Glass beads, 10 pcs, green

Product description

This glass bead is a replica of a bead found during excavations at Viking sites such as Gotland, Birka, and Ribe. This timeless design also appeared in other periods, from classical antiquity to the Renaissance — so use it for Viking necklaces or to make jewelry for any historical era.

These glass beads are handmade using the same technique the Vikings used: melting glass on a metal rod to shape each bead. Perfect for reenactment, living history, and Viking archaeology enthusiasts. Create your own Viking necklace and mix & match with other beads and pendants from our collection to build a one-of-a-kind piece.

Viking necklaces were made from various materials and served not just as decoration but as status symbols and spiritual objects. They featured unique elements tied to magic, rituals, and identity — as seen in stories about the Brísing necklace and saints like Genevieve and Bathild. Archaeological finds show necklaces could carry both pagan and Christian symbolism, often linked to ritual specialists such as the v?lur, who may have used them in seiðr magic. Research into necklace assemblages and graves with magical objects confirms that necklaces played a key role in the spiritual and ritual life of Viking culture.