For the Chooser of the Slain
In Norse sagas like the Poetic Edda, Valkyries—Óðins meyjar (Odin’s maidens)—soared over battlefields to select warriors worthy of Valhalla, where they’d feast as einherjar until Ragnarök. This pendant captures their ethereal grace, its design inspired by 8th-century Gotlandic image stones like Tjängvide, where Valkyries ride winged horses to guide the fallen. Forged in 304 steel, it honors the women who served mead to heroes and wove destiny itself.
Features
- Valkyrie motif mirrors Tjängvide stone carvings (0.3mm engraving depth)
- 304 alloy defies tarnish like Mjǫllnir repels Jǫrmungandr’s venom
- 23.6" (60cm) wheat chain adapts for layering or solo prominence
- Nickel-free guard protects sensitive húð (skin), worthy of Freyja’s touch
- 1.18 x 1.85-inch (30x47mm) pendant echoes ceremonial brooches from Swedish hoards
Materials
Surgical-grade 304 stainless steel
Anti-tarnish wheat chain
Size Details
Pendant: 1.18 x 1.85 inches (30 x 47mm). Chain: 23.6 inches (60cm). Skald’s note: Hand-forging may cause ≤0.1mm (0.004 in) textural variations – hallmarks of dvergr (dwarf) craft, not flaws.
Care Instructions
Polish with a vaðmál (woolen) cloth; avoid Njörðr’s storms (saltwater). Store in a dry skrin (box) between quests.
