Wampum Shell 8mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch Rainbow Jasper These “pictures” have inspired reverence

These “pictures” have inspired reverence for the stone in many cultures and have been believed to contain hidden messages from the past

Rocky Butte Jasper strands are predominantly shades of gray

an elusive stone with unique coloring

with natural variations in color

bright red

Wampum Shell 8mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch Rainbow Jasper These “pictures” have inspired reverenceWampum 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.