Rams' heads symbolized fertility, vitality, and spiritual strength for the Celts and Germanic peoples; the ram was also considered a companion of gods like Thor. The beard bead, made of 925 sterling silver, is attached by tightly braiding or twisting a strand of hair and then pulling it through the inner hole of the bead using a threading tool. For extra security, a small, transparent or black hair tie can be placed below the bead, over which the bead is then slid.