Wampum Shell 8mm Cross - 15-16 Inch R1797 Porcelain Agate is a natural

Porcelain Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it the unique blue color and pattern that resembles porcelain

those substances add a delicate accent to the otherwise clear gemstone

there may not be a more beautiful blue-and-brown combination than that of Terra Agate

It forms when Quartz and Feldspar crystallize in radial aggregates within other silica to rich stones

See below for more information on the unique pattern

Wampum Shell 8mm Cross - 15-16 Inch R1797 Porcelain Agate is a naturalWampum 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.