{"title":"Viking Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscreet studs, closed hoops, dangles that move with every step: this category brings together earrings with Nordic motifs, all made of stainless steel. They are worn in pairs or individually, and most models are suitable for both men and women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThree shapes, three uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice is based less on the motif than on the shape: it determines the subtlety of the piece and its daily comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eFor whom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eStud\u003c\/strong\u003e (post)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eThe motif is flush against the lobe, held by a post and a back clutch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eThe most discreet. Can be worn day and night, won't snag on clothing or hair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoop\u003c\/strong\u003e (ring)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eA ring that passes through the lobe and closes on itself\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eVisible from the front and the side. The motif runs along the hoop: coiled snake, dragon, interlace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDangle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eThe motif hangs below the lobe and swings freely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eThe most expressive. Best for motifs that deserve to be seen in their entirety: sword, anchor, hammer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMotifs and what they tell us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eraven\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to Huginn and Muninn, Odin's two birds: one is Thought, the other is Memory. They travel the world every day and return to report what they have seen. It is the motif most charged with meaning in the Nordic repertoire, and the most understated to wear as a stud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esnake\u003c\/strong\u003e evokes Jörmungandr, the Midgard serpent, long enough to encircle the world and bite its own tail. On a hoop, the shape fits perfectly: the ring and the motif tell the same story. Other snake and dragon jewelry can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dragons-serpents-vikings\"\u003eNordic dragons and snakes\u003c\/a\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edragon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eanchor\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esword\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eNordic knot\u003c\/strong\u003e complete the collection, alongside motifs that are not part of Scandinavian mythology — skulls, octopuses, simple geometry — but belong to the same contemporary wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDid Vikings wear earrings?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo be frank: \u003cstrong\u003ehardly at all.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Scandinavian jewelry repertoire of the Viking Age is well documented, and it centers on brooches, torcs, arm rings, and finger rings. Excavations yield almost no earrings in a Nordic context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rare known examples come from contact zones with the Slavic and Byzantine worlds, along the Rus' trade routes, where the Varangians traveled down the rivers toward Constantinople. Wearing an earring with a Nordic motif is therefore a modern choice, not a historical reenactment — and we prefer to state this rather than claim otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy stainless steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn earring passes through the lobe: the material matters more than in any other type of jewelry. Stainless steel does not rust when exposed to sweat, does not tarnish like silver, and does not deform. It stands up to showering and sports without needing to be removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA common-sense piece of advice: if you have just had your ears pierced, wait for them to heal completely before wearing anything other than the starter studs provided by your piercer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLukewarm water, a little mild soap, and a soft cloth to dry. Nothing else. Avoid chlorinated products and abrasive cleaners, which dull blackened and gold finishes. Store pairs flat, away from friction against other jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eViking earrings for men\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor men, the safest rule is sobriety: a single ear, or a pair of flat studs that do not protrude from the lobe. The motif then matters more than the size. A raven, a Vegvísir, or a small-format Thor's hammer can be read up close and remain discreet from afar, making them suitable for both the office and the weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish does the rest. Polished steel goes with everything; blackened steel hardens the motif and pairs well with a beard, a leather bracelet, or a dark ring. The closed hoop, worn alone, is the other masculine classic: its ring is visible without drawing too much attention to the face. Long dangles are for those who want a more expressive style, for concerts or festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eViking earrings for women\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor women, the dangle takes center stage: it moves, catches the light, and shows the entire motif. Valkyrie wings, coiled snakes, and miniature swords find their best form here. Models set with cubic zirconia add a touch of color — red, pink, or citrine depending on the pair — without leaving steel behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor daily wear, small studs remain the most comfortable: they do not pull on the lobe and do not catch on hair or scarves. Nothing stops you from mixing and matching: a stud on the lobe, a cuff higher up on the ear is the most current way to wear a Nordic motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNon-pierced: ear cuffs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn ear cuff does not pass through the skin: it is an open ring that slides onto the edge of the cartilage and stays in place through pressure. You put it on by sliding it from the lobe to the desired spot, then gently squeeze the opening between two fingers if it moves. It is suitable for non-pierced ears, and for those who want to try out a symbol before committing — even before getting it tattooed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo precautions: do not squeeze too hard, because compressed cartilage quickly becomes painful, and take it off before sleeping. Models that can be worn without piercing state so in their title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing size and weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree measurements count when choosing. For a stud, the \u003cstrong\u003ewidth of the motif\u003c\/strong\u003e: under a centimeter, it remains discreet; beyond that, it becomes a noticeable piece. For a hoop, the \u003cstrong\u003einner diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: a small ring hugs the lobe, a large one hangs and moves. For a dangle, the \u003cstrong\u003etotal length\u003c\/strong\u003e, to be compared with the distance between the lobe and the jaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeight makes a difference by the end of the day. A thin lobe does not support a heavy dangle well: when in doubt, prefer an openwork motif or a thin hoop, and save large pieces for the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMatching with other jewelry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn earring is rarely chosen alone. The simplest way is to repeat the motif of a piece of jewelry already worn: ravens on the ears and neck, a Thor's hammer as a stud and a pendant. The most elegant approach is to keep a single metal color near the face — all polished steel, or all blackened — and to stick to no more than two symbols. Beyond that, the ensemble becomes an inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatching pendants are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/colliers-vikings\"\u003eViking Necklace\u003c\/a\u003e category, rings in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bagues-vikings\"\u003eViking Ring\u003c\/a\u003e category, and all sets in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bijoux-vikings\"\u003eViking Jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGifting Viking earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the easiest gifts to get right, because it does not involve the question of size. Two checks are enough: knowing if the person has pierced ears — if not, go for a cuff — and if they tend to wear light or dark jewelry, which their other pieces will tell you. For presentation, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pochette-cadeau-viking-cuir-pu-luxe-bijoux\"\u003eluxury jewelry gift pouch\u003c\/a\u003e can be ordered with the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the models sold individually or in pairs?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is specified on each product page. Many men wear only one, and several models are suitable for asymmetric wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they suitable for sensitive ears?\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel is the best-tolerated material after titanium and gold. If you react to nickel, check the composition indicated on the page before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need pierced ears?\u003c\/strong\u003e For studs and most hoops, yes. Some clip-on models can be worn without piercing — it is indicated on the product page when this is the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the delivery times and costs?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tracked delivery is free on all orders over €49, regardless of the country of delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso to explore:\u003c\/strong\u003e complete your look with our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/colliers-vikings\"\u003eViking necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bagues-vikings\"\u003eViking rings\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bracelets-vikings\"\u003eViking bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our entire collection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bijoux-vikings\"\u003eViking jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-araignee-puces-acier","title":"Spider Earrings — Steel Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Detail That Only Reveals Itself Upon Second Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese stainless steel \u003cb\u003espider earrings\u003c\/b\u003e feature a domed body and eight folded legs that sit flush against the earlobe. At this scale, the piece is first perceived as a dark spot—then the eye catches the relief, and the design reveals itself. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking Earrings Collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete the dark aesthetic with our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epolished steel skull studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, crafted in the same spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA successful stud earring comes down to three things: sculpting, security, and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVolumetric sculpting:\u003c\/b\u003e the body is domed and the legs stand out from the base, rather than being a simple flat-cut silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e the post passes through the lobe and locks securely behind it, without loosening throughout the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNothing to snag:\u003c\/b\u003e there are no moving parts, so nothing to catch on a sweater collar or a hoodie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e withstands sweat, showering, and sports without darkening or rusting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a contrast in format, pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-cranes-creoles-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Hoop Earrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eskull hoop earring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e worn on the other ear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud earring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spider does not belong to the Norse bestiary—and we prefer to state this rather than sell you a legend. Scandinavian mythology is rich with wolves, ravens, snakes, and boars, but no notable spider appears in it. The motif comes from the Gothic and biker wardrobe of the 1970s, where it established itself for its geometry: eight legs radiating from a center is a shape that fills a small space without becoming illegible. It is exactly for this reason that it works so well as a stud earring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"The 17 Viking Symbols and Their Meaning\"\u003eour guide to the 17 Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e to distinguish true Norse motifs from modern additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eSkull Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-engrenage-creoles-acier-biker\" title=\"Gear Earrings — Steel Biker Hoop Earrings\"\u003eGear Earrings — Steel Biker Hoop Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-cornu-puces-acier\" title=\"Horned Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eHorned Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57868988154238,"sku":"LCV-BO-001-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-araignee-puces-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165076"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-acier","title":"Skull Earrings — Steel Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Classic Men's Earring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese polished stainless steel \u003cb\u003eskull earrings\u003c\/b\u003e reduce the motif to its essentials: a compact skull, hollowed eye sockets, and defined teeth. The shiny surface reflects light, making the piece visible despite its small size. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the horned variant, which is more striking, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-cornu-puces-acier\" title=\"Horned Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehorned skull studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Distinguishes This Pair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing polished over blackened steel is not a minor detail: it changes how the piece is perceived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMirror-polished steel:\u003c\/b\u003e reflections define the contours, where a blackened finish would highlight the depths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eComplete modeling:\u003c\/b\u003e brow ridges, cheekbones, and jaw are sculpted, not just suggested by a cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCompact size:\u003c\/b\u003e the stud remains flush against the lobe and can be worn day and night without a second thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCoherence:\u003c\/b\u003e matches perfectly with a chain, watch, or ring in polished steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find the skull motif in a larger format, check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-cranes-creoles-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Hoop Earrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eskull hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Polished stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (ear piercing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is often claimed that Vikings drank from the skulls of their enemies. This is false, and the source of the error is precisely identified: in 1636, Danish scholar Ole Worm translated an Old Norse expression, \u003ci\u003eór bjúgviðum hausa\u003c\/i\u003e, which means \"from the curved branches of the skulls\" — in other words, from \u003cb\u003ehorns\u003c\/b\u003e, since they grow on the head. His Latin translation suggested that they drank from the skulls themselves, and the mistranslation spread throughout Europe. The skull therefore remains a style motif, not a Nordic banquet object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/berserkers-guerriers-fous-odin-vikings\" title=\"Berserkers: Odin's Mad Warriors\"\u003eour article on berserkers\u003c\/a\u003e and the legends surrounding the warriors of the North.