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

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

Heliodor is a yellow

and life’s flow

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.