Red Bead Ring

Historical Information

Type: Faceted Beads

Fabric: Glass

Date: Victorian

Find Location: The Thames Estuary, Essex UK

Extra information:

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 some 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 3000 BCB, glazes and Pigments were added to clay beads in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.