Wampum Shell 6mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch hps_04022026 characterized by its color range

characterized by its color range of black

Sunset Dumortierite has a much brighter palette than regular Dumortierite

between Topaz (8) and Corundum (9)

Jet is made from wood

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

Wampum Shell 6mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch hps_04022026 characterized by its color rangeWampum 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.