Solid silver Vegvísir or Viking compass pendant with a gemstone quality feldspar in a gold vermeil setting on a solid sterling silver chain.

Made in the British Isles. This solid silver Vegvísir pendant features a gemstone quality feldspar in a gold vermeil setting.

The Vegvisir symbol is in fact a magical stave from the book called Huld Manuscript collected in Iceland by Geir Vigfusson in 1860. There's an inscription accompanying the stave that declares that "if this sign is carried, one will never lose one's way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known".
In today’s world, many of us occasionally feel a little bit lost, so the Vegvisir is still a very relevant amulet.

Vegvisir translates as ‘way shower’ or ‘trail marker’. Many people may also know them as ‘Viking compasses’, which is not entirely accurate - although they do come from Iceland, and Icelanders are descended from Vikings.

To create this piece I have utilized some of the most up-to-date technology alongside some of the oldest skills still used in jewellery and silversmithing. To emphasize the details of the carving, the silver model was given an antique appearance by oxidising and then satin finishing the pendant. The whole piece was then coated with a layer of clear lacquer to help preserve the colouration.

The pendant measures 2.5cm, which is one inch, in diameter.

All of my silver jewellery is made from solid Sterling Silver (silver with a purity of at least 92.5%). It does not contain any lead or other harmful materials.
I do my best to insure all the raw materials I use have been sourced responsibly and I always price my work honestly.

The finished piece has been hung from a sturdy 20 inch long solid silver chain and is supplied in its own gift box.

All pieces are handmade in a small workshop and shipped to collectors across the world using insured & recorded post.

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