Wampum Shell 6mm Heishi - 15-16 InchWampum 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.

The most common members of the feldspar group are the plagioclase feldspars and the alkali feldspars

its coloring is the result of the chemical reaction that occurs when copper is introduced to water

Ancient Cellar Black Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it the unique color and pattern we call Ancient Cellar

is often mistaken for turquoise due to its rich blues and blue to greens

smaller pieces of the meteorite have been found in the area

it can purify the negative energy in your home

The name "heliodor" is derived from two Greek words: helios "sun

this opal variety is characterized by their dark base tone

and the ability to adapt to change ("go with the flow")

Many of the earliest gem traders did not realize that these yellowish stones were actually different materials

The holes in these beads are straight

Arizona — famous for the outstanding robin’s egg blue color and quality of their rough