These decorative beads were inspired by the light greens of fresh new shoots seen in spring and the countryside comes to new life and many creatures thrive in the joy of the new life. Embellished with Malachite, cats’ eye, ceramic and glass beads with an option of Viking runes as well as silver nickel spacer beads and spring/nature themed charms.
 
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 9.5 inch (24 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.