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-cornu-puces-acier\" title=\"Horned Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eHorned Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-cranes-creoles-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Hoop Earrings\"\u003eSkull Earrings — Steel Hoop Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-araignee-puces-acier\" title=\"Spider Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eSpider Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869006242174,"sku":"LCV-BO-005-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165133"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-crane-cornu-puces-acier","title":"Horned Skull Earrings — Steel Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Skull with Curved Horns, in a Discreet Format\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003ehorned skull earrings\u003c\/b\u003e in stainless steel condense a complex motif — hollowed eye sockets, defined jaw, horns curved backward — into the most understated format in the department. The detailing remains sharp despite the small size, which separates a quality stud from a mere metal button. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the classic, hornless version, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epolished steel skull studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horns change everything: they elongate the silhouette and give the skull a profile that is recognizable from afar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDetached horns:\u003c\/b\u003e they lift off the skull rather than being engraved flat, which creates a true drop shadow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eHollowed eye sockets:\u003c\/b\u003e the eye voids are deep, not just darkened on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCompact format:\u003c\/b\u003e despite the horns, the piece remains flush against the lobe and does not protrude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e stable all day long, with nothing dangling or snagging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo see the motif in a larger format, check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-cranes-creoles-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Hoop Earrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eskull frieze hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (earpost)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e By the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Viking horned helmet is a 19th-century invention. No horned helmet has ever been found in a Scandinavian grave from the Viking Age: the only known complete helmet, the Gjermundbu helmet in Norway, is a simple iron bowl with spectacle guards, without the slightest horn. The image comes from costumes designed by Carl Emil Doepler for the premiere of Wagner's \u003ci\u003eThe Ring of the Nibelung\u003c\/i\u003e in 1876. This horned skull therefore belongs to the romantic and gothic imagination, not to archaeology — and it is no less beautiful for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/berserkers-guerriers-fous-odin-vikings\" title=\"Berserkers: Odin's Mad Warriors\"\u003eour article on berserkers\u003c\/a\u003e, warriors whose imagery fueled the same fantasies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eSkull Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-cranes-creoles-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Hoop Earrings\"\u003eSkull Earrings — Steel Hoop Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-gothique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Gothic Cross Earrings — Steel Drop Earrings\"\u003eGothic Cross Earrings — Steel Drop Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869016662398,"sku":"LCV-BO-004-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-crane-cornu-puces-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165122"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-coeur-anatomique-pendantes-acier","title":"Anatomical Heart Earrings — Steel Dangle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Muscle, Not the Pictogram\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eanatomical heart earrings\u003c\/b\u003e in stainless steel represent the actual organ: bulging ventricles, arteries extending from the top, and an irregular surface. Nothing like the two-lobed heart found on playing cards — and it is precisely this difference you are buying. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking Earrings Collection\"\u003eviking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the same dark, anatomical vein, check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epolished steel skull studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn organic design requires relief to be readable — this one has it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAnatomically accurate:\u003c\/b\u003e ventricles, atria, and the base of the major vessels are sculpted, not just suggested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMobile suspension:\u003c\/b\u003e the heart hangs from a small hoop and moves with every head movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMeasured length:\u003c\/b\u003e it hangs just below the earlobe without getting in the way of a shirt collar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBoldly unisex:\u003c\/b\u003e unlike the symbolic heart, this organ can be worn without any mawkish connotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a drop earring with a sharper edge, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-epee-zircon-acier-noirci\" title=\"Cross-Sword Zircon Earrings — Blackened Steel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ezircon-studded cross-sword earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Drop earrings hanging from a hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Embossed anatomical heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylized two-lobed heart is not anatomical at all: it appeared in European iconography in the 13\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, and its shape is likely derived as much from ivy leaves as from an actual organ. The anatomical heart, however, entered popular imagery much later with the spread of Renaissance dissection plates and 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e-century anatomy textbooks. It is this contrast that gives the motif its power today: it takes a clichéd symbol and replaces it with the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check out \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/tatouage-viking-femme-discret-signification\" title=\"Viking Tattoo for Women: Subtle Ideas and Meaning\"\u003eour article on subtle motifs and their meanings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-epee-zircon-acier-noirci\" title=\"Cross-Sword Zircon Earrings — Blackened Steel\"\u003eCross-Sword Zircon Earrings — Blackened Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-creoles-torsadees-acier-minimalistes\" title=\"Twisted Hoop Earrings — Minimalist Steel\"\u003eTwisted Hoop Earrings — Minimalist Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eSkull Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869024133502,"sku":"LCV-BO-003-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-coeur-anatomique-pendantes-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165111"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-engrenage-creoles-acier-biker","title":"Gear Earrings — Biker Steel Hoop Earrings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Gear For Your Ear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese stainless steel \u003cb\u003egear hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e are edged with a ring of regular mechanical teeth. A clear workshop aesthetic, without the slightest mythological detour — it is an object motif, not a narrative one. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking hoop earrings collection\"\u003eViking hoop earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a ring that is just as understated but without teeth, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-creoles-torsadees-acier-minimalistes\" title=\"Twisted Hoop Earrings — Minimalist Steel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eminimalist twisted hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teeth are not merely decorative: they are what give the ring its presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eRegular teeth:\u003c\/b\u003e machined along the entire circumference, they create a rhythm visible even from a distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMarked thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e the ring has substance, avoiding the \"wire\" effect of thin hoops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClosed ring:\u003c\/b\u003e no moving parts, nothing dangling, and nothing that opens on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eEasy to match:\u003c\/b\u003e pairs well with a chunky link bracelet or a watch with a steel strap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the same raw spirit, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-cranes-creoles-acier\" title=\"Skull Hoop Earrings — Steel Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eskull-frieze hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Hoop (closed ring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMotif:\u003c\/b\u003e Machined gear teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has nothing to do with the Viking Age, and we are not going to invent a connection. However, Scandinavian blacksmiths mastered a technique that modern mechanics have not disowned: \u003cb\u003epattern welding\u003c\/b\u003e, which consists of welding and folding strips of iron with different carbon contents to obtain a blade that is both hard and flexible. The so-called Ulfberht swords, produced between the 9th and 11th centuries, feature steel of a purity that ordinary European metallurgy of the time could not achieve. If you are looking for real Nordic mechanics, they are there — not in a gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/epee-ulfberht-acier-legendaire-vikings\" title=\"Ulfberht Sword: The Legendary Steel of the Vikings\"\u003eour article on Ulfberht steel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories that you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-creoles-torsadees-acier-minimalistes\" title=\"Twisted Hoop Earrings — Minimalist Steel\"\u003eTwisted Hoop Earrings — Minimalist Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-clip-maillon-chaine-sans-percage\" title=\"Link Clip Earrings — No Piercing Needed\"\u003eLink Clip Earrings — No Piercing Needed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-araignee-puces-acier\" title=\"Spider Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eSpider Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869051855230,"sku":"LCV-BO-010-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-engrenage-creoles-acier-biker-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165194"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-croix-gothique-pendantes-acier","title":"Gothic Cross Earrings — Steel Dangle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Most Impressive Piece in the Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003egothic cross earrings\u003c\/b\u003e in stainless steel hang significantly below the lobe: ornate arms, fleuronnée ends, and a textured surface across the entire length. This is not a piece for compromise—it commands attention from afar. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same family in a shorter format, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-epee-zircon-acier-noirci\" title=\"Cross-Sword Zircon Earrings — Blackened Steel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ezircon-set cross-sword earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long dangle earring is not judged by its motif, but by how it hangs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFleuronnée arms:\u003c\/b\u003e each end blossoms into a trefoil, breaking the rigidity of a simple Latin cross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFully textured surface:\u003c\/b\u003e the relief runs along the entire cross, not just the center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClean drape:\u003c\/b\u003e the piece hangs along the jawline and follows the movement of the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eExcellent worn individually:\u003c\/b\u003e worn on a single ear with hair pulled back, it becomes the centerpiece of the silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo balance it with a discreet piece on the other ear, check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Polished Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epolished steel skull studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Large dangle on a hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMotif:\u003c\/b\u003e Gothic cross with fleuronnée arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e A pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cross is not the enemy of the Norse world: it entered through the Scandinavians themselves. Harald Bluetooth, King of Denmark, had it carved around 965 on the Great Jelling Stone that he « made the Danes Christian »—the same stone bears, on its other sides, an interlaced beast in pure Viking style and a runic inscription. Cross and interlace coexist on the same block of granite. It is this mixture, and not the opposition between the two worlds, that characterizes the 10th-century Scandinavian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"The 17 Viking Symbols and Their Meanings\"\u003eour guide to the 17 Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e and the contexts in which they appeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-epee-zircon-acier-noirci\" title=\"Cross-Sword Zircon Earrings — Blackened Steel\"\u003eCross-Sword Zircon Earrings — Blackened Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-cranes-creoles-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Hoops\"\u003eSkull Earrings — Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-cornu-puces-acier\" title=\"Horned Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eHorned Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869123682686,"sku":"LCV-BO-009-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-croix-gothique-pendantes-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165181"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-viking-mjolnir-marteau-thor-puces-acier","title":"Viking Mjölnir Earrings — Thor's Hammer Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Best-Attested Symbol of the North\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese stainless steel \u003cb\u003eMjölnir earrings\u003c\/b\u003e feature Thor's hammer—short handle, wide head, intricate engravings across the surface—scaled down into a stud. It is the most recognizable shape in the entire Nordic repertoire. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking Earrings Collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo wear the same symbol on your wrist, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bracelet-viking-mjolnir-mailles-acier\" title=\"Steel Chain Mjölnir Viking Bracelet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esteel chain Mjölnir bracelet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Distinguishes This Pair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the most powerful symbol of the pantheon without the jewelry taking center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePerfect proportions:\u003c\/b\u003e short handle and wide head, faithful to pendants found in archaeological digs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eEngraved interlacing:\u003c\/b\u003e the design covers the head of the hammer, just like the historical examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDiscreet size:\u003c\/b\u003e sitting flush against the earlobe, the hammer is legible without being imposing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSuitable for constant wear:\u003c\/b\u003e nothing hangs, nothing snags, day or night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo pair them with Odin's ravens, check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-corbeau-odin-puces-acier\" title=\"Odin's Raven Viking Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOdin's raven studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (ear piercing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Butterfly back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e A pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many symbols marketed as Viking, Thor's hammer is solidly documented: over a thousand hammer-shaped pendants have been found in Scandinavian graves and caches, from Denmark to Sweden and Iceland. It was an amulet actually worn by people. Its distribution accelerated in the 10th century, at the very moment Christianity was spreading across the North: wearing Mjölnir also became a way to signal your allegiance. A mold found in Trendgården, Denmark, even shows that crosses and hammers were cast in the same workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/collier-mjolnir-guide-marteau-thor-viking\" title=\"Mjölnir Necklace: The Guide to Thor's Hammer\"\u003eour complete Mjölnir guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bracelet-viking-mjolnir-mailles-acier\" title=\"Steel Chain Mjölnir Viking Bracelet\"\u003eSteel Chain Mjölnir Viking Bracelet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-corbeau-odin-puces-acier\" title=\"Odin's Raven Viking Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eOdin's Raven Viking Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-noeud-nordique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Nordic Knot Viking Earrings — Dangling\"\u003eNordic Knot Viking Earrings — Dangling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869132071294,"sku":"LCV-BO-020-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-viking-mjolnir-marteau-thor-puces-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165311"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-serpents-entrelaces-creoles-acier","title":"Intertwined Snake Earrings — Steel Hoop Earrings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo Intertwining Snakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eintertwining snake hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e in stainless steel feature two bodies crossing on the ring, with heads facing each other at the opening. The knot is the true focus of the piece—and it is a deeply Nordic motif, unlike many others in this category. