Hematite Antique Brass Plated 2x6mm Hexagon - 15-16 Inch Silver Wampum is made from one

Wampum is made from one of the hardest and most beautiful shells in the world: the Northern Quahog

highly prized for jewelry

and can be red to reddish brown

also known as Calligraphy Stone or Miriam Stone

slight variations in color

Hematite Antique Brass Plated 2x6mm Hexagon - 15-16 Inch Silver Wampum is made from oneHematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster. When tumbled it can have the look of polished steel. Hematite is black to steel to gray or silver to gray, as well as brown to reddish brown or red in color. Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood, haima, owing to its red appearance when sliced thinly or powdered.