Wampum Shell 12mm Heishi Bead - 15-16 Inch hps_03052026 and anklets and love using

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

2 & 3 mm) and ensure a secure and attractive result

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

Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood

rich browns and grays to lighter golden browns and creams

Wampum Shell 12mm Heishi Bead - 15-16 Inch hps_03052026 and anklets and love usingWampum 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.