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking Earrings Collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a unique snake that wraps around the hoop, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-serpent-jormungandr-creoles-acier\" title=\"Jörmungandr Snake Viking Earrings — Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJörmungandr hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Distinguishes This Pair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterlacing is the decorative grammar of the North—provided it is executed with relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVoluminous intersection:\u003c\/b\u003e the bodies actually pass over one another, creating a shadow rather than just a simple drawing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eEngraved scales:\u003c\/b\u003e the texture runs the entire length of both snakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFacing heads:\u003c\/b\u003e they meet at the hoop's opening, closing the composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVivid movement:\u003c\/b\u003e the relief catches the light from multiple angles as you turn your head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo explore interlacing in a dangling style, check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-noeud-nordique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Nordic Knot Viking Earrings — Dangle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNordic knot dangle earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Hoop (closed ring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Two intertwined snakes, engraved scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScandinavian art from the Viking Age almost never depicts an animal at rest: it stretches, folds, and knots it until the body becomes a continuous line. Archaeologists have classified these grammars into successive styles, named after their discovery sites—Borre, Jelling, Mammen, Ringerike, and Urnes. The latter, named after an 11\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e-century Norwegian stave church, pushes the principle to the extreme: thread-like beasts entwine so tightly that it is impossible to distinguish where one begins and the other ends. Two knotted snakes are therefore perfectly in keeping with the Nordic vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"The 17 Viking Symbols and Their Meaning\"\u003eour guide to the 17 Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-serpent-jormungandr-creoles-acier\" title=\"Jörmungandr Snake Viking Earrings — Hoops\"\u003eJörmungandr Snake Viking Earrings — Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-serpent-enroule-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Coiled Snake Ear Cuff — No Piercing\"\u003eCoiled Snake Ear Cuff — No Piercing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-noeud-nordique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Nordic Knot Viking Earrings — Dangle\"\u003eNordic Knot Viking Earrings — Dangle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869136527742,"sku":"LCV-BO-012-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-serpents-entrelaces-creoles-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165217"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-croix-epee-zircon-acier-noirci","title":"Sword-Cross Zircon Earrings — Blackened Steel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCross or Sword, Depending on the Angle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003ecross-sword earrings\u003c\/b\u003e in blackened steel play intentionally on ambiguity: horizontal guard, downward-pointing blade, marked tip. Depending on the light, they can be read as a gothic cross or a short sword. The zircons set into the crossbar catch the eye. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eviking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a blade that is unmistakable, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-epee-guerrier-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Warrior Sword Earrings — Dangle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarrior sword dangle earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blackened finish is not just an arbitrary aesthetic choice: it serves the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBlackened steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the black settles into the grooves and highlights the engraving, whereas polished steel would flatten it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSet zircons:\u003c\/b\u003e the stones are set into the metal, not glued to the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eContrast:\u003c\/b\u003e the brilliance of the stones against the dark background is what makes the piece visible from a distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMobile suspension:\u003c\/b\u003e the cross hangs from a small hoop and moves with every motion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a significantly more imposing format, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-gothique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Gothic Cross Earrings — Steel Dangle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elarge gothic cross earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, blackened finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eStones:\u003c\/b\u003e Set zircons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Dangle suspended from a hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap; avoid chlorinated products which tarnish the blackened finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe confusion between cross and sword is not just a stylistic effect: it has an archaeological reality. In the 10th century, as Christianity spread through Scandinavia, Danish craftsmen in the same workshop manufactured molds capable of casting both Christian crosses and Thor's hammers — a mold of this type was found at Trendgården, Denmark. Both symbols coexisted on the same workbench, for a clientele that had not yet made a choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/anatomie-epee-viking-parties-fabrication\" title=\"Anatomy of the Viking Sword: Parts and Manufacturing\"\u003eour article on the anatomy of the viking sword\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other viking accessories that you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-epee-guerrier-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Warrior Sword Earrings — Dangle\"\u003eViking Warrior Sword Earrings — Dangle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-gothique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Gothic Cross Earrings — Steel Dangle\"\u003eGothic Cross Earrings — Steel Dangle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-cranes-creoles-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Hoops\"\u003eSkull Earrings — Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869138493822,"sku":"LCV-BO-008-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-croix-epee-zircon-acier-noirci-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165169"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-tentacule-kraken-creoles-acier","title":"Kraken Tentacle Earrings — Steel Hoop Earrings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Arm Rather Than The Whole Beast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eKraken tentacle hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e in stainless steel feature a single arm, spiraled beneath the hoop, with suckers clearly defined down to the tip. The design choice is effective: at this scale, a complete octopus becomes illegible, whereas a coiled curve remains instantly recognizable. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earring collection\"\u003eViking earring collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the version that shows the entire animal in a smaller format, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-poulpe-petites-creoles-acier-noirci\" title=\"Octopus Earrings — Small Blackened Steel Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoctopus small blackened steel hoops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReducing a motif to its most recognizable line is a design choice—and it pays off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eTapered spiral:\u003c\/b\u003e the arm narrows steadily toward the tip, which gives the piece movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eRaised suckers:\u003c\/b\u003e aligned under the tentacle, they create a texture visible up close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eInstant recognition:\u003c\/b\u003e even from a distance, the coiled curve is understood at a glance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClosed hoop:\u003c\/b\u003e no hook, nothing dangling or likely to open on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the nautical category, also check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-doree-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Anchor Earrings — Gold-tone Steel Danglers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egold-tone anchor dangle earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Hoop (closed ring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Tentacle coiled in a spiral, raised suckers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e A pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScandinavians of the Viking Age didn't need a giant octopus to fear the sea. The \u003ci\u003eKonungs skuggsjá\u003c\/i\u003e, a Norwegian treatise written around 1250 for the education of a prince, lists the dangers of the crossing to Iceland and Greenland: floating ice, aggressive whales, and an immense being called \u003ci\u003ehafgufa\u003c\/i\u003e that sailors sometimes mistook for an island. The kraken as we depict it today—a cephalopod gripping a ship—did not become fixed in imagery until the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/drakkar-bateau-viking-construction-navigation\" title=\"Viking Longship: Construction, Navigation\"\u003eour article on drakkars\u003c\/a\u003e and North Atlantic crossings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-poulpe-petites-creoles-acier-noirci\" title=\"Octopus Earrings — Small Blackened Steel Hoops\"\u003eOctopus Earrings — Small Blackened Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-doree-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Anchor Earrings — Gold-tone Steel Danglers\"\u003eViking Anchor Earrings — Gold-tone Steel Danglers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-engrenage-creoles-acier-biker\" title=\"Gear Earrings — Biker Steel Hoops\"\u003eGear Earrings — Biker Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869140033918,"sku":"LCV-BO-013-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-tentacule-kraken-creoles-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165229"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-poulpe-petites-creoles-acier-noirci","title":"Octopus Earrings — Small Blackened Steel Hoops","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Octopus Stripped Down to the Essentials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eoctopus hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e in blackened steel wrap compact tentacles around a small-diameter ring. The piece stays tight against the lobe: it is the most discreet hoop in our selection, and one where the detail is a reward in itself. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eviking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the version that shows a single spiraled arm, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-tentacule-kraken-creoles-acier\" title=\"Kraken Tentacle Earrings — Steel Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKraken tentacle hoops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Distinguishes This Pair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this size, everything depends on the finesse of the modeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDefined suction cups:\u003c\/b\u003e they are individually hollowed out under the arms, not just suggested by a general texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFolded arms:\u003c\/b\u003e the tentacles curve back on themselves and follow the curve of the ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBlackened finish:\u003c\/b\u003e the black settles into the crevices and brings out the design that polished steel would flatten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSmall diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e wearable every day, including under a helmet or beanie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a nautical motif that is more readable from a distance, check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-runique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Runic Anchor Earrings — Dangle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erunic anchor dangle earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, blackened finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Small diameter hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMotif:\u003c\/b\u003e Octopus with curled tentacles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap; avoid chlorinated products which tarnish the blackened finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kraken does not belong to the myths of the Viking Age, contrary to what is often read. The Scandinavian sea monster appears in late Norwegian sources—the \u003ci\u003eKonungs skuggsjá\u003c\/i\u003e, or \"King's Mirror,\" written around 1250, describes a gigantic \u003ci\u003ehafgufa\u003c\/i\u003e—and it was Bishop Erik Pontoppidan who, in his 1752 \u003ci\u003eNatural History of Norway\u003c\/i\u003e, gave it its giant cephalopod form. Seven centuries pass between the end of the Viking Age and this description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/drakkar-bateau-viking-construction-navigation\" title=\"Viking Drakkar: Construction, Navigation\"\u003eour article on drakkars\u003c\/a\u003e and Nordic navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-tentacule-kraken-creoles-acier\" title=\"Kraken Tentacle Earrings — Steel Hoops\"\u003eKraken Tentacle Earrings — Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-runique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Runic Anchor Earrings — Dangle\"\u003eViking Runic Anchor Earrings — Dangle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-tete-dragon-creoles-acier-noirci\" title=\"Dragon Head Earrings — Blackened Steel Hoops\"\u003eDragon Head Earrings — Blackened Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869153239422,"sku":"LCV-BO-011-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-poulpe-petites-creoles-acier-noirci-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165205"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-clip-maillon-chaine-sans-percage","title":"Link Clip Earrings — Non-Pierced","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWearing Earrings Without Visiting a Piercer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003echain link ear clips\u003c\/b\u003e pinch directly onto the edge of the lobe. No needle, no healing process, no commitment: it is the gateway to ear jewelry, and the only model in the department that you can try on for an evening and remove the next day. