Jewelry
My jewelry designs are based on bead finds from the Iron Age, the Viking Age in particular. While some items are made to be as similar to the original find as possible, other items have a more creative twist to them. Check out the category 'Historical Replicas' for items based on particular finds.
I take great care to find beads that resemble the original find in the best way possible. Some items are made with beads of different types of materials. I use both new and recycled vintage beads.
Historical Replicas
Based on Bead Finds from the Iron Age
The items listed in this section are based on particular bead finds from Iron Age Norway and Sweden. I take great care to find beads that resemble the original find in the best way possible. Together with these jewelry pieces you will receive an information pamphlet with a description of the original find and an overview of the different types of beads used in my interpreation.
Migration Period Historical Replica Dønna Gravefind, NORWAY | Old Carnelian and Glass Beads with Bronze S-Hook | Reenactment Bead Strand
Single bead strand with 24 beads with bronze S-hooks on either end, to be suspended between the two tortoise brooches, worn on the front of the female apron dress or ‘hangerock’.
Together with this item, you will receive an information pamphlet with a description of the original find and an overview of the different types of beads used in this bead strand.
The inspiration for this item comes from the bead find at Dønna (Norway). The beads were found in 1955, during an excavation of a grave dated to the Migration Period (4th to 6th century AD). Over 24 beads were recorded, though several were severely damaged.
Together with this item, you will receive an information pamphlet with a description of the original find and an overview of the different types of beads used in this bead strand.
The inspiration for this item comes from the bead find at Dønna (Norway). The beads were found in 1955, during an excavation of a grave dated to the Migration Period (4th to 6th century AD). Over 24 beads were recorded, though several were severely damaged.
Historical Replica Sunndal Viking Gravefind, NORWAY | Tiny Bead Strand Agate and Glass Beads with Bronze S-Hook | Viking Reenactment
Tiny bead strand, based on a historical bead find from Romfo in Sunndal (Norway), dated to the Viking Age. I have attached a bronze S-hook at the top, so that you may hang the bead strand onto your tortoise apron brooches.
Replica Kaupang Viking Gravefind, NORWAY | Tiny Brooch String for Viking Reenactment with Agate and Glass Beads and Bronze S-hook
Tiny bead strand, based on a historical bead find from Kaupang (Norway), dated to the Viking Age. I have attached a bronze S-hook at the top, so that you may hang the bead strand onto your tortoise apron brooches.
Replica Gårdby Viking Age Bead Find, SWEDEN | Adjustable Necklace on Linen Cord for Viking Reenactment | Glass & Bone Beads
Adjustable necklace based on historical beads from Gårdby, on the island of Öland (Sweden), dated to the Viking Age.
Necklace with 22 beads (2 bone beads and 20 glass beads). The center focus of this necklace is a quartet of old, handmade melon beads. Next to the melon beads there are several silver foil beads (different styles, but all handmade). The necklace contains two bone beads, and at the end, there are some smaller glass crow beads and tiny wheel beads with a silver shade.
The beads are strung on a thin waxed linen cord, with a thickness of 1 mm (0 ³/₆₄ in). I have made two sliding knots so that the necklace is adjustable.
Necklace with 22 beads (2 bone beads and 20 glass beads). The center focus of this necklace is a quartet of old, handmade melon beads. Next to the melon beads there are several silver foil beads (different styles, but all handmade). The necklace contains two bone beads, and at the end, there are some smaller glass crow beads and tiny wheel beads with a silver shade.
The beads are strung on a thin waxed linen cord, with a thickness of 1 mm (0 ³/₆₄ in). I have made two sliding knots so that the necklace is adjustable.
Viking Brooch Chains
Fibula Brooch Jewelry
These bead chains can be suspended between the two tortoise brooches, worn on the front of the female apron dress or ‘hangerock’. Archaeologists have proposed different interpretations of how bead jewelry could have been worn by Viking Age women. One interpretation is that bead chains were attached to brooches, the dress’ loops, or the fabric itself.
