Wampum Shell 8mm Cross - 15-16 Inch R1797 It is a particularly unusual

It is a particularly unusual gem because it exhibits a special optical property known as tenebrescence

this wood variety is so hard that it is often used in heavy construction for beams

yellow and brown

those substances add a delicate accent to the otherwise clear gemstone

Wampum Shell 8mm Cross - 15-16 Inch R1797 It is a particularly unusualWampum 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.