Wampum Shell 14mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch super-gemmy Labradorite is remarkable for the

Labradorite is remarkable for the way its aggregate layers refract light

The fibrous asbestos inclusions in the stone give it the flash that inspired its name

These colors swirl throughout the stone in fascinating matrices of color

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Wampum Shell 14mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch super-gemmy Labradorite is remarkable for theWampum 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.