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A handcrafted Norse necklace designed in the traditional cascade style and handmade with a variety of colorful glass beads in varying sizes. This colorful blend is an array of different shades in tan, amber and green a touch of black.



Both ends of this handcrafted strand include a small split ring which can easily be attached to traditional shoulder brooches to be worn in the Norse fashion or attached to each other to wear as a contemporary necklace around the neck.



Length: 25-inches (63.5 cm)



In our shop, we carry a variety of historical reenactment jewelry to choose from and all of our Norse cascade necklaces are OOAK (one of a kind)!



You are welcome to order one of our one-of-a-kind ready-made necklaces, or of you prefer, we will be happy to custom make one to your specifications. (Please note that the assortment of beads used vary by availability.)



We also offer a selection of shoulder brooches here:

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Beaded Norse cascade necklaces (also known as a treasure necklaces) were a form of status symbol and "wearable wealth" worn by Norse women in the Viking era.



Glass beads, especially glass beads of rare styles and vibrant colors, were highly valued and often gathered through local artistry, passed down to one's younger relatives, gathered up during raids and eagerly purchased at great market towns.



Such necklaces were made up of a variety of beads strung together in a colorful display of wealth and status to be worn by women suspended by shoulder brooches. They have been found in Norse graves and hordes from Great Britain to Denmark.

beading wire, split rings, lampwork beads, glass beads

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Please see my Shop Policies for information on Refunds, Exchanges and Alteration Requests.