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking Earring Collection\"\u003eViking earring collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are also looking for volume without a piercing, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-dragon-enroule-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Wrapped Dragon Ear Cuff — No Piercing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eear cuffs to wear on the cartilage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe isolated link is the simplest shape in the department — and that is by design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNo piercing:\u003c\/b\u003e the clip closes by pressure on the lobe and stays in place through its own tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eInstant removal:\u003c\/b\u003e takes a second to take off, no marks, no rules to follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMinimalist shape:\u003c\/b\u003e no patterns or engravings, just a thick metal ring like a chain link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn as a single piece:\u003c\/b\u003e a single clip on one ear works perfectly; it is actually the most common way to wear it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same simplicity with a piercing, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-creoles-torsadees-acier-minimalistes\" title=\"Minimalist Twisted Steel Hoop Earrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eminimalist twisted hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Pinch-on clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Pressure on the lobe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e A pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e No piercing required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEar piercing is much older than the Vikings: the mummy of Ötzi, who died in the Alps around 3300 BC, had pierced and stretched lobes. But among Scandinavians of the Viking Age, earrings were almost entirely absent from graves — you find fibulae, torcs, bracelets, and rings, but rarely ear jewelry. The few known examples come from contact zones with the Slavic and Byzantine worlds, along the Rus' trade routes. Wearing a clip today is therefore not anachronistic: it is a contemporary choice, accepted as such.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/bijoux-vikings-guide-complet-colliers-bracelets-bagues\" title=\"Viking Jewelry: Symbols, Meaning and Care\"\u003eour complete guide to Viking jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e to understand what the Scandinavians actually wore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-serpent-enroule-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Wrapped Snake Ear Cuff — No Piercing\"\u003eWrapped Snake Ear Cuff — No Piercing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-creoles-torsadees-acier-minimalistes\" title=\"Minimalist Twisted Steel Hoop Earrings\"\u003eMinimalist Twisted Steel Hoop Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-viking-dragon-sans-percage\" title=\"Viking Dragon Ear Cuff — No Piercing\"\u003eViking Dragon Ear Cuff — No Piercing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869157466494,"sku":"LCV-BO-002-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-clip-maillon-chaine-sans-percage-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165098"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-viking-corbeau-odin-puces-acier","title":"Odin's Raven Viking Earrings — Steel Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThought and Memory, One on Each Ear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eOdin's raven earrings\u003c\/b\u003e made of stainless steel feature a head with a tapered beak, engraved plumage, and a hollowed-out eye resting against the earlobe. It is the most meaningful Nordic design in our range, in its most understated form. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same symbol in a larger format, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-corbeaux-vol-grandes-creoles\" title=\"Viking Raven in Flight Earrings — Large Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elarge raven in flight hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of ravens, one on each ear: the effect is direct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eEngraved plumage:\u003c\/b\u003e the feathers are individualized, giving them depth despite their small size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eTapered beak:\u003c\/b\u003e the silhouette remains recognizable even from a distance, unlike a generic bird.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDaily wear:\u003c\/b\u003e pressed against the lobe, the stud doesn't catch on anything and can be worn day and night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDocumented symbol:\u003c\/b\u003e Huginn and Muninn appear in both the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo pair two of Odin's symbols, check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-mjolnir-marteau-thor-puces-acier\" title=\"Viking Mjölnir Earrings — Thor's Hammer Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMjölnir studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (earpost)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Butterfly back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdin possesses two ravens: Huginn, Thought, and Muninn, Memory. Every morning he sends them to travel the nine worlds, and every evening they return to perch on his shoulders to report what they have seen. The \u003ci\u003eGrímnismál\u003c\/i\u003e, a poem from the Poetic Edda, places a troubling confession in his mouth: he fears that Huginn will not return, but fears even more for Muninn. Thus, the god of wisdom dreads losing his memory more than his thought—this is one of the few flaws attributed to him by the texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/tatouage-huginn-muninn-corbeaux-odin\" title=\"Huginn and Muninn Tattoo: Odin's Ravens\"\u003eour article on Huginn and Muninn\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-corbeaux-vol-grandes-creoles\" title=\"Viking Raven in Flight Earrings — Large Hoops\"\u003eViking Raven in Flight Earrings — Large Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-mjolnir-marteau-thor-puces-acier\" title=\"Viking Mjölnir Earrings — Thor's Hammer Studs\"\u003eViking Mjölnir Earrings — Thor's Hammer Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bracelet-viking-corbeaux-odin-runes-acier-inoxydable\" title=\"Viking Odin's Raven Runes Stainless Steel Bracelet\"\u003eViking Odin's Raven Runes Stainless Steel Bracelet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869160972670,"sku":"LCV-BO-017-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-viking-corbeau-odin-puces-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165276"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-creoles-torsadees-acier-minimalistes","title":"Twisted Hoop Earrings — Minimalist Steel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhen the Pattern Is the Material\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003etwisted hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e in stainless steel have no head, no creature, no symbol: just metal twisted into a spiral, with the light doing the rest. This is the most understated piece in the range, and likely the easiest to wear. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same understated look without the need for piercings, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-clip-maillon-chaine-sans-percage\" title=\"Chain Link Clip-On Earrings — No Piercing Needed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003echain link clip-on earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA piece without figurative elements doesn't compete with any other jewelry — that is its main appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eUniform twist:\u003c\/b\u003e the wire is twisted along its entire circumference, creating a continuous play of light and shadow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNo figurative design:\u003c\/b\u003e can be worn with a bold necklace or an intricate ring without the ensemble becoming cluttered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersatile style:\u003c\/b\u003e one of the few models in the range that works in a professional environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFirst piece of jewelry:\u003c\/b\u003e its size and simplicity make it an easy entry point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a hoop with a distinct pattern, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-serpent-jormungandr-creoles-acier\" title=\"Viking Jörmungandr Serpent Earrings — Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJörmungandr serpent hoops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Hoop (closed ring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Metal twist, without figurative design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe twist is the oldest way to decorate a metal ring, and Scandinavian goldsmiths took it far. Viking torcs and bangles found in silver hoards — such as the Silverdale hoard in England or the Spillings hoard on the island of Gotland, the heaviest ever discovered with over 65 kg of silver — show twisted rods where the manufacturing process becomes the ornament itself. No added pattern: the form is born from the maker's craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/bijoux-vikings-guide-complet-colliers-bracelets-bagues\" title=\"Viking Jewelry: Symbols, Meaning, and Care\"\u003eour complete guide to Viking jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e and Northern goldsmithing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-clip-maillon-chaine-sans-percage\" title=\"Chain Link Clip-On Earrings — No Piercing Needed\"\u003eChain Link Clip-On Earrings — No Piercing Needed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-engrenage-creoles-acier-biker\" title=\"Gear Earrings — Biker Steel Hoops\"\u003eGear Earrings — Biker Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-noeud-nordique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Nordic Knot Earrings — Dangle\"\u003eViking Nordic Knot Earrings — Dangle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869163430270,"sku":"LCV-BO-007-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-creoles-torsadees-acier-minimalistes-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165158"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-tete-dragon-creoles-acier-noirci","title":"Dragon Head Earrings — Blackened Steel Hoops","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Jaw That Bites the Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003edragon head hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e in blackened steel close the beast's jaws onto the other end of the ring. The dark finish settles into every scale, highlighting the sculpting. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eviking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a dragon that hugs the entire ear without piercing, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-dragon-enroule-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Coiled Dragon Ear Cuff — No Piercing Required\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecoiled dragon ear cuff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design utilizes the circular shape instead of just sitting on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eJoined jaw and tail:\u003c\/b\u003e the ring becomes a creature biting its own tail — a motif found throughout Scandinavian ornamentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eIndividual scales:\u003c\/b\u003e each one is recessed, giving the blackened finish areas to catch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBlackened steel:\u003c\/b\u003e it deepens the details where polished steel would flatten them under reflections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClosed ring:\u003c\/b\u003e no moving parts, nothing that will open on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the same bestiary, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-serpents-entrelaces-creoles-acier\" title=\"Intertwined Snake Earrings — Steel Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eintertwined snake hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, blackened finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Hoop (closed ring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Dragon head biting the ring, engraved scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm water, mild soap; avoid chlorinated products which tarnish the blackened finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon heads on longships were removable — and for a specific reason. The Icelandic law code known as the \u003ci\u003eGrágás\u003c\/i\u003e mandated the removal of the figurehead upon approaching the coast, so as not to frighten the \u003ci\u003elandvættir\u003c\/i\u003e, the guardian spirits of the land. A ship arriving in peace would therefore display a bare prow; the carved head was only reattached when setting out on an expedition. The dragon head was not merely decorative: it signaled intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eLearn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/drakkar-bateau-viking-construction-navigation\" title=\"Viking Longship: Construction, Navigation\"\u003eour article on Viking longships\u003c\/a\u003e and their figureheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-dragon-enroule-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Coiled Dragon Ear Cuff — No Piercing Required\"\u003eCoiled Dragon Ear Cuff — No Piercing Required\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-serpents-entrelaces-creoles-acier\" title=\"Intertwined Snake Earrings — Steel Hoops\"\u003eIntertwined Snake Earrings — Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-serpent-jormungandr-creoles-acier\" title=\"Viking Jörmungandr Snake Earrings — Steel Hoops\"\u003eViking Jörmungandr Snake Earrings — Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869170508158,"sku":"LCV-BO-014-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-tete-dragon-creoles-acier-noirci-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165241"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-viking-noeud-nordique-pendantes-acier","title":"Viking Norse Knot Earrings — Dangle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Knot Without Beginning or End\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eNordic knot earrings\u003c\/b\u003e in stainless steel suspend a diamond-shaped interlace, braided with no visible beginning, from a small hoop. The motif is openwork: light passes through the strands, making the piece feel airy. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking Earrings Collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the interlace design in ring form, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-serpents-entrelaces-creoles-acier\" title=\"Intertwined Serpent Earrings — Steel Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eintertwined serpent hoops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the most versatile model in the department, and that is no coincidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAbstract motif:\u003c\/b\u003e Neither animal nor weapon, it can be worn in any situation without clashing with an outfit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOpenwork braiding:\u003c\/b\u003e The spaces between the strands visually lighten the piece and let it breathe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eRaised strands:\u003c\/b\u003e The intersections actually pass over one another, which creates shadows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eThe perfect gift:\u003c\/b\u003e The most universally appealing choice in the department when you don't know the recipient's precise tastes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo pair with a strong symbol, check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-mjolnir-marteau-thor-puces-acier\" title=\"Viking Mjölnir Earrings — Thor's Hammer Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMjölnir studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Dangling, suspended from a hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMotif:\u003c\/b\u003e Diamond-shaped openwork interlace knot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe often readily attribute specific meanings to the Nordic knot — eternity, family ties, protection. To be honest: \u003cb\u003eno source from the Viking Age states this.\u003c\/b\u003e The texts never comment on the meaning of the interlaces. What archaeology does show, however, is remarkable technical mastery: on the Urnes stone as well as on the Mammen fibulae, a single strand crosses itself dozens of times without ever contradicting itself. The meaning we give it today is modern; the virtuosity, however, is truly from the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"The 17 Viking Symbols and Their Meaning\"\u003eour guide to the 17 Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e and what the sources really say.