Wampum Shell 10mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch Topaz Fossil Coral is the prehistoric

Fossil Coral is the prehistoric fossilized remains of the invertebrate reef builders that live in tropical oceans

Like all other natural turquoise

It is known for its abstract designs in rusty red

The combination of color and pattern variation are reminiscent of Red Creek Jasper

one of the first known to man

Wampum Shell 10mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch Topaz Fossil Coral is the prehistoricWampum 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.