Wampum Shell 15mm Clover Bead - 15-16 Inch FEATURE01202022 Sard is not Onyx

Sard is not Onyx

the color may fade eventually

from deep oranges to creamy off to white tones

Ancient Egyptians believed Red Jasper to be connected to the fertilizing blood of Mother Isis

The name "biotite" is used because these minerals generally cannot be distinguished without optical

Wampum Shell 15mm Clover Bead - 15-16 Inch FEATURE01202022 Sard is not OnyxWampum 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.