Wampum Shell 20mm Cross Bead - 15-16 Inch R0188 Its soft chatoyancy is reminscent

Its soft chatoyancy is reminscent of the moon's light

Seraphinite's chatoyancy (optical reflectance) gives it a feathery appearance associated with angels (also known as seraphim

and life’s flow

often revealed after rain and prized by collectors for its unique colors and patterns

Wampum Shell 20mm Cross Bead - 15-16 Inch R0188 Its soft chatoyancy is reminscentWampum 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.