VIKING HEART NECKLACE C.900 AD JEWELRY

Early example of the evolutionary form with cusped top, formed from the scrolling sides forming crescents above a trefoil. The cusped top heart is indicative of a transition from the naturalistic form

An early example of a particularly deep form with a hollow back perhaps intended to contain sacred material. broad border with trefoil top motif and a smaller trefoil forming the point. Excellent exam

An early example of a particularly deep form with a hollow back perhaps intended to contain sacred material. broad border with trefoil top motif and a smaller trefoil forming the point. Excellent exam

Early example of the fully evolved form. Raised border and triple trefoils to the field. The barely cusped top heart indicative of a transition from the naturalistic form which was used widely as well

Exceptional example of the fully evolved form. Deeply modeled with rounded edges and concave back made by the open face mold technique. The cusped top heart indicative of a full transition from the na

Exceptional example of the fully evolved form. Deeply modeled with rounded edges and concave back made by the open face mold technique. The cusped top heart indicative of a full transition from the na

Early example of the fully evolved form. Raised border and banded trefoil to the field. The barely cusped top heart is indicative of a transition from the naturalistic form which was used widely as we

Over 3/4" width. Fully developed form with cusped top and nubs at the sixth points. The center with a high domed heart. A heart within a heart!. Domed section, made by the open face mold technique. Th

Just under 3/4" total height, of true cusped top heart form. Raised rounded edge. the field with a relief trefoil, with additional sprigs to the top. The bottom point is banded for an acorn effect. Th

Fine example in its fully evolved form. Over 3/4" height including the suspension loop. Fully evolved heart form with the sides scrolling at the top and forming the cusp. The field with a trefoil. Mad

Early example of the fully evolved form. Near flat with rounded edges with slightly concave back made by the open face mold technique. The cusped top heart indicative of a full transition from the nat

C.950-1050 AD. Just under 5/8" (0.57") height of cusped heart form and low rounded section with a nub at the bottom. The Viking heart in its purest form! Surface has worn from wear (1000 years ago!) a

C. 950-1050 AD. Just under 5/8" width of cusped heart form with broad double borders making three hearts one! Low rounded section. Surface worn from wear (1000 years ago!) and burial. For Vikings, the

Slightly under 7/8” height, with nubs at the sixth points. Raised rounded edge. Central motif obscured by wear in its working life. Made by the open face mold technique. The form of t

Cambridgeshire England. 1/2" height. The heart with cusped top, recessed border, and low relief trefoil. Made by the open face mold technique with distinct tool marks smoothing the back. The heart sto

C.950-1050 AD. Just under 5/8" (0.57") height of cusped heart form and rounded section. The Viking heart in its purest form! Surface has worn from wear (1000 years ago!) and burial. For Vikings, the h

Cambridgeshire England. Under 1/2” height. The heart with cusped top and comprising two circles enclosed by a heart-shaped border. Made by the open face mold technique with distinct tool marks smoot

Classic heart form. 5/8" height plus the suspension loop. Central high relief heart in its fully evolved form with cusped top, and beaded surround. The cusp bridged with another forming a pierced hear

Iconic elongated waisted heart form with a finely incised heart, matching for form and beaded border. A heart within a heart! The side indents with nubs. Just under 3/4” in height (0.73”).

Just over 5/8" height (0.65"), total. The Viking heart in its fully developed form with a cusp top formed by the terminals of the broad borders. The center with an elaborate trefoil (foliate motif). B

Rare variation with cully developed cusped heart flanked by tear shaped form, undoubtedly of spiritual significance, now lost. Nubs at the intersections and the firms outlined in deeply engraved borde

Classic heart form. Under 1/2" width (0.47"). Raised borders with an S scroll to the sides, and cusped tope supporting a trefoil, a favorite Viking theme. That feature evidently had spiritual signific

Classic heart form. Over 5/8" width (0.69"). Stylized with the cusp expressed as a pair of wings and thee body with nubbed sixth points, a common feature. Raised border with a beaded border within sur

Classic heart form. Under 5/8" width (0.56"). Stylized with the cusp expressed as a pair of wings and the body with nubbed sixth points, a standard feature. Raised border with a beaded border surround