Viking Triquetra Medallion Bead: Bronze
Specifications
| Color | Bronze |
| Material | Zinc alloy, patinated bronze finish |
| Dimensions | Height: 10 mm | Diameter: 8 mm | Hole: 6 mm |
| For | Unisex |
- For: men and women (adults)
- Zinc alloy, patinated bronze finish
- 6 mm hole · worn on a beard or hair braid
- Sold individually, height 10 mm, diameter 8 mm
- Free shipping from 49€ · secure payment
The three-branched knot, centered and surrounded by scrolls
A single three-branched knot in the center of a medallion, surrounded by scrolls, on a beard and hair bead made of bronze-patinated alloy. The triquetra is treated here like a coat of arms, not as a repeating pattern.
Find this model in our collection of Viking beard and hair beads.
What sets this beard bead apart
- The patinated bronze darkens the background of the medallion: the knot stands out all the more as it is the only motif on the face.
- A design drawn with a single continuous line, with no beginning or end — it can be read from any angle; the bead has no right-side up.
- A slide-on, not a clasp: the bead slides onto the lock of hair before braiding. It is the thickness of the braid that holds it in place, so there is nothing that can break.
- Bore hole of approximately 6 mm: the only criterion that truly matters. It must be slightly narrower than the finished braid, and slightly wider than the loose lock of hair.
Specifications
- Material: Zinc alloy, patinated bronze finish
- Inner bore: approximately 6 mm
- Dimensions: approximately 10 mm in height, 8 mm in diameter
- Wear: beard, mustache, or hair, on a braided lock
- Sold: individually
Did you know?
The triquetra can be found engraved on the Funbo runestone in Sweden, and just as much in Irish insular art: the Book of Kells contains several. This is why the "Celtic knot" label is only half-correct — the two regions crossed paths throughout the Viking Age, and untangling one from the other on a given interlace often requires a specialist's eye. Its interpretation as a symbol of the Trinity comes from Christianization and not from pagan usage.
To learn more, our Viking hairstyle guide details cuts, braids, and beards with supporting sources, and our Futhark alphabet guide covers each sign one by one.
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How does it differ from the other triquetra bead?
Here there is a single knot, centered in a medallion. The other model in the section repeats the knotwork over the whole surface, with no standalone motif.
Is the triquetra a Viking symbol?
It is attested in the Scandinavian world — the Funbo runestone — and in the Irish Insular world. Both traditions use it; it does not belong to just one.
Which finish should I choose?
Patinated bronze adds warmth and suits brown or red hair. The same model comes in antique silver, a cooler tone, for fair hair.
What strand thickness does this bead fit?
A hole of about 6 mm, suited to a beard braid of medium thickness or a thin braid of hair.
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