Wampum Shell 12x15mm Carved Shell Bead - 15-16 Inch 10x25mm Our Jade is one of

Our Jade is one of two mineral varieties -- nephrite

Approximate Size:   3x4 Inches / 76x101mm / 7

Opals are hydrated amorphous forms of silica

Lepidocrocite forms when iron-containing substances rust underwater

It is supple enough that it can be knotted or finish with 1x1mm crimps

Wampum Shell 12x15mm Carved Shell Bead - 15-16 Inch 10x25mm Our Jade is one ofWampum 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.