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-serpents-entrelaces-creoles-acier\" title=\"Intertwined Serpent Earrings — Steel Hoops\"\u003eIntertwined Serpent Earrings — Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-mjolnir-marteau-thor-puces-acier\" title=\"Viking Mjölnir Earrings — Thor's Hammer Studs\"\u003eViking Mjölnir Earrings — Thor's Hammer Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-corbeau-odin-puces-acier\" title=\"Viking Odin's Raven Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eViking Odin's Raven Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869178306942,"sku":"LCV-BO-021-1","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-viking-noeud-nordique-pendantes-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165323"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-viking-epee-guerrier-pendantes-acier","title":"Viking Warrior Sword Earrings — Dangle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Blade, Pointing Down\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eViking sword earrings\u003c\/b\u003e in stainless steel feature a tapered blade, a distinct guard, and a pommel engraved with interlace patterns. The silhouette is immediately recognizable, even from a distance—this is the strength of the design. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a shorter, stone-set blade, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-epee-zircon-acier-noirci\" title=\"Cross-Sword Zircon Earrings — Blackened Steel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ezircon-set sword-cross earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a miniature weapon, everything depends on the proportions between the blade, the guard, and the pommel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eTapered blade:\u003c\/b\u003e It thins steadily towards the point, avoiding the stubby appearance of poorly proportioned swords.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDistinct guard:\u003c\/b\u003e The horizontal bar clearly separates the blade from the hilt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eEngraved pommel:\u003c\/b\u003e Nordic interlace patterns are featured here, just like on real Viking Age swords.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eExcellent worn individually:\u003c\/b\u003e The vertical shape stands on its own when worn as a single earring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the warrior's gear, check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-runique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Runic Anchor Earrings — Dangle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erunic anchor dangle earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Dangle earring suspended from a hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Sword with a straight guard and a pommel engraved with interlace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e A pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sword was not the most common weapon among Scandinavians: axes and spears equipped the majority of fighters because they were much cheaper to produce. A forged blade represented several months of work and was passed down from generation to generation; sagas gave them names—Gramr, Skofnung, Fótbítr, \"foot-biter.\" It is precisely this rarity that made the sword a symbol of status and the free man, rather than that of a common soldier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/anatomie-epee-viking-parties-fabrication\" title=\"Anatomy of the Viking Sword: Parts and Manufacture\"\u003eour article on the anatomy of the Viking sword\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-epee-zircon-acier-noirci\" title=\"Cross-Sword Zircon Earrings — Blackened Steel\"\u003eCross-Sword Zircon Earrings — Blackened Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-runique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Runic Anchor Earrings — Dangle\"\u003eViking Runic Anchor Earrings — Dangle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-mjolnir-marteau-thor-puces-acier\" title=\"Viking Mjölnir Earrings — Thor's Hammer Studs\"\u003eViking Mjölnir Earrings — Thor's Hammer Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869183418750,"sku":"LCV-BO-019-1","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-viking-epee-guerrier-pendantes-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165299"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-viking-serpent-jormungandr-creoles-acier","title":"Jörmungandr Serpent Viking Earrings — Hoop Earrings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhen Form Tells the Story of the Motif\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese stainless steel \u003cb\u003eJörmungandr serpent hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e wrap the snake around the ring until it meets itself. The form and the subject say the same thing—it is rare, and that is what makes this piece just right. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a snake that climbs the entire cartilage without a piercing, see our \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-serpent-enroule-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Wrapped Serpent Ear Cuff — No Piercing Required\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ewrapped serpent ear cuff\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA closed ring is not a manufacturing constraint here; it is the subject itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eJoined head and tail:\u003c\/b\u003e they meet at the opening, the hoop becomes the Nordic Ouroboros.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eScales along the entire length:\u003c\/b\u003e the texture runs from the snout to the tip of the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVisible from the front and in profile:\u003c\/b\u003e unlike a stud, the hoop follows the movement of the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMajor symbol:\u003c\/b\u003e Jörmungandr is one of Loki's three children, alongside Fenrir and Hel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the two-snake interlace, take a look at our \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-serpents-entrelaces-creoles-acier\" title=\"Intertwined Serpent Earrings — Steel Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eintertwined serpent hoop earrings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Hoop (closed ring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMotif:\u003c\/b\u003e Wrapped serpent, engraved scales, joined head and tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJörmungandr, the Midgard Serpent, was cast into the ocean by Odin and grew until it encircled the world and bit its own tail. Snorri's Edda recounts the most amusing episode of the myth: in disguise, Thor visits the giant Útgarða-Loki, who challenges him to lift his cat. Thor manages to lift only one paw off the ground. The giant later confesses to him that the cat was Jörmungandr himself, and that lifting just one of his paws had terrified those present. The two will meet again at Ragnarök: Thor will kill the serpent, then take nine steps before succumbing to its venom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/ragnarok-prophetie-fin-du-monde-nordique\" title=\"Ragnarök: The Prophecy of the End of the Nordic World\"\u003eour article on Ragnarök\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-serpent-enroule-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Wrapped Serpent Ear Cuff — No Piercing Required\"\u003eWrapped Serpent Ear Cuff — No Piercing Required\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-serpents-entrelaces-creoles-acier\" title=\"Intertwined Serpent Earrings — Steel Hoops\"\u003eIntertwined Serpent Earrings — Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-tete-dragon-creoles-acier-noirci\" title=\"Dragon Head Earrings — Blackened Steel Hoops\"\u003eDragon Head Earrings — Blackened Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869188170110,"sku":"LCV-BO-022-1","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-viking-serpent-jormungandr-creoles-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165336"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-cranes-creoles-acier","title":"Skull Earrings — Steel Hoops","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Frieze of Skulls Rather Than a Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eskull hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e made of stainless steel feature several carved heads lined up along the ring, pressed against one another. The hoop is not a base for a motif: it \u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e the motif. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same style in a discreet format, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Polished Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epolished steel skull studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Distinguishes This Pair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere a dangling earring hangs an object below the lobe, the hoop spreads its subject across the entire circumference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eContinuous motif:\u003c\/b\u003e skulls follow one another along the ring, revealed as you turn your head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVisible in profile:\u003c\/b\u003e this is the angle from which an earring is most often seen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClosed ring:\u003c\/b\u003e no hook or moving part, nothing that dangles or opens on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBold relief:\u003c\/b\u003e each skull retains its hollowed-out eye sockets despite the repetition of the pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a ring with an animal rather than a macabre motif, look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-tete-dragon-creoles-acier-noirci\" title=\"Dragon Head Earrings — Blackened Steel Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edragon head hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Hoop (closed ring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMotif:\u003c\/b\u003e Frieze of skulls in relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeating the same motif along a band is one of the founding principles of Scandinavian art. On the Jelling runestones as well as on the portals of Norwegian stave churches, beasts are never represented in isolation: they are linked, interlaced, and knotted into a continuous line that fills all available space. Archaeologists have named these decorative grammars after their discovery sites—Borre, Jelling, Mammen, or Urnes style. This hoop applies the same principle to a motif that, in this case, is not Nordic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"The 17 Viking Symbols and Their Meanings\"\u003eour guide to the 17 Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e to recognize true Scandinavian motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Polished Steel Studs\"\u003eSkull Earrings — Polished Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-tete-dragon-creoles-acier-noirci\" title=\"Dragon Head Earrings — Blackened Steel Hoops\"\u003eDragon Head Earrings — Blackened Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-gothique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Gothic Cross Earrings — Steel Dangling Earrings\"\u003eGothic Cross Earrings — Steel Dangling Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869194592638,"sku":"LCV-BO-006-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-cranes-creoles-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165145"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-runique-pendantes-acier","title":"Viking Runic Anchor Earrings — Dangle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Sea, Engraved With Interlace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003erunic anchor earrings\u003c\/b\u003e in stainless steel feature a curved-arm anchor, engraved along the entire shank, hanging from a small hoop. It is the most recognizable nautical motif in our collection. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking Earrings Collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same piece in a gold finish, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-doree-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Gold Anchor Viking Earrings — Steel Dangle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egold anchor dangles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn instantly recognizable silhouette, enhanced by equally striking engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCurved arms:\u003c\/b\u003e the classic shape of a nautical anchor, legible even from a distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eInterlace on the shank:\u003c\/b\u003e the true Nordic touch of the piece, engraved rather than printed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eRaw steel:\u003c\/b\u003e blends into a dark outfit, unlike the gold version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSubtle drop:\u003c\/b\u003e enough length to catch the eye, not enough to get in the way of a collar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo stay within the maritime theme, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-poulpe-petites-creoles-acier-noirci\" title=\"Octopus Earrings — Small Blackened Steel Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esmall octopus hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Dangle hanging from a hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMotif:\u003c\/b\u003e Anchor engraved with Nordic interlace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scandinavians did not have a magnetic compass, yet they crossed the North Atlantic. They navigated by dead reckoning, following known latitudes, reading the swell, the flight of birds, and the color of the water. The sagas also mention a \u003ci\u003esólarsteinn\u003c\/i\u003e, or \"sunstone,\" which is believed to have been an Icelandic calcite crystal capable of revealing the sun's position in overcast weather through light polarization. The hypothesis remains debated, but such a crystal was indeed found in a 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e-century English shipwreck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/drakkar-bateau-viking-construction-navigation\" title=\"Viking Drakkar: Construction, Navigation\"\u003eour article on Viking navigation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-doree-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Gold Anchor Viking Earrings — Steel Dangle\"\u003eGold Anchor Viking Earrings — Steel Dangle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-epee-guerrier-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Warrior Sword Viking Earrings — Dangle\"\u003eWarrior Sword Viking Earrings — Dangle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-poulpe-petites-creoles-acier-noirci\" title=\"Octopus Earrings — Small Blackened Steel Hoops\"\u003eOctopus Earrings — Small Blackened Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869225984382,"sku":"LCV-BO-016-1","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-runique-pendantes-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165265"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-doree-pendantes-acier","title":"Golden Anchor Viking Earrings — Steel Dangle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Same Anchor, In Warm Tones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003egold anchor earrings\u003c\/b\u003e feature the same marine motif engraved with interlacing patterns, in a gold finish. The warm tone completely changes the impression: where raw steel remains dark and blends into an outfit, gold catches the light and is visible from a distance. