Wampum Shell 6mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Throat The name “Turritella” comes from

The name “Turritella” comes from the name of the genus of marine gastropod mollusks whose remains are seen within the stone

milky white

The white and purple layers of the shell create beautiful patterns

It is best known for its characteristic deep blue to violet-blue color

gray and black

Wampum Shell 6mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Throat The name “Turritella” comes fromWampum 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.