Viking Brooch Bead Chain «Red Hearted Woman»
This bead strand can be used in different ways. It can be suspended between the two tortoise brooches, worn on the front of the female Viking apron dress (‘hangerock’). The beads are strung on a very strong, raw linen cord, ca. 70 cm long (27 in). If you like, you can make a necklace or use the bead strand in your own jewelry designs. You can also add your own beads to this strand, or use the beads in your own creations.
The beads are an assortment of 27 glass beads.
The center focus of this necklace is a red melon bead. The necklace also has one silver foil bead and several other beads in different shapes and shades of silver and blue.
The beads are an assortment of 27 glass beads.
The center focus of this necklace is a red melon bead. The necklace also has one silver foil bead and several other beads in different shapes and shades of silver and blue.
Bead Chain «Viking Quartz»
This bead strand can be used in different ways. It can be suspended between the two tortoise brooches, worn on the front of the female Viking apron dress or ‘hangerock’. The beads are strung on a very strong, raw linen cord, ca. 63 cm long (24.8 in). If you like, you can make a necklace or use the bead strand in your own jewelry designs. You can also add your own beads to this strand, or use the beads in your own creations.
The beads are an assortment of 17 beads, including 2 tube beads and 2 round beads of Crystal Quartz (Rock Crystal). The other beads are made of glass.
The center focus of this necklace is a dark blue melon bead. The necklace has a variety of different smaller melon beads in different shades of blue.
The beads are an assortment of 17 beads, including 2 tube beads and 2 round beads of Crystal Quartz (Rock Crystal). The other beads are made of glass.
The center focus of this necklace is a dark blue melon bead. The necklace has a variety of different smaller melon beads in different shades of blue.
Viking Brooch Bead Chain «Women’s Strength»
This bead strand can be used in different ways. It can be suspended between the two tortoise brooches, worn on the front of the female viking apron dress or ‘hangerock’. The beads are strung on a very strong, raw linen cord, ca. 62 cm long (24.4 in). If you like, you can make a necklace or use the bead strand in your own jewelry designs.
The beads are an assortment of 15 beads, including two bone beads and two red agate tube beads. I have made two knots on either side of the bead row, to keep the beads in place.
The center focus of this necklace is a white, shiny melon bead. Next to this, there are several light blue melon beads, both larger and smaller types.
The beads are an assortment of 15 beads, including two bone beads and two red agate tube beads. I have made two knots on either side of the bead row, to keep the beads in place.
The center focus of this necklace is a white, shiny melon bead. Next to this, there are several light blue melon beads, both larger and smaller types.
Viking Brooch Bead Strand «Red Sunset»
This bead strand can be used in different ways. It can be suspended between the two tortoise brooches, worn on the front of the female viking apron dress or ‘hangerock’. The beads are strung on a very strong, raw linen cord, ca. 90 cm long (35 in). If you like, you can make a necklace or use the bead strand in your own jewelry designs.
The beads are an assortment of 23 glass and gemstone beads. I have made small knots on either side of the bead row, to keep the beads in place.
The center focus of this necklace is a red melon bead. The necklace has a variety of different Red Agate and Carnelian beads, in addition to silver foil beads (in brown glass).
The beads are an assortment of 23 glass and gemstone beads. I have made small knots on either side of the bead row, to keep the beads in place.
The center focus of this necklace is a red melon bead. The necklace has a variety of different Red Agate and Carnelian beads, in addition to silver foil beads (in brown glass).
Viking Brooch Bead Chain «Midnight Sun»
This single bead chain can be suspended between the two tortoise brooches, worn on the front of the female apron dress or ‘hangerock’.
The beads are an assortment of 26 beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The center focus of this necklace is a white lampwork bead with a yellow wave. I have added a handmade ceramic bead and golden silver foil bead, to highlight the yellow shades in this item.
The beads are an assortment of 26 beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The center focus of this necklace is a white lampwork bead with a yellow wave. I have added a handmade ceramic bead and golden silver foil bead, to highlight the yellow shades in this item.
Double String Viking Necklace «Words of Wisdom»
Blue Millefiori Mosaic with Bronze S-Hooks
The beads are an assortment of 52 glass beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The center focus of this necklace is a dark blue millefiori bead, together with two red melon beads. The center piece of the upper strand is a light blue glass bead.
