Wampum Shell 10mm Rondelle Bead - 15-16 Inch R0442 ” Tourmaline began to be

” Tourmaline began to be highly prized after George Kunz

typically of brown or black

The presence of Manganese in the stone produces its color

Supply is limited and not always guaranteed — making this a unique addition to any turquoise collection

The stone appears in a range of earth tones

Wampum Shell 10mm Rondelle Bead - 15-16 Inch R0442 ” Tourmaline began to beWampum 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.