NEW YORK – On Wednesday, April 3, kicking off at 2 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale titled Ancient Gothic Jewelry for Modern Wear, featuring more than 200 lots of rings, sorcerer’s amulets, pendants, and other jewelry forged between the 8th and 15th centuries by the Scandinavian peoples who, when they boarded boats and sailed far from home, became Vikings. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

First among the highlights is an undated gilt bronze Viking man’s ring, sporting an intricately detailed loaf-shape top or bezel with high angled ridges in a roped or spiral arrangement, alternating between smooth ridges and stippled ridges. Professionally refurbished, with the 24K gold surface restored, and approximating a size 11 1/4, the ring is estimated at $3,500-$4,000.

Another prize is a silvered bronze Viking battle axe pendant dating to circa 850-1050 AD and estimated at $1,400-$1,650. It, too, has been professionally refurbished, with the pure silver surface restored, and has been strung on a sterling silver neck chain to make it more easily wearable.

Dating to the same era as the battle axe pendant is a gilt bronze Viking woman’s warrior bracelet estimated at $1,000-$1,250. Its lot notes state: ‘This example accords with the examples found in Viking woman warriors’ burials which have been broken as part of the funerary ritual. Being complete, it was likely lost by the owner, perhaps in battle.’