Clamshells Fascinate a Greek Jeweler
For centuries Native Americans treasured quahog shells, the purplish hard coverings of clams found along North Atlantic shores, which they fashioned into beads called wampum to adorn ceremonial garments and, later, to use as currency. Today, however, quahogs are primarily a food source, often found in clam chowders, and their shells are discarded. Melanie Georgacopoulos,…