Beautiful Bead Earrings

Historical Information

Type: Beads

Fabric: Glass

Date: Victorian

Find Location: The Thames Estuary, UK

Extra information:

Your pink faceted and Red Round beads came from the Thames Estuary in Essex. They were found on separate mudlarking trips but work perfectly together.

A little history of beads

The earliest beads were made from naturally available materials like bone, shell, wood, and stone, as these were simple to use and source, and easily accessible. Bead making in ancient times was a skilful and labour-intensive craft. The earliest clay beads were made by rolling soft natural clays by hand and then dried in the sun. These beads were later improved by firing or baking the clay to harden and reduce breakage. Around 3,000 BCB. glazes and pigments were added to clay beads in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.

All jewellery findings and chains are made with Stainless Steel (the most recyclable material available) unless otherwise stated.