Recent excavations in Wiltshire have brought to light a hoard of Bronze Age artefacts, including beautifully crafted gold sun discs, thought to be worn by high-ranking individuals over 4,000 years ago. These discs, typically paired and found on the shoulders of burials, are among the earliest examples of ceremonial jewellery in Britain.

“Echoes of the sun, shaped in gold – uncover the sacred elegance of Britain’s earliest jewellery tradition.”

What’s fascinating is the geometry: precisely punched patterns forming radiant sun-like designs, likely symbolising life, fertility, and celestial power. For jewellery lovers and history buffs alike, these ancient motifs are more than decorative—they’re windows into early belief systems and status symbols.

At British Historical Jewellery, we honour these ancient symbols through handcrafted recreations in bronze, gold, and silver. Each piece in our Bronze Age Collection is made using methods that echo prehistoric metalworking techniques, capturing the simplicity and power of ancient British design.

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