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Collection boucles d'oreilles vikings\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the more discreet steel version, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-runique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Boucles d'Oreilles Viking Ancre Runique — Pendantes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erunic anchor steel drop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Distinguishes This Pair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell the two finishes separately rather than as variants because they are intended for different uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eGold finish:\u003c\/b\u003e stands out against dark skin and dark hair, and matches other gold pieces in the catalog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eEngraved interlacing:\u003c\/b\u003e the Nordic motif runs along the shank and arms of the anchor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMatching hoop:\u003c\/b\u003e the support ring is also gold, keeping the piece cohesive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMeasured length:\u003c\/b\u003e hangs below the lobe without getting in the way of a shirt collar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete your gold look, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-noeud-nordique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Boucles d'Oreilles Viking Nœud Nordique — Pendantes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNordic knot drop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, gold finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eForm:\u003c\/b\u003e Drop earring suspended from a hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMotif:\u003c\/b\u003e Anchor engraved with Nordic interlacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap; avoid chlorinated and abrasive products that tarnish the gold plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scandinavians did use anchors — the one from the Oseberg ship, found in Norway and dated to the 9\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, was made of iron with a wooden stock. However, the anchor never appears as a decorative motif in Nordic art: not on runestones, nor on brooches, nor on pendants. What is truly Viking about this piece of jewelry is the \u003cb\u003einterlacing engraved\u003c\/b\u003e on the metal. The anchor itself speaks of the sea and travel — which, for a people who reached Newfoundland five centuries before Columbus, is no small feat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/drakkar-bateau-viking-construction-navigation\" title=\"Drakkar Viking : Construction, Navigation\"\u003eour article on drakkars\u003c\/a\u003e and the art of Nordic navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-runique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Boucles d'Oreilles Viking Ancre Runique — Pendantes\"\u003eViking Runic Anchor Drop Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-noeud-nordique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Boucles d'Oreilles Viking Nœud Nordique — Pendantes\"\u003eViking Nordic Knot Drop Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-tentacule-kraken-creoles-acier\" title=\"Boucles d'Oreilles Tentacule du Kraken — Créoles Acier\"\u003eKraken Tentacle Steel Hoop Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869227786622,"sku":"LCV-BO-015-1","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-doree-pendantes-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165253"},{"product_id":"manchette-oreille-serpent-enroule-sans-percage-acier","title":"Wrapped Snake Ear Cuff — Non-Pierced","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Serpent That Circles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stainless steel \u003cb\u003eserpent ear cuff\u003c\/b\u003e travels up the cartilage, wraps around the ear, and descends behind the lobe, with scales engraved along its entire length. It is the most literal transposition of the serpent that encircles. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same symbol as a classic ring, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-serpent-jormungandr-creoles-acier\" title=\"Jörmungandr Serpent Viking Earrings — Hoop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJörmungandr hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Piece Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is no ordinary earring—let's be clear about that right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold individually:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose for either the right or left ear; one is more than enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNon-pierced:\u003c\/b\u003e It sits on the edge of the ear and stays in place by pressure, with no needle or healing required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFull height:\u003c\/b\u003e From the top of the cartilage to behind the lobe, it perfectly follows the curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eContinuous scales:\u003c\/b\u003e The engraving is uninterrupted, from the snout to the tip of the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same shape with a winged dragon, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-dragon-enroule-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Wrapped Dragon Ear Cuff — No Piercing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewrapped dragon ear cuff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Ear cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Wrapped serpent, engraved scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e Individually — right or left ear of your choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e No piercing required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm water, mild soap, dry with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat defines Jörmungandr is not its head: it is the fact that it wraps around. The Midgard Serpent grows until it encircles the world and bites its own tail—the encirclement \u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e the myth. The Scandinavians actually depicted this scene: the Altuna Runestone in Sweden shows Thor fishing, his line stretched toward the serpent, while one foot pushes through the bottom of the boat under the strain. An ear cuff that wraps around the ear recreates, in its own way, this gesture of entanglement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/ragnarok-prophetie-fin-du-monde-nordique\" title=\"Ragnarök: The Prophecy of the Nordic End of the World\"\u003eour article on Ragnarök\u003c\/a\u003e and the final confrontation between Thor and the serpent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-serpent-jormungandr-creoles-acier\" title=\"Jörmungandr Serpent Viking Earrings — Hoop\"\u003eJörmungandr Serpent Viking Earrings — Hoop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-dragon-enroule-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Wrapped Dragon Ear Cuff — No Piercing\"\u003eWrapped Dragon Ear Cuff — No Piercing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-serpents-entrelaces-creoles-acier\" title=\"Intertwined Serpent Earrings — Steel Hoops\"\u003eIntertwined Serpent Earrings — Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Right ear","offer_id":57869230342526,"sku":"LCV-BO-024-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left ear","offer_id":57869230375294,"sku":"LCV-BO-024-2","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/manchette-oreille-serpent-enroule-sans-percage-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165359"},{"product_id":"manchette-oreille-dragon-enroule-sans-percage-acier","title":"Dragon Wrap Ear Cuff — Non-Pierced","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVolume Without the Piercer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stainless steel \u003cb\u003edragon ear cuff\u003c\/b\u003e wraps a winged creature around the cartilage: head facing forward, claws detached, tail descending behind the lobe. It stays in place with simple pressure — \u003cb\u003eno piercing is required\u003c\/b\u003e. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking Earrings Collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a dragon in a classic hoop format, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-tete-dragon-creoles-acier-noirci\" title=\"Dragon Head Earrings — Blackened Steel Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edragon head hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Piece Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note, this is not a standard earring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold individually:\u003c\/b\u003e Right or left ear of your choice. One is enough; it already takes up the whole space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNon-pierced:\u003c\/b\u003e It slides onto the edge of the cartilage and adjusts with light pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSpread wings:\u003c\/b\u003e They stand off the body, creating depth and shadow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eImmediate removal:\u003c\/b\u003e Puts on and takes off in seconds, with no healing time required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same shape with a snake, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-serpent-enroule-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Coiled Snake Ear Cuff — Non-Pierced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecoiled snake cuff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Ear cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Coiled winged dragon, sculpted claws and scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e Individually — right or left ear of your choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e No piercing required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScandinavian art is full of serpentine creatures with clawed limbs, but they are never isolated monsters: they are interlacing patterns, lines that refuse to end. They are found on the Jelling runestones, on the Mammen fibulae, and especially on the portals of the \u003ci\u003estavkirker\u003c\/i\u003e, the Norwegian wooden stave churches. The one at Urnes, a World Heritage site, shows thread-like beasts so tightly entwined that one can no longer tell where one begins. A cuff that hugs the curve of the ear applies this exact principle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"The 17 Viking Symbols and Their Meanings\"\u003eour guide to the 17 Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-serpent-enroule-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Coiled Snake Ear Cuff — Non-Pierced\"\u003eCoiled Snake Ear Cuff — Non-Pierced\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-tete-dragon-creoles-acier-noirci\" title=\"Dragon Head Earrings — Blackened Steel Hoops\"\u003eDragon Head Earrings — Blackened Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-viking-dragon-sans-percage\" title=\"Viking Dragon Ear Cuff — Non-Pierced\"\u003eViking Dragon Ear Cuff — Non-Pierced\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Right ear","offer_id":57869241385342,"sku":"LCV-BO-023-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left ear","offer_id":57869241418110,"sku":"LCV-BO-023-2","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/manchette-oreille-dragon-enroule-sans-percage-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165347"},{"product_id":"manchette-oreille-viking-aile-valkyrie-sans-percage","title":"Valkyrie Wing Viking Ear Cuff — Non-Pierced","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Ear That Grows Feathers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stainless steel \u003cb\u003eValkyrie wing ear cuff\u003c\/b\u003e follows the curve of the ear perfectly, with feathers engraved one by one. Once worn, it gives the impression that the ear itself has sprouted feathers. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an ear cuff with an animal motif, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-viking-dragon-sans-percage\" title=\"Viking Dragon Ear Cuff — No Piercing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edragon ear cuff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Distinguishes This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wing hugs an ear better than any other motif — the shape lends itself to it naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold individually:\u003c\/b\u003e right or left ear of your choice, to be specified when ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNo piercing:\u003c\/b\u003e it slips onto the edge of the cartilage and is held in place by pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eIndividualized feathers:\u003c\/b\u003e engraved one by one, they create a texture that follows the curvature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eHugs the auricle:\u003c\/b\u003e the line of the wing follows that of the helix, for an almost anatomical effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo pair it with a symbol of Valhalla, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-epee-guerrier-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Warrior Sword Earrings — Dangle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarrior sword dangle earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Ear cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMotif:\u003c\/b\u003e Spread wing, engraved feathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e Individually — right or left ear of your choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e No piercing required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Valkyries choose on the battlefield those who will join Valhöll — their name, \u003ci\u003evalkyrja\u003c\/i\u003e, literally means \"chooser of the slain.\" But the texts do not describe them with wings: they ride horses. Wings are a later addition, popularized by 19th-century romantic imagery and Wagner's opera costumes. Small female figurines found during excavations — such as the one from Hårby, Denmark, discovered in 2012 — show them in long dresses, with a sword and a shield, without a single wing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/valkyries-guerrieres-odin-valhalla\" title=\"Valkyries: Odin's Warrior Maidens and Valhalla\"\u003eour article on the Valkyries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-viking-dragon-sans-percage\" title=\"Viking Dragon Ear Cuff — No Piercing\"\u003eViking Dragon Ear Cuff — No Piercing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-epee-guerrier-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Warrior Sword Earrings — Dangle\"\u003eViking Warrior Sword Earrings — Dangle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-serpent-enroule-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Coiled Snake Ear Cuff — No Piercing\"\u003eCoiled Snake Ear Cuff — No Piercing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Right ear","offer_id":57869255475582,"sku":"LCV-BO-025-1","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left ear","offer_id":57869255508350,"sku":"LCV-BO-025-2","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/manchette-oreille-viking-aile-valkyrie-sans-percage-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165370"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-viking-corbeaux-vol-grandes-creoles","title":"Viking Raven in Flight Earrings — Large Hoop Earrings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFlight Rather Than the Perched Bird\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003elarge raven hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e in stainless steel capture the birds in mid-flight, wings spread, distributed along a wide ring. Most raven jewelry features a stationary head or profile; here, the large diameter serves the subject by giving the flight room to be read. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same symbol in a discreet format, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-corbeau-odin-puces-acier\" title=\"Odin's Raven Viking Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOdin's raven studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most generous hoop in our range, and the design needed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eLarge diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e the ring sits well below the lobe, which leaves room for the spread wings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBirds in motion:\u003c\/b\u003e captured in flight rather than perched, distributed along the entire curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eIndividualized feathers:\u003c\/b\u003e each wing is engraved, not simply cut as a silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClosed hoop:\u003c\/b\u003e despite the size, there are no moving parts or visible hooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo pair with the symbol of Thor, check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-mjolnir-marteau-thor-puces-acier\" title=\"Mjölnir Viking Earrings — Thor's Hammer Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMjölnir studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Large diameter hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Ravens in flight, wings spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raven was not just Odin's bird: it also fluttered over battlefields. Several Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian sources mention the raven banner, the \u003ci\u003ehrafnsmerki\u003c\/i\u003e, carried by Viking chieftains—the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle reports that one such banner was captured from the brothers of Ragnar in Devon in 878. Legend says that the embroidered bird seemed to flap its wings before a victory and hang limp before a defeat. A hoop of birds in flight captures, perhaps unknowingly, this ancient omen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/tatouage-huginn-muninn-corbeaux-odin\" title=\"Huginn and Muninn Tattoo: Odin's Ravens\"\u003eour article on Odin's ravens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-corbeau-odin-puces-acier\" title=\"Odin's Raven Viking Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eOdin's Raven Viking Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bracelet-viking-corbeaux-odin-runes-acier-inoxydable\" title=\"Viking Bracelet Odin's Ravens Runes Stainless Steel\"\u003eViking Bracelet Odin's Ravens Runes Stainless Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-noeud-nordique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Nordic Knot Viking Earrings — Dangle\"\u003eNordic Knot Viking Earrings — Dangle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869259571582,"sku":"LCV-BO-018-1","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-viking-corbeaux-vol-grandes-creoles-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165287"},{"product_id":"manchette-oreille-viking-dragon-sans-percage","title":"Viking Dragon Ear Cuff — Non-Pierced","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Dragon That Embraces the Whole Ear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003edragon ear cuff\u003c\/b\u003e in stainless steel runs from the helix to the lobe, with a coiled body and engraved scales. It sits on the cartilage and stays in place by its own shape: \u003cb\u003eno piercing required\u003c\/b\u003e. