For the Guardian of Heart and Hearth
This pendant unites the ancient power of Algiz (protection) and Gebo (love), two runes etched into Viking Age artifacts like the 8th-century Sparlösa runestone. Algiz, resembling a standing warrior, was carved onto shields and amulets to invoke divine safeguarding, while Gebo’s X-shape symbolized sacred bonds of kinship and partnership. Forged using techniques honed by Norse smiðir (blacksmiths), the 316L stainless steel mirrors the resilience of Ulfberht swords, its polished finish echoing arm rings traded across Viking trade routes.
Features
- Algiz’s Aegis – 316L alloy repels harm like Thor’s hammer deflects Jörmungandr’s venom
- Gebo’s Bond – Symbolizes love as sacred as Odin’s oath rings in Hávamál verse 42
- Chain of the Fylgja – 23.6-inch (60cm) links adapt to layering or solo prominence
- Hypoallergenic craft – Nickel-free guard for sensitive húð (skin), worthy of Freyja’s touch
- Rune-sharp clarity – Laser-etched glyphs rival Gotland’s 10th-century carvings (0.2mm precision)
Materials
Surgical-grade 316L stainless steel
Anti-tarnish stainless steel wheat chain
Size Details
Pendant: 1.09 x 1.97 inches (27.8 x 50mm). Chain: 23.6 inches (60cm). Weight: 0.5 oz (14.2g). Skald’s note: Hand-forging may cause ≤0.1mm (0.004 in) textural variations – hallmarks of dvergr (dwarf) dedication, not flaws.
Care Instructions
Polish with a vaðmál (woolen) cloth; flee Njörðr’s storms (prolonged moisture). Store in a dry skrin (box) between quests.
