Wampum Shell 4mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Ancient Cellar Black Agate It is an opaque stone

It is an opaque stone

A relatively rare silicate mineral found in igneous and metamorphic rocks around the world

or color-enhanced

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

neutralizing overacidity and stomach problems

Wampum Shell 4mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Ancient Cellar Black Agate It is an opaque stoneWampum 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.