Wampum Shell 10mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch Topaz Ocean Jasper is believed to

Ocean Jasper is believed to be linked to the lost city of Atlantis and to hold mystic knowledge

The combination of color and pattern variation are reminiscent of Red Creek Jasper

Like all other natural turquoise

but also for industrial purposes from watch gears and scientific instruments to sandpaper and other abrasives

characterized by its color range of black

Wampum Shell 10mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch Topaz Ocean Jasper is believed toWampum 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.