Wampum Shell 10mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch HPS-03162023 natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise continues

natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise continues to rise in value

famed mineralogist and jeweler George Frederick Kunz

Specially formed jaws hold a Pinch Bail steadily in place while giving space for closing

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Wampum Shell 10mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch HPS-03162023 natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise continuesWampum 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.