Wampum Shell 4mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Mixed Stone Fancy Jasper

Fancy Jasper

is an iridescent composite of organic and inorganic material most known for being the coating of pearls

It is a very soft stone typically found near copper deposits

Elephant Skin Jasper

is often mistaken for turquoise due to its rich blues and blue to greens

Wampum Shell 4mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Mixed Stone Fancy 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.