For the Modern-Day Völva
In Norse cosmology, Yggdrasil’s roots bind the Nine Worlds, from Asgard’s golden halls to Helheim’s frost-kissed plains. This ring channels the Viking Age’s reverence for the World Tree, a motif carved into runestones like the 9th-century Överhogdal tapestries. Though wedding bands were rare in Viking culture, Yggdrasil symbolized the interconnectedness of all life – a theme echoed in the Hávamál: “An ash I know, Yggdrasil its name, with water white is the great tree wet.” Forged with techniques inspired by Norse smiðir (blacksmiths), the band’s seamless design mirrors the Oseberg ship’s ironwork, while its oxidized finish evokes relics unearthed from Gotland’s soil.
Features
- Yggdrasil’s Embrace – Laser-etched bark rivals Gotland picture stone precision (0.1mm depth)
- Nine Realms’ Unity – Symbolizes cosmic balance between gods, giants, and mortals
- Midgard-proof steel – 316L alloy scoffs at tarnish like Thor’s hammer defies decay
- Berserkr-safe craft – Hypoallergenic guard for sensitive húð (skin), worthy of Freyja’s touch
- Seiðr-steeped finish – Antiqued patina mimics Viking Age gullgubber amulets
Materials
Surgical-grade 316L stainless steel (nickel-free)
Electrochemical oxidized finish
Size Details
Adjustable band fits US sizes 5–8 (15.7–18.9mm). Band width: 0.1 inches (3mm). Weight: 0.21 oz (6g). Skald’s note: Hand-forging may cause ≤0.08mm (0.003 in) textural variations – marks of dvergr (dwarf) dedication.
Care Instructions
Polish with a vaðmál (woolen) cloth; avoid Njörðr’s storms (saltwater). Store in a dry skrin (box) between rituals.
