Timeless Beaded Jewellery Inspired by Ancient Civilizations
Our beaded jewellery collection is inspired by the timeless elegance of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Celtic, and Roman designs. Each meticulously handcrafted piece features authentic ancient beads, blending traditional techniques and modern materials to create unique, wearable art. From classic to contemporary styles, our jewellery is designed for the modern collector at affordable prices.
Ancient Beads: A Glimpse into the Past
Beads, one of humanity's earliest forms of decoration, were crafted from bone, shell, and stone, often as amulets for good luck or protection. Faience beads, which appeared around 5500 years ago in Egypt and Mesopotamia, were often paired with gold, lapis lazuli, and carnelian. Later, glass-making emerged, creating beads from simple materials like sand, quartz, and soda ash.
Every authentic ancient bead shows unique characteristics, adding a touch of historical charm to each piece, ensuring no two are ever alike.
Ancient Craftsmanship meets Modern Appeal
- Stringing: The traditional method of threading beads on leather or thread, still used today.
- Wire-Wrapping: Originating around 2000 BC, this technique allows beads and amulets to be integrated into intricate designs without heating or soldering, creating stunning patterns of loops and spirals.
- Chain-Linking: One of the oldest jewellery-making techniques, chain-linking dates back to 2500 BC. Chains could be adorned with gemstones, charms, and glass to replicate the look of precious stones.
Authentic, Unique, and Customizable
Our collection includes bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, and pendants, each crafted to be a unique work of art. From Neolithic stone and shell beads to faience beads of ancient Egypt, Eye beads from the Celts to glass beads from the Roman Empire, our designs honour the rich history of bead-making
Our talented Dutch designers create each piece by hand. They blend ancient and modern materials with a focus on quality and precision. Each earring, necklace, ring or bracelet is a small piece of history, suitable for modern wear or display.
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✂️ Did you know? Our talented designers can make small adjustments to existing designs or create a completely unique piece tailored to your preferences, ensuring that your jewellery is truly one-of-a-kind.
Durable, High-Quality Materials
Our jewellery is crafted with professional stringing materials, nickel-free metals, and gold/silver plating for durability and beauty. Perfect for daily wear or display.
Faience and Glass Beads Care Tips
To keep your jewellery looking its best, be sure to follow our expert care recommendations. Learn more about how to clean, store, and maintain your jewellery with ancient faience and glass beads by visiting our
Care for Ancient Beads page.
General information
The jewellery will be delivered in a jewellery box to allow for safe storage and secure protection during shipping.
Certificate of Authenticity is available upon request (pdf-format).
Browse our collection now and own a piece of ancient history!
