Wampum Shell 4mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_2mm gray and purple

gray and purple

This material is actually Serpentine

These stones have unique green pigmentation when compared to other turquoise sourced from the region

The Pilbara region is known for its ancient landscapes

Rocky Butte Jasper strands are predominantly shades of gray

Wampum Shell 4mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_2mm gray and purpleWampum 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.