Wampum Shell 20mm Cross Bead - 15-16 Inch R0188 often revealed after rain and

often revealed after rain and prized by collectors for its unique colors and patterns

the strand length

blue or gray

Its soft chatoyancy is reminscent of the moon's light

Use the Nylon Jaw Pliers for flattening and hardening designs after shaping

Wampum Shell 20mm Cross Bead - 15-16 Inch R0188 often revealed after rain andWampum 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.