

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

Wampum Shell 6mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Tools & Supplies They are all varieties ofWampum 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.