Asgard Hand Crafted Pewter Beard Bead
Available in a range of designs - Choose from the following:
Borre Style - This pewter bead has the ring-chain motif on it that is commonly seen in Viking age art of the Borre style. It has a hole of 5mm so that it can be used on beard or hair braids. Approx Dimension: overall width of 15mm, and a depth of 7mm.
Jelling Style - This pewter bead has a Viking beast depicted in the Jelling style winding its way around the cylindrical form of the bead. It has a hole of 6mm so that it can be used on beard or hair braids. Approx Dimension: overall width of 10mm and a length of 16mm.
Skjolhamn - This pewter bead is based on the silver one that was used to fasten the neck of a Viking age tunic found at Skjolhamn in Norway. It has a hole that is 6mm so it can be used on beard hair braids, or as a clothing fastener, as the original was. Approx Dimension: overall width of 12mm and a length of 7mm.
Herringbone - This pewter bead has a hole of 6mm so that it can be used on beard or hair braids. Approx Dimension: overall width of 10mm and a length of 16mm
Jorvik Dragon - This pewter bead has a hole of 6mm so that it can be used on beard or hair braids. Approx Dimension: overall width of 10mm and a length of 16mm
Odin's Raven - This pewter bead has a hole of 6mm so that it can be used on beard or hair braids. Approx Dimension: overall width of 10mm and a length of 16mm
Valsgarde - Decorated with a design taken from a gilt-bronze bridle-mount which predates the viking era in origin. Dating from the 7th Century, the interlacing ribbon-like animals with outstretched jaws on the carving have been identified as Style II. This bead, cast in pewter, is perfect as a dreadlock adornment an a thick beard plait, weighing 8.4g and measuring 1.4cm x 1.8cm with a 8mm hole.
Openwork Urnes Dragon - This bead has been styled with an openwork design. The dragon that intricately surrounds this lightweight bead has been carved in the Urnes style and has been inspired by a Rune Stone carving found in Upland, Denmark. This bead has an 8mm hole, and make a great addition to any viking beard, braid or dreadlock. Cast in pewter, it weighs approximately 4g. The piece is 17mm high and 12mm at its widest point.
Spiral Granulated Bead - This pewter bead is based on finds of silver beads from the Viking age. Where the spirals and granulated patterns were a common form of design. The hole in this bead is 3mm wide and is a perfect adornment for bead necklaces or thin hair braids.
Handmade Replica and Inspired Viking and Celtic Jewellery made by Asgard in Scotland, United Kingdom using traditional methods.
Asgard Viking and Celtic Jewellery
Viking jewellery was worn for protection and reflected the traits of the Norse gods the Vikings believed in. The design of the jewellery was often inspired by symbols of the deity and the stories connected with them. Through raids and trade, the Vikings often got into contact with other civilisations and cultures that influenced the design of their own jewellery as well - Celtic knotwork designs spread this way. The styles of the Viking Age are categorised as (chronologically) the Osberg style, the Borre style, the Jelling style, the Mammen style, the Ringerike style and the Urnes style.