Wampum Shell 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch hps_03052026 The white and purple layers

The white and purple layers of the shell create beautiful patterns

Named in honor of Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs

” It is one of the most sought-after minerals among gem and mineral collectors

Stabilized turquoise is the contemporary version of waxing

Wampum Shell 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch hps_03052026 The white and purple layersWampum 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.