Alberta artist Marcia Fossey has been making jewellery from reclaimed historic beads since 1992. Most of the beads she uses are 100 to 200 years old. Historic beads were originally traded with First Nations people in exchange for furs.
These pieces feature unique square shaped two toned beads that are textured on one side and are dated from the early 1900. The sterling silver focus bead is a new bead which compliments the blue and burgundy colors of these beautiful historic beads.
Earrings $22.00
Product # 815
Dimensions: 1.5” (4cm) hanging length
Bracelet $35.00
Product # 812
Dimensions: 8” (20cm) fully extended
Necklace $65.00
Product # 810
Dimensions: 17.5” (44cm) fully extended
Stripes, black masai and bronze beads from the late 1800s make up this attractive set of jewelry. The necklace focus bead is a striped, multicolored ‘King” bead and the combination of brown, blacks and bronzes will compliment a variety of fall shades.
Earrings $22.00
Product # 896
Dimensions: 1.5” (4cm) hanging length
Bracelet $35.00
Product # 890
Dimensions: 7.5” (19cm) fully extended
Necklace $75.00
Product# 889
Dimensions: 18.5” (47cm) fully extended
Red Hudson Bay trading beads combine with a strong coin silver focus bead to make a stunning jewelry set. These beads from the late 1800s are becoming increasingly rare and are a unique example of Canadian historic culture.
Earrings $22.00
Product # 104
Dimensions: 1.5” (4cm) hanging length
Bracelet $35.00
Product# 100
Dimensions: 7.5” (19cm) fully extended
Necklace $70.00
Product # 428
Dimensions: 18” (45cm) fully extended