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a winged variant of the same principle, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-dragon-enroule-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Coiled Dragon Ear Cuff — No Piercing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecoiled dragon ear cuff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Piece Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the most encompassing piece in the department, and it is meant to be worn alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold individually:\u003c\/b\u003e this model is worn on the \u003cb\u003eleft ear\u003c\/b\u003e; it is the only version available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNo piercing:\u003c\/b\u003e it slides along the edge of the ear and adjusts with pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eContinuous body:\u003c\/b\u003e the dragon follows the entire curve, from the helix to behind the lobe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSculpted scales:\u003c\/b\u003e the relief runs across the entire body, with no flat areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo stay within the Norse bestiary with a classic ring, look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-serpent-jormungandr-creoles-acier\" title=\"Jörmungandr Serpent Viking Earrings — Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJörmungandr hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Ear cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Coiled dragon, engraved scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e Individually, for the left ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e No piercing necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carved prows of Scandinavian ships gave their name to \"drakkars\"—from the Old Norse \u003ci\u003edreki\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning dragon. However, the word \"drakkar\" itself is a 19th-century French invention, mistakenly formed from the plural \u003ci\u003edrekar\u003c\/i\u003e: the Scandinavians called them \u003ci\u003elangskip\u003c\/i\u003e, or \"longship.\" Just another example of Viking vocabulary that originated long after the Vikings—like the horned helmet or the kraken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check out \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/drakkar-bateau-viking-construction-navigation\" title=\"Viking Drakkar: Construction, Navigation\"\u003eour article on drakkars\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-dragon-enroule-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Coiled Dragon Ear Cuff — No Piercing\"\u003eCoiled Dragon Ear Cuff — No Piercing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-serpent-jormungandr-creoles-acier\" title=\"Jörmungandr Serpent Viking Earrings — Hoops\"\u003eJörmungandr Serpent Viking Earrings — Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-viking-aile-valkyrie-sans-percage\" title=\"Valkyrie Wing Viking Ear Cuff — No Piercing\"\u003eValkyrie Wing Viking Ear Cuff — No Piercing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869262848382,"sku":"LCV-BO-026-1","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/manchette-oreille-viking-dragon-sans-percage-ambiance.jpg?v=1787165382"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-crane-taureau-puces-acier","title":"Bull Skull Earrings — Steel Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Bucranium With Curved Horns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003ebull skull earrings\u003c\/b\u003e take up the classic bucranium: the elongated brow, the hollow eye sockets, and two long horns that curve upward. The bone is given a patinated surface rather than a mirror polish, which heightens the dried-out look of the motif. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a human skull rather than an animal one, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-cornu-puces-acier\" title=\"Horned Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehorned skull studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e cross the two registers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a bucranium, everything comes down to the spread of the horns: set too close together, the motif becomes unreadable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWide-open horns:\u003c\/b\u003e the span gives the motif its recognizable silhouette, even from a distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePatinated surface:\u003c\/b\u003e the steel has a matte treatment, which avoids a plasticky shine and brings the look closer to bone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e a single centered post, so the stud stays level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the slender horns don't bend and don't oxidize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a whole animal rather than a skull, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-tete-lion-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Lion Head Ear Cuff — No Piercing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elion head ear cuff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e stays within the bestiary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Norse cosmogony, the first living being after the giant Ymir is neither a god nor a man: it is a cow. The \u003ci\u003eGylfaginning\u003c\/i\u003e tells how Audhumla emerged from the melting ice at the same time as Ymir, and how four rivers of milk flowed from her udders to feed him. She herself fed by licking the blocks of salty ice — and from this licking a man gradually emerged, Búri, the grandfather of Odin. In other words, the entire divine lineage of the North begins because a bovine needed salt. She is not a bull, and this is not a skull: but she is the only bovine in Scandinavian mythology, and she holds a place in it that few gods can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo go further:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/neuf-mondes-mythologie-nordique-yggdrasil\" title=\"The 9 Worlds of Norse Mythology and Yggdrasil\"\u003eour feature on the Nine Worlds\u003c\/a\u003e and the birth of the Norse cosmos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eSkull Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-cranes-os-croises-puces-montantes-acier\" title=\"Skulls and Crossbones Earrings — Climber Studs\"\u003eSkulls and Crossbones Earrings — Climber Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-crocs-vampire-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Vampire Fangs Ear Cuff — No Piercing\"\u003eVampire Fangs Ear Cuff — No Piercing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869418594686,"sku":"LCV-BO-048-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-crane-taureau-puces-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172170"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-araignee-sertie-puces-zircon-acier","title":"Stone-Set Spider Earrings — Zircon Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Spider Spangled With Tiny Stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003espider stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e play a different card from the chunky models: the body is slender, the legs are delicate, and the whole piece is scattered with tiny white zircons that catch the light with every movement. The result looks less like a menacing creepy-crawly than a sparkling jewel. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer a chunky, dark spider, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-araignee-puces-acier\" title=\"Spider Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esolid steel spider studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e have a domed body and thick legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting stones to hold on such a narrow silhouette is the real challenge of this design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStones set along the legs:\u003c\/b\u003e they follow the line instead of being concentrated on the body, which visually stretches the creature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOpenwork silhouette:\u003c\/b\u003e the skin shows between the legs, so the spider looks perched on the lobe rather than stuck to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e straight post and push-back, essential on such an intricately cut piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the settings don't turn green and the fine structure doesn't pit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor another arthropod rendered in volume, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-scarabee-puces-acier-grave\" title=\"Scarab Earrings — Engraved Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003escarab studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spider has no place in the Norse bestiary, but weaving does — a central and sinister one. \u003ci\u003eNjáls saga\u003c\/i\u003e preserves a poem, the \u003ci\u003eDarraðarljóð\u003c\/i\u003e, said to have been seen in a vision on the morning of the Battle of Clontarf, in 1014. Through an opening, a man sees twelve women seated at a loom: the warp is made of human entrails, the weights that hold it taut are severed heads, the shuttle is an arrow. They are valkyries, and the cloth they are weaving is the course of the battle under way. In the Norse imagination, fate is not written: it is woven. The spider has nothing to do with it, but the web does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo go further:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/valkyries-guerrieres-odin-valhalla\" title=\"Valkyries: Odin's Warrior Women and Valhalla\"\u003eour feature on the Valkyries\u003c\/a\u003e and their real role in the texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-scorpion-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Scorpion Earrings — Steel Drops\"\u003eScorpion Earrings — Steel Drops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-viking-aile-valkyrie-sans-percage\" title=\"Valkyrie Wing Viking Ear Cuff — No Piercing\"\u003eValkyrie Wing Viking Ear Cuff — No Piercing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-cornu-puces-acier\" title=\"Horned Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eHorned Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869436158334,"sku":"LCV-BO-036-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-araignee-sertie-puces-zircon-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172136"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-scarabee-puces-acier-grave","title":"Scarab Earrings — Engraved Steel Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Beetle Seen from Above, Ridged Wing Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003escarab stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e show the insect flat, as if pinned in an entomologist's box: wing cases ridged lengthwise, a well-defined thorax, and two horns raised toward the front. The treatment is naturalistic, with no stylization. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor another arthropod rendered in full relief, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-araignee-puces-acier\" title=\"Spider Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esolid steel spider studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e play in the same register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA successful insect comes down to texture: without ridges, a beetle is just an oval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRidged wing cases:\u003c\/b\u003e the veins are carved lengthwise, which catches the light and gives the insect's back its relief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRaised horns:\u003c\/b\u003e they rise out of the plane of the stud and identify the species at a glance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e a single post under the thorax keeps the stud lying flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the grooves between the ridges don't blacken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo stay with invertebrates but add stones, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-araignee-sertie-puces-zircon-acier\" title=\"Stone-Set Spider Earrings — Zircon Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estone-set spider studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Push back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scarab is the quintessential Egyptian protective amulet, associated with Khepri, the reborn sun. Nothing Norse about it — yet objects from that far away really did reach Scandinavia. The most astonishing case is Helgö, an island in Lake Mälaren in Sweden, where excavations turned up, side by side, three unrelated pieces: a small bronze Buddha statuette cast in northern India around the 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, a Coptic bronze ladle from Egypt, and an Irish crozier mount. Three continents in a single Swedish find. The trade routes of the North reached much farther than we imagine, and an Egyptian motif on a Scandinavian ear would have shocked no one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo go further:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"The 17 Viking Symbols and Their Deeper Meaning\"\u003eour guide to the 17 Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e and their real origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-scorpion-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Scorpion Earrings — Steel Dangles\"\u003eScorpion Earrings — Steel Dangles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-oeil-solaire-puces-rayonnantes-acier\" title=\"Sun Eye Earrings — Radiating Studs\"\u003eSun Eye Earrings — Radiating Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-pieuvre-clips-acier-sans-percage\" title=\"Octopus Earrings — Steel Clip-Ons, No Piercing\"\u003eOctopus Earrings — Steel Clip-Ons, No Piercing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869439500670,"sku":"LCV-BO-055-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-scarabee-puces-acier-grave-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172322"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-tete-corbeau-puces-zircon-rouge-acier","title":"Raven Head Earrings — Red Zircon Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo Raven Heads, the Eye Engraved in a Spiral\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eraven earrings\u003c\/b\u003e show the bird in profile, with a long beak and an eye carved in a spiral in the manner of Norse knotwork, and a small red zircon set on the breast. They are often presented as an insect motif: it is a raven, and we prefer to call it by its right name. