Wampum Shell 6mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Shape_Hexagon These “needles” usually appear golden

These “needles” usually appear golden

This earned it the Russian name “orletz” or Eagle Stone

At that time yellowish gems were called "topaz" in many parts of the world

red and yellow-orange

Rhyolite was named "streaming rock" because of its beautiful bands

Wampum Shell 6mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Shape_Hexagon These “needles” usually appear goldenWampum 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.