Wampum Shell 5x10mm Tube Bead - 15-16 Inch Stringing Materials a carbonate of chromium and

a carbonate of chromium and magnesium

and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has stated that they are safe to handle and wear

rounded edges

rich browns and grays to lighter golden browns and creams

The image shown has multiple cabochons to give you an idea of the range possibilites of the colors

Wampum Shell 5x10mm Tube Bead - 15-16 Inch Stringing Materials a carbonate of chromium andWampum 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.