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

natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise continues to rise in value

We only get the privilege of buying from them once a year so supplies are limited

Turquoise is known for it's strength and protection attributes - dating back to ancient Egyptian amulets

famed mineralogist and jeweler George Frederick Kunz

It is used to find clarity and inner peace

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.