Four dark blue glass beads with brown decorative ring around the middle. The beads show archaeological patina and are original finds from the Viking period, photographed against white background.
Four dark blue glass beads with consistently placed brown decorative ring. The beads correspond to authentic Viking beads with characteristic form and patina, presented against white background.
Four dark blue glass beads with brown decorative ring around the middle. The beads are authentic Viking finds from archaeological excavations with characteristic patina and form.

Blue glass bead with decoration

€0,95

Ribe

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The price is per piece for the pearls unless otherwise stated. A dark blue glass bead with a beautiful decoration that resembles fire in yellow and red. Handmade glass bead in clear glass. Several find places, i.a. Ribe, Denmark. 

Measurements & Materials

Length 7 mm. Height 12 mm. Width 12 mm. Material: Glass.
All our glasss beads are handmade in the traditional way. Patterns and colors are not painted on, but created from molten glasss wound around a plaster-dipped steel rod. Already during the Viking Age, we Northerners fell in love with the beautiful expression of glasss beads, and it is a love we share with the rest of the world. The process we use today is almost identical to the one the Vikings used. Even though we in Scandinavia had not figured out how to make glasss, thousands of intricate and often locally made glasss beads can be found wherever the Vikings traveled. The glasss and some finished beads were imported from the East. Today, the beads are made in northern India, in a small village not far from the shores of the Ganges. There, the knowledge of making glasss beads is something they are very proud of, and the bead masters dream that their secrets can be passed on to the next generation. And as awareness grows among people and customers around the world who demand jewelry in durable and handmade designs, perhaps it is no longer just a dream.

Care

Glass is a durable material that requires no special maintenance. Handle with care to avoid scratches and cracks.

Details

All our glass beads are handmade in the traditional way.

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping: Within Sweden on orders over 699 kr

Shipping Sweden: Letter 29 kr. Parcel DHL/PostNord 59 kr. Home delivery from 79 kr (depending on weight & size)

Shipping EU: €9.99. Free on orders over €99

Shipping Norway: From 129 NOK. Free on orders over 999 NOK

Returns: 14-day return policy from receipt. Nordlys covers return shipping within Sweden.

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Sustainability & Manufacturing

We at Nordlys always strive to do our best to maintain ethical production and leave the smallest possible footprint on our planet.

Traditional craftsmanship is often produced in a traditional manner in many parts of the world. That is why we constantly work to choose partners with the best conditions and to continuously improve what we can. Long-term partnerships lead to long-term gains.

Read more at Sustainability – Environment & People.

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