Wampum Shell 6mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Tools & Supplies they are a celebration of

they are a celebration of color and change

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

said to help its wearer see different perspectives

unique iridescent patinas (caused by centuries of burial)

with indigo being the most rare

Wampum Shell 6mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Tools & Supplies they are a celebration 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.