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VALKNUTRunic Compass Pendant Necklace

Stainless steel · Ancient Silver, Black or Bronze · 32mm · 51–80cm cord

Vegvísir front · Valknut back. The Valknut is carved on 8th-century Gotland picture stones; the Vegvísir is first recorded in 1860.

£29.90 £79.90 Save £50.00 Sale prices end at midnight UK time.
FinishAncient Silver
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Details

The Vegvísir at the center. The Elder Futhark around the edge. An open eye at the heart.
The VALKNUT pendant carries the Vegvísir and the Elder Futhark on its face and four symbols on its back — worn by those who know where they're going, even through the fog.

  • Premium 316L Stainless Steel — ancient silver oxidized finish, hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant
  • FRONT: Vegvísir compass (8-armed Icelandic stave) in raised silver relief
  • FRONT: Full Elder Futhark runic alphabet engraved on outer ring
  • BACK: Valknut, Triquetra, Crescent & Mjolnir symbols in raised relief
  • Open center hole — intentional, part of the design
  • Black twisted braided wax cord — adjustable 51 to 80cm
  • Pendant diameter: 32mm · Weight: 13g · Unisex
Where the chain sits
45cm Collarbone 50cm Below collarbone 55cm Top of chest 60cm Upper chest

The cord slides from 51 to 80cm: wear it high at the collarbone or low on the chest.

Delivery & returns

Free tracked delivery on every order. Not for you? You have 120 days to send it back for a full refund.

Lifetime warranty & care

Every piece is covered by our lifetime warranty. Stainless steel is tarnish-resistant; the darkened recesses are part of the finish. Keep it away from perfume and harsh chemicals, and wipe with a soft dry cloth.

VALKNUT — Runic Compass Pendant Necklace

The story behind it

Two symbols, a thousand years apart.

The back carries the Valknut, three interlocked triangles carved on 8th-century Gotland picture stones such as Stora Hammars I. The front carries the Vegvísir, first recorded in an Icelandic manuscript of 1860. The name valknut is modern; no Old Norse text uses it.

This pendant is a stylised take, not a replica: the Vegvísir and a full Elder Futhark row on the face, Valknut, triquetra, crescent and Mjölnir on the back, an open hole at the centre.

32mmPendant
13gWeight
51–80cmAdjustable cord

A note from Grégor

To everyone who has worn our pieces:

We're closing North Hoard. Ad costs kept climbing and cheap copies are everywhere. We'd rather stop properly than cut corners.

What's left is reduced. Once a piece sells out, it won't be made again.

Grégor

Founder, North Hoard

What the hoard is saying

Worn every day

4.8 Excellent
Based on 1579+ customers
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Built to outlast me

Wore it every day for three months straight — workouts, showers, rain, whatever. Zero tarnish, zero fading. The weight alone tells you it's real. First piece that doesn't feel like jewellery, feels like an heirloom.

James T. Verified Buyer

Heavier than it looks online

You can feel the metal the moment you pick it up. Not hollow plated junk. Dark finish holds up, engraving stays sharp. Exactly what I wanted — nothing flashy, just solid and intentional.

Oliver H. Verified Buyer

Finally found my piece

Been hunting for a ring that doesn't scream and doesn't vanish either. This lands dead center. Subtle rune detail, matte finish, sits right on the finger. Got a few comments without asking for them.

Henry W. Verified Buyer

Shipped fast, arrived clean

Ordered Monday, landed Friday. Packaging was minimal and right — raw linen, small card, no plastic. The piece itself looked better in hand than on the website. That's rare.

Thomas R. Verified Buyer

Subtle detail, serious impact

I don't do loud jewellery. This sits dark and quiet on me, and people still notice. The engraving is delicate but the weight is heavy. Fair price for the finish — most brands charge triple for less.

Edward M. Verified Buyer

Worth more than what I paid

Honestly surprised at the build quality for this bracket. Solid stainless steel, properly finished edges, no rough spots. Daily wear for six weeks now, still looks day one. Getting a second one for my brother.

William B. Verified Buyer

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Questions

Is the closing sale real?

Yes. Ad costs kept climbing and cheap copies are everywhere. What's left is reduced, and once a piece sells out, it won't be made again.

Will it tarnish?

It's stainless steel, so it's tarnish-resistant and hypoallergenic. Our lifetime warranty covers every piece.

How does multi-buy work?

Mix any pieces: 2 save 10%, 3 save 20%, 4 or more save 30%. Every piece in your bag counts, and it's applied automatically at checkout.

Where does a 51–80cmcm chain sit?

The cord slides from 51 to 80cm: wear it high at the collarbone or low on the chest.

What if it's not for me?

You have 120 days to send it back for a full refund.