These decorative beads were inspired by the mysteries of the moon with its power over the tides the moon holds sway over many feminine beliefs, many shades of greys through to iridescent white beads to reflect the moon stone style qualities in the main centrepiece lunette a symbol found in many cultures closely tied with the moon and the goddesses governed by it.
 
In History Viking beads were not only seen as forms of beautiful decoration but also as a way of showing off their wealth and even more interestingly a form of rudimentary currency, as metal was a more rare substance during the viking era it has been documented that when purchasing goods vikings may break off bits of metal from their beads and use them to pay for their purchase.
 
Expose glow in the dark beads to sunlight and you will reveal that in the dark they have a mystical green glow!
 
Width of beads - Approximately 12.5 inch (32 cm).
Beads come suspended on two pins to attach them to the front of your outfit.
 
All Gem's Trading Co products are hand-made in the U.K. which makes each one unique, but as a result the products may have slight variations in patterns and colours.