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

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

A relatively rare silicate mineral found in igneous and metamorphic rocks around the world

rich browns and grays to lighter golden browns and creams

Australian Green Opal is a variety of Common Opal which is a mixture of Opal and nontronite

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.