Viking Vegvisir Earrings 316L Stainless Steel rune beads Depictions of Odin holding Gungnir

Depictions of Odin holding Gungnir dates back to the Bronze Age and the oldest written literature is by Bragi Boddason from the early 800's where he calls Odin "Gungnis Vafadr" (Gungnir's shaker)

and ornate Norse knot work

This pendant is available in a slightly larger size that measures 1 3/4" tall by 1 1/8" wide

This Viking pendant necklace features an open work Sun symbol captured inside a circle of Elder Futhark Runes

Thor's hammer was also used as an instrument of blessing in births

Viking Vegvisir Earrings 316L Stainless Steel rune beads Depictions of Odin holding GungnirThese Viking earrings feature Vegvisir, the Viking compass. These measure about 1 1 2" long and 5 8" wide. The Vegvisir , "That Which Shows the Way", pronounced "VEGG vee seer". "If this sign is carried, one will never lose one's way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known."