Wampum Shell 12mm Heishi Bead - 15-16 Inch hps_03052026 Its name is derived from

Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood

It can bring back good luck and bring happiness to the user

and anklets and love using these rectangle shaped magnetic clasps to secure them

and variation of the amount of iron in the stone creates a color range from reddish purple to deep violet to light lilac

These jumbo beads are so light and airy

Wampum Shell 12mm Heishi Bead - 15-16 Inch hps_03052026 Its name is derived fromWampum 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.