Wampum Shell 6mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch Horn During the Renaissance

During the Renaissance

The most highly regarded colors are the reds and pinks

They symbolize the Third Eye of Hindu Lord Shiva

New Burma Jade is the trade name for a semi-translucent serpentine stone available in a variety of green shades including olive

Our Jade is one of two mineral varieties -- nephrite

Wampum Shell 6mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch Horn During the RenaissanceWampum 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.