The beads are an assortment of 52 glass beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The center focus of this necklace is a dark blue millefiori bead, together with two red melon beads. The center piece of the upper strand is a light blue glass bead.
Double String Viking Necklace «Whisper»
Millefiori Mosaic with Bronze S-Hooks
The beads are an assortment of 45 glass beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The center focus of this necklace is a big blue silver foil bead, next to a blue millefiori bead. The center piece of the upper strand is a large, transparent moss green glass bead. I have added several golden silver foil beads to give extra sparkle to this bead chain.
The beads are an assortment of 45 glass beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The center focus of this necklace is a big blue silver foil bead, next to a blue millefiori bead. The center piece of the upper strand is a large, transparent moss green glass bead. I have added several golden silver foil beads to give extra sparkle to this bead chain.
Double String Viking Necklace «Red Beauty»
This one-of-a-kind double bead chain can be suspended between the two tortoise brooches, worn on the front of the female apron dress or ‘hangerock’.
The beads are an assortment of 52 glass beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The center focus of this necklace is a duo of red melon beads and a large purple disc bead. The center piece of the upper strand is a large, transparent pink glass bead. I have added vintage, colorful millefiori beads to highlight the red and pink shades of this item.
The beads are an assortment of 52 glass beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The center focus of this necklace is a duo of red melon beads and a large purple disc bead. The center piece of the upper strand is a large, transparent pink glass bead. I have added vintage, colorful millefiori beads to highlight the red and pink shades of this item.
Double String Viking Necklace «Sister»
This one-of-a-kind double bead chain can be suspended between the two tortoise brooches, worn on the front of the female apron dress or ‘hangerock’.
The beads are an assortment of 62 glass beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The beads are an assortment of 62 glass beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
Viking Brooch Bead Chain «Forgotten Tales»
This one-of-a-kind single-strand bead chain can be suspended between the two tortoise brooches, worn on the front of the female apron dress or ‘hangerock’.
The beads are an assortment of 26 glass beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The center focus of this necklace is a vintage eye bead, together with a dark blue lemon bead and a red rondelle. The bead strand also contains two red transparent glass beads, resembling red agate.
The beads are an assortment of 26 glass beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The center focus of this necklace is a vintage eye bead, together with a dark blue lemon bead and a red rondelle. The bead strand also contains two red transparent glass beads, resembling red agate.
Viking Brooch Bead Chain «Dream»
This one-of-a-kind single-strand bead chain can be suspended between the two tortoise brooches, worn on the front of the female apron dress or ‘hangerock’.
The beads are an assortment of 26 glass beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The center focus of this necklace is a sparkling lamp work bead in a dark blue color, together with a blue melon bead and mosaic rondelle. I've added light pink feather beads as well.
The beads are an assortment of 26 glass beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The center focus of this necklace is a sparkling lamp work bead in a dark blue color, together with a blue melon bead and mosaic rondelle. I've added light pink feather beads as well.
Viking Brooch Bead Chain «Summer Solstice Necklace»
This one-of-a-kind single bead chain can be suspended between the two tortoise brooches, worn on the front of the female apron dress or ‘hangerock’.
The beads are an assortment of 22 glass beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The center focus of this necklace is a vintage eye bead, together with a large red disc bead and two yellow feather beads. The necklace also contains several more ochre-colored saucer beads and two handmade red glass beads resembling red agate.
The beads are an assortment of 22 glass beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The center focus of this necklace is a vintage eye bead, together with a large red disc bead and two yellow feather beads. The necklace also contains several more ochre-colored saucer beads and two handmade red glass beads resembling red agate.
Viking Brooch Bead Chain «Early Spring»
This one-of-a-kind single bead chain can be suspended between the two tortoise brooches, worn on the front of the female apron dress or ‘hangerock’.
The beads are an assortment of 24 glass beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The center focus of this necklace is a duo of vintage eye beads, together with a large moss green disc bead. It also contains an ochre-colored segment bead, and tiny green melon beads, together with several opaque red beads.
