Jewelry

Scandinavian Jewelry Traditions

Sølje (Norway). Traditional Norwegian silver filigree jewelry, recognizable by concave dish-shaped pendants that catch the light. Historically part of the bunad (Norwegian folk costume) and worn at weddings and formal occasions. Our Sølje pieces are in sterling silver.

Sámi jewelry (Sápmi / Lapland). The Indigenous Sámi tradition uses reindeer leather, pewter/tin thread, sterling silver, and reindeer antler. See the dedicated Sami Jewelry collection.

Viking & Norse. Vegvisir (Icelandic compass symbol), runes, Mjölnir (Thor's Hammer). Sterling silver and pewter pieces drawing on Norse symbology.

Heritage motifs. Dala horse earrings, Swedish and Norwegian flag pieces, Northern Lights, reindeer — smaller pieces that carry Nordic identity quietly.

The Makers and Lines

A&C Oslo — contemporary Norwegian jewelry studio producing sterling silver with Deep Blue glass cabochons and Northern Lights crystal combinations. Oslo-based, modern aesthetic.

Sarah Angst — artist-designer whose hand-drawn pieces feature nature subjects (hedgehog, mushrooms, solitude canoe, swallowtail butterfly) in enamel.

Sterling rune jewelry — sterling silver earrings and pendants, each carrying a single Norse rune with traditional meaning (Luck, Love, etc.).

Swedish heritage-motif pieces — Dala horse earrings, Swedish/Norwegian flag earrings, smaller recognizable pieces at accessible price points.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sølje jewelry?

Sølje is traditional Norwegian silver filigree jewelry, recognizable by its concave dish-shaped pendants that catch the light. Originally part of the Norwegian national folk costume (the bunad), still worn ceremonially and as contemporary jewelry.

What's the Vegvisir?

An eight-armed Icelandic "wayfinder" symbol traditionally associated with protection for travelers. Its earliest documented appearance is in an 1860 Icelandic manuscript, so it's a 19th-century Icelandic magical symbol often associated with Norse heritage.

Is the jewelry solid sterling silver or plated?

Both appear in the collection. Sølje, A&C Oslo, and Sámi pieces are typically solid sterling silver. Pewter-finish pieces are marked as pewter. Product pages specify.

Do rune earrings come with meaning?

Yes — each rune earring is sold by meaning (Luck, Love, Wisdom, etc.) with the corresponding rune displayed and its meaning noted.