Wampum Shell 14mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch 8mm Dark The shades in this rainbow

The shades in this rainbow were blended to pair beautifully with Dakota Stones vast assortment of Turquoise along with some long-time Dakota Stones favorite stone types like Howlite

smoky quartz

8mm or 1mm

making these strands a special find for designers who want something truly unique

though significant deposits have since been found in Brazil and Sri Lanka

Wampum Shell 14mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch 8mm Dark The shades in this rainbowWampum 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.