Eskelhem Gotland Bracelet Sterling Silver size XL

Eskelhem Gotland Bracelet Sterling Silver size XL

Very common Viking design of bracelets across the whole of Scandinavia. The bracelet is based on a find from Gotland, Eskelhem, Sweden. The original bracelet is located in Historiska Museet, Stockholm.

Wrist size: 19 – 21 cm (7.5” – 8.2”)

Diameter 6×6 mm

Weight: 55-58g

Material: Sterling Silver 925

http://mis.historiska.se/mis/sok/fid.asp?fid=106945

In Viking culture, arm rings were significant multifaceted items used as a display of wealth and status, a form of portable currency known as “hacksilver,” and as symbols for oaths of loyalty and legal agreements. Both men and women wore them.
So, arm rings made of precious metals like gold and silver denoted the wearer’s wealth and social standing. More ornate or heavier rings indicated greater importance, and kings and chieftains were often referred to as “ring-givers” in sagas and poetry, a title of respect for their generosity in distributing wealth to their followers.
In a time before a standardised coin system was widespread, arm rings, particularly those made of silver, functioned as a practical, portable form of currency because they could be easily cut into smaller pieces (known as hacksilver) to pay for goods and services in trade.

The bracelet can be gently fitted onto your wrist. Don’t bend the bracelet too much because the silver is getting harder when you bend it so many times

If you add information about your wrist size in the order form, you will receive a bracelet perfectly fitted to your wrist size.

For special sizes or customisation, engraving of runes, etc. don’t hesitate to get in touch with me: nord.emporium@gmail.com

Available also in L, M and S sizes

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Each piece of jewellery from the Nord Emporium workshop is handmade by me. You can order personalisation by hand-engraving your rune or initials. Engraving is an option for jewellery that has enough space. The surface may be finished with high polished or satin (matt). If you wish to get matt finish, leave the note in the order form.

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