Yorkshire Thor’s Hammer Pendant Sterling Silver and 9k Gold
A replica of Thor’s hammer pendant found in Newton-le-Willows, North Yorkshire. Now part of the “Viking North” exhibition at the Yorkshire Museum
Photograph copyright by Dariusz Klis
Something new in my studio. Thor’s Hammer Pendant from North Yorkshire, Newton-le-Willows.
A beautiful hammer with gold inlay in the shape of an inverted T. The inlay is made of 9-karat gold. The entire piece is made of 925 silver. The original hammer can be admired in the “Viking North” exhibition in the Yorkshire Museum.
Mjölnir is the legendary, magical hammer of Thor, the Norse god of thunder, forged by dwarfs to be an indestructible weapon that never misses its mark and returns to his hand. Known as “the crusher” or “lightning,” it serves as a protector of gods and humanity against giants, while also functioning as a sacred, consecrated tool for fertility and marriage blessings.
Forged by the dwarven brothers Sindri and Brokkr, it has a famously short handle due to Loki’s interference.
It can flatten mountains, create lightning, and shrink to fit inside Thor’s shirt.
Beyond its destructive role, it was worn as a protective amulet to represent prosperity, fertility, and divine blessing.
It was used to bless marriages, sanctify, and protect the dead, in addition to its primary combat role against the Jötuns (giants).
While often depicted as usable only by Thor, Norse myths (such as in the Prose Edda) suggest others could possess it, though it required great strength, and it is later inherited by Thor’s sons, Magni and Modi, after Ragnarök. Vikings wore Thor’s hammer amulets primarily for protection, strength, and to show devotion to the Norse god Thor, who was revered as a guardian of humanity
Each piece of jewellery from the Nord Emporium workshop is handmade by me. You can order personalisation as hand-engraving of your personal rune or initials. Engraving is an option for jewellery that has enough space. The surface may be finished with high-gloss or satin (matte). If you need any customisation, please contact: nord.emproium@gmail.
material: Sterling Silver 925 and 9k gold inlay
size:
height 34mm
width 31mm
eyelet innerdiameter 3mm
Matt’s surface finish. If you would like to get your Thor’s hammer in a high-gloss polished finish, add a note to the order form
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| Weight | 19 g |
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| Dimensions | 28 × 31 mm |
