Period Style Circlets

These are "period-style" circlets for SCA / Ren-Faire wear. Also great for Renaissance-style weddings and Shakespearian plays. I call them "period-style" because they are not documented, plus they have modern findings. However, beaded circlets themselves ARE period for the SCA (pre-1600). I also do not use gemstones / beads that are clearly not period - I don't use tiger-eye or tiger-iron, for example; as they were unknown during the Middle Ages in Europe. I also do not use true nephrite jade, for though it was known in the Orient, it too was not known in Europe, and these are European style circlets. I will occasionally use "substitutes" for gemstones known in period but expensive to come by today: blackstone for jet, sodalite for lapis lazuli, chalk turquoise for true turquoise, imitation hematite for natural hematite. Also, as did jewelry makers in period, I sometimes use glass imitations of real stones - deep red glass for garnet for example, or glass "pearls".

If you are looking for a true period documentable circlet, please email me at: inquiries(at)tidbitstrinkets.com [replace the (at) with @ - this part of my spam blocking]. Please feel free to email me if you want a circlet but nothing here appeals to you. I do custom work, in the same price ranges as these - it all depends of what the circlet is made.

However, these circlets are quite suitable for "everyday" Faire or SCAdian use. They are durable, and 100% guaranteed. If it ever breaks, doesn't fit, or just doesn't match the garb you thought it would, contact me for a repair, replacement, or refund. Each is strung on medium-weight nylon coated beading wire, with a lobster claw clasp and extender chain to make it adjustable. The minimum and maximum lengths of each circlet is listed under it. A circlet can be made longer with addition of a longer chain (free upon request), but generally not shortened. Please measure your head carefully to make sure the circlet you order will fit you.

Please note: Due to unexpectedly high sales (THANK YOU!!!) at my last few events, I am behind in having new stock listed on this site to replace old! BUT please feel free to email me at inquiries(at)tidbitstrinkets.com [(at)=@ spam filter!] to ask about/order a circlet! I promise new circlets on display soon!

Brecchiated Jasper, Mahogany Obsidian and Riverstone Click here for more pictures and closeups A warm combination of brecchiated jasper (barrel beads), mahogany obsidian (round brown beads), riverstone (ivory beads), and black glass, with plated gold findings. Minimum Length: 20 in. (51 cm) Maximum Length: 23 in. (58 cm) Brecchiated Jasper, Mahogany Obsidian and Riverstone Circlet: SOLD!!	Green Adventurine with Black Glass Click here for more pictures and closeups Two sizes of soft green adventurine alternate with black glass seed beads, producing a cool green forest feeling. Silver plated chain. Minimum Length: 21 in. (52 cm) Maximum Length: 25 in. (63 cm) Green Adventurine with Black Glass Circlet: $14.00
Black and White Glass Click here for more pictures and closeups A bit modern looking, but yet made from modern materials. Would look great with basic black or as a necklace with your mundane outfits. Minimum Length: 21 in. (52 cm) Maximum Length: 24 in. (61 cm) Black and White Glass Circlet: SOLD!!	Twisted Red Barrel Beads Click here for more pictures and closeups This simple circlet consists of dark red glass twisted barrel beads interspersed amongst silver-lined glass seed beads. Minimum Length: 19 in. (47 cm) Maximum Length: 23 in. (59 cm) Twisted Red Barrel Beads Circlet: SOLD!!
Cobalt Blue Glass and Freshwater Pearls Click here for more pictures and closeups A simple design of naturally pink-colored freshwater pearls and dark blue glass rounds, accented with white glass seed beads. Minimum Length: 21 in. (53 cm) Maximum Length: 25 in. (64 cm) Cobalt Blue Glass and Freshwater Pearls Circlet: SOLD!!	Red Adventurine and Gold Click here for more pictures and closeups Rectangular red adventurine beads alternated with square gold-plated beads with quatrefoils on them. Between the two types are small 4mm black glass rounds. Minimum Length: 21 in. (54 cm) Maximum Length: 25 in. (64 cm) Red Adventurine and Gold Circlet: SOLD!!