Wampum Shell 8mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch gem jar although sometimes mistaken for Jasper

although sometimes mistaken for Jasper

use it for anklets

75 inches (12

clear to milky white to dark green

sometimes referred to as Crocodile Jasper for its deep green color and deep brown or black oval rings reminiscent of crocodile skin

Wampum Shell 8mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch gem jar although sometimes mistaken for JasperWampum 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.