The beads are an assortment of 24 glass beads and strung on a very strong raw linen cord.
The center focus of this necklace is a duo of vintage eye beads, together with a large moss green disc bead. It also contains an ochre-colored segment bead, and tiny green melon beads, together with several opaque red beads.
Viking Necklaces
Beads strung on a leather or linen cord
These necklaces are inspired by finds from the Viking Age. The beads are strung on a fixed lenght cord or an adjustable cord, made of wazed linen or leather. The beads are an assortment of glass, bone, and stone beads.
Viking Inspired Necklace «Eye of the Seer»
Necklace with 7 glass beads, inspired by finds from the Viking Age. I have tied small knots on both ends of the bead row, so that the beads stay in place.
The design of this piece is based on bead finds from the Viking Age.
The focal bead is a blue Viking Age replica eye bead, together with blue melon beads, light blue semi-transparent beads and blue ribbed cylinder beads.
The design of this piece is based on bead finds from the Viking Age.
The focal bead is a blue Viking Age replica eye bead, together with blue melon beads, light blue semi-transparent beads and blue ribbed cylinder beads.
Viking Inspired Necklace «Blue Millefiori Focal Bead»
Necklace with 18 glass beads, inspired by finds from the Viking Age. I have tied small knots on both ends of the bead row so that the beads stay in place.
The design of this piece is based on bead finds from the Viking Age.
The focal bead is a blue mosaic bead, together with a Carnelian rondelle bead. The necklace also contains:
- one fossilized Stegodon stone bead
- one 2 cm long black feather bead
- one antique Dutch glass trade bead(s) from the mid- to late 1800s
The design of this piece is based on bead finds from the Viking Age.
The focal bead is a blue mosaic bead, together with a Carnelian rondelle bead. The necklace also contains:
- one fossilized Stegodon stone bead
- one 2 cm long black feather bead
- one antique Dutch glass trade bead(s) from the mid- to late 1800s
Viking Inspired Necklace «Nordic Forest»
Necklace with 7 glass beads, inspired by finds from the Viking Age. I have tied small knots on both ends of the bead row, so that the beads stay in place.
The design of this piece is based on bead finds from the Viking Age.
The focal bead is a Viking Age replica bead, of green glass with a stripe- and wave-pattern. Next to the focal bead, there are two red melon beads, blue round beads and brown crow beads.
The design of this piece is based on bead finds from the Viking Age.
The focal bead is a Viking Age replica bead, of green glass with a stripe- and wave-pattern. Next to the focal bead, there are two red melon beads, blue round beads and brown crow beads.
Viking Inspired Necklace «Huldra»
Necklace with 7 glass beads, inspired by finds from the Viking Age. I have tied small knots on both ends of the bead row, so that the beads stay in place.
The design of this piece is based on bead finds from the Viking Age.
The focal bead is a Viking Age replica eye bead, together with ochre-coloured saucer beads, red melon beads, and brown crow beads.
The design of this piece is based on bead finds from the Viking Age.
The focal bead is a Viking Age replica eye bead, together with ochre-coloured saucer beads, red melon beads, and brown crow beads.
Viking Inspired Necklace «Lady of the House»
Necklace with 9 glass beads, inspired by finds from the Viking Age. I have tied small knots on both ends of the bead row, so that the beads stay in place.
The design of this piece is based on bead finds from the Viking Age.
The focal bead is a Viking Age replica bead, together with assorted beads in different shades of blue and red.
The design of this piece is based on bead finds from the Viking Age.
The focal bead is a Viking Age replica bead, together with assorted beads in different shades of blue and red.
Viking Inspired Necklace «The One Eyed»
Necklace with 7 glass beads, inspired by finds from the Viking Age. I have tied small knots on both ends of the bead row, so that the beads stay in place.
The design of this piece is based on bead finds from the Viking Age.
The focal bead is a Viking Age replica eye bead, together with ochre-coloured saucer beads, red melon beads, and brown crow beads.
The design of this piece is based on bead finds from the Viking Age.
The focal bead is a Viking Age replica eye bead, together with ochre-coloured saucer beads, red melon beads, and brown crow beads.