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the bird's skull rather than its living head, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-corbeau-odin-puces-acier\" title=\"Odin's Raven Viking Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOdin's raven studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e treat the motif differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou recognize a raven by its beak: make it too short and it becomes a sparrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLong, straight beak:\u003c\/b\u003e the proportions are right, which makes the species identifiable at first glance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpiral eye:\u003c\/b\u003e the graphic treatment borrows the vocabulary of Scandinavian knotwork rather than a naturalistic eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStone on the breast:\u003c\/b\u003e the red zircon adds the only touch of color, placed where it is most visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the engraved recesses keep their contrast without oxidizing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ravens in flight in a larger format, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-corbeaux-vol-grandes-creoles\" title=\"Viking Ravens in Flight Earrings — Large Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elarge ravens-in-flight hoops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosure:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdin has two ravens, Huginn and Muninn — Thought and Memory — who fly across the world every day and come back to whisper to him what they have seen. But the \u003ci\u003eGrímnismál\u003c\/i\u003e adds a line that is rarely quoted, and that says a great deal: the god admits that he fears for Huginn, that he may not come back — but that he fears even more for Muninn. The master of magic, knowledge and war, the one who sacrificed an eye to drink from the well of wisdom, confesses that what he dreads most of all is losing his memory. It isn't thought that worries him: it is forgetting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/tatouage-huginn-muninn-corbeaux-odin\" title=\"Huginn and Muninn Tattoo: Odin's Ravens\"\u003eour article on Huginn and Muninn\u003c\/a\u003e, Odin's ravens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-mjolnir-marteau-thor-puces-acier\" title=\"Mjölnir Viking Earrings — Thor's Hammer Studs\"\u003eMjölnir Viking Earrings — Thor's Hammer Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-hibou-yeux-zircon-rouge-acier\" title=\"Owl Ear Cuff — Red Zircon Eyes\"\u003eOwl Ear Cuff — Red Zircon Eyes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-hirondelle-vol-puces-acier\" title=\"Swallow in Flight Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eSwallow in Flight Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869440090494,"sku":"LCV-BO-056-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-tete-corbeau-puces-zircon-rouge-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172345"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-zircon-rouge-puces-couronne-ajouree-acier","title":"Red Zircon Earrings — Openwork Crown Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Red Stone Held in a Serrated Crown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003ered zircon stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e enclose the stone in an openwork steel crown whose upper edge is cut into regular teeth. Light passes through the side openings, which keeps the stone from darkening the way it would in a closed setting. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same stone held in a solid setting, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rouge-puces-monture-brute-acier\" title=\"Red Zircon Earrings — Raw Setting Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eraw-setting studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn openwork setting is harder to get right than a solid one: it hides nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHollowed crown:\u003c\/b\u003e the side openings let light in beneath the stone, brightening it instead of darkening it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSerrated edge:\u003c\/b\u003e the regular cutouts along the top give the setting rhythm and avoid a plain, impersonal ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e straight post and push-on back, with no moving parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the fine cutouts don't oxidize and don't close up over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same construction with a pink stone, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rose-ovale-puces-serties-acier\" title=\"Oval Pink Zircon Earrings — Set Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoval pink zircon studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e use an equally intricate setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Push back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vikings loved colored glass beads, and they had found a very economical way to get the raw material: they recycled the Roman Empire. The bead-making workshops excavated at Ribe, in Denmark, and at Åhus, in Sweden, have yielded mosaic tesserae — the small cubes of colored glass that once covered the walls and floors of Mediterranean buildings. Shipped in by the crateful, they were remelted on site and drawn out into beads. Red and deep blue, which were particularly hard to produce directly, thus arrived ready-made, as fragments of dismantled ancient decorations. A red bead worn in Ribe in the 8\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century may, two centuries earlier, have been a piece of a Roman wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo go further:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/bijoux-vikings-guide-complet-colliers-bracelets-bagues\" title=\"Viking Jewelry: Symbols, Meaning and Care\"\u003eour guide to Viking jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e, from glass to silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-framboise-puces-coussin-acier\" title=\"Raspberry Zircon Earrings — Cushion Studs\"\u003eRaspberry Zircon Earrings — Cushion Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-zircon-rouge-puces-acier\" title=\"Cross and Red Zircon Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eCross and Red Zircon Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rouge-puces-monture-etoile-acier\" title=\"Red Zircon Earrings — Star Setting Studs\"\u003eRed Zircon Earrings — Star Setting Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869440909694,"sku":"LCV-BO-060-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rouge-puces-couronne-ajouree-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172483"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-zircon-citrine-puces-carrees-acier","title":"Citrine Zircon Earrings — Square Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Square Bezel with a Beaded Border\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003ecitrine zircon stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e hold the yellow stone in a strictly square bezel, its rim outlined with a row of steel beads. It is a clean, geometric treatment, the opposite of ornate settings. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same stone in a decorative rather than geometric bezel, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-citrine-puces-chaton-ouvrage-acier\" title=\"Citrine Zircon Earrings — Ornate Bezel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecitrine studs with an ornate bezel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect square is unforgiving: the slightest flaw in a corner shows immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeaded border:\u003c\/b\u003e the row of beads softens the edge of the square and adds a play of light around the rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrisp corners:\u003c\/b\u003e the frame is sharp, with no convenient rounding, which gives the design its rigor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back closure:\u003c\/b\u003e centered post, so the stud stays neatly aligned on the lobe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the beads around the rim don't clog with grime and keep their shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same geometry in a lighter shade, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-champagne-puces-carrees-acier\" title=\"Champagne Zircon Earrings — Square Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esquare champagne zircon studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are the direct variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Square stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosure:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorse art hates straight lines. Brooches, standing stones, church portals: everything is curves, knotwork, animals knotted into one another. Yet there is one massive exception, and it is everywhere — the runes. Their letterforms have only straight strokes and angles, without a single closed curve, and the reason is purely technical: they were carved into wood with a knife, cutting across the grain so the notch stayed clean. A curve follows the grain and is hard to read; a horizontal stroke blends into the grain lines. That is why the runic alphabet also avoids strictly horizontal strokes. The futhark does not have its angular look by aesthetic choice: it is the shape that wood imposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/apprendre-ecrire-runes-vikings-traduction\" title=\"Learn to Write in Viking Runes: A Practical Guide\"\u003eour guide to reading and writing runes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-triquetra-creoles-runiques-acier\" title=\"Viking Triquetra Earrings — Runic Hoops\"\u003eViking Triquetra Earrings — Runic Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-ancre-puces-zircon-citrine-acier\" title=\"Anchor Earrings — Citrine Zircon Studs\"\u003eAnchor Earrings — Citrine Zircon Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-dore-puces-rondes-classiques-acier\" title=\"Gold-Tone Zircon Earrings — Classic Round Studs\"\u003eGold-Tone Zircon Earrings — Classic Round Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869444743550,"sku":"LCV-BO-062-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-citrine-puces-carrees-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172403"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-zircon-rose-ovale-puces-serties-acier","title":"Oval Pink Zircon Earrings — Gem-Set Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Pink Stone in a Setting That Isn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003epink zircon stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e play on contrast: a light oval stone set in an openwork steel setting with detailed scrollwork. The setting isn't a plain ring — it draws a pattern around the stone, which takes these studs beyond the strictly classic. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer the same color in a bare setting, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rose-puces-rondes-griffees-acier\" title=\"Pink Zircon Earrings — Round Prong-Set Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eround prong-set studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which are more understated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a gemstone stud, everything comes down to the setting and the light that passes beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOpenwork setting:\u003c\/b\u003e light passes through the pattern beneath the stone instead of hitting a solid back, which avoids the dull look of closed settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOval cut:\u003c\/b\u003e longer than the classic round, it follows the line of the earlobe and looks larger for the same surface area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back closure:\u003c\/b\u003e a post that goes through the ear and a back stopper, with no moving part to snag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the setting doesn't darken and leaves no green mark on the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a darker stone in an equally detailed setting, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rouge-puces-couronne-ajouree-acier\" title=\"Red Zircon Earrings — Openwork Crown Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eopenwork crown studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosure:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on vocabulary, because it misleads a lot of people. True zircon is a natural mineral, zirconium silicate, and it also happens to be the oldest terrestrial material ever dated: crystals taken from the Jack Hills, in Western Australia, have been dated to 4.4 billion years — barely a hundred million years after the formation of the Earth itself. But the “zircon stone” found in fashion jewelry is almost never this mineral: it is cubic zirconia, a zirconium oxide developed in the lab by Soviet researchers in 1976. That is the case here, and we would rather say so than let the word create an illusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/bijoux-vikings-guide-complet-colliers-bracelets-bagues\" title=\"Viking Jewelry: Symbols, Meaning and Care\"\u003eour guide to Viking jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e to understand materials, symbols and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-zircon-rose-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull and Pink Zircon Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eSkull and Pink Zircon Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-rosace-puces-zircon-rouge-acier\" title=\"Rosette Earrings — Red Zircon Studs\"\u003eRosette Earrings — Red Zircon Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-creoles-torsadees-acier-minimalistes\" title=\"Twisted Hoop Earrings — Minimalist Steel\"\u003eTwisted Hoop Earrings — Minimalist Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869453197694,"sku":"LCV-BO-029-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rose-ovale-puces-serties-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172460"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-zircon-citrine-puces-chaton-ouvrage-acier","title":"Citrine Zircon Earrings — Ornate Setting Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Yellow Stone in a Detailed Setting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003ecitrine zircon stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e grip a round yellow stone in a setting with ornate prongs: they don't just hold, they draw. The result sits between classic and ornamental, without tipping into overloaded jewelry. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same stone in a strictly geometric setting, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-citrine-puces-carrees-acier\" title=\"Citrine Zircon Earrings — Square Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esquare citrine studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ornate setting should decorate without ever stealing the spotlight from the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSculpted prongs:\u003c\/b\u003e each one has its own relief, visible from a three-quarter view and invisible from the front — the decoration doesn't swallow the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRaised stone:\u003c\/b\u003e light passes under the setting, which avoids the dull look of closed settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back closure:\u003c\/b\u003e a straight post and a back stopper, with no moving parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the contrast between the cool metal and the warm stone stays stable over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a yellow stone paired with a figurative motif, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-ancre-puces-zircon-citrine-acier\" title=\"Anchor Earrings — Citrine Zircon Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eanchor studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e use the same shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosure:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow stone of the North wasn't citrine: it was amber. A conifer resin fossilized some forty million years ago, it comes above all from the Baltic, which holds most of the world's deposits, and Scandinavians gathered it on their own beaches after storms. Excavations at Ribe, in Denmark, and Kaupang, in Norway, have uncovered actual workshops: offcuts, rough-outs and unfinished beads by the hundreds, proof of batch production. Amber had everything going for it — warm to the touch, soft enough to carve with a knife, and light enough to float in salt water. Long before any gemstone brought from afar, it was the precious material of Northern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/bijoux-vikings-guide-complet-colliers-bracelets-bagues\" title=\"Viking Jewelry: Symbols, Meaning and Care\"\u003eour guide to Viking jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e, from amber to silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-dore-puces-rondes-classiques-acier\" title=\"Golden Zircon Earrings — Classic Round Studs\"\u003eGolden Zircon Earrings — Classic Round Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-doree-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Gold-Tone Viking Anchor Earrings — Steel Drops\"\u003eGold-Tone Viking Anchor Earrings — Steel Drops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-champagne-puces-carrees-acier\" title=\"Champagne Zircon Earrings — Square Studs\"\u003eChampagne Zircon Earrings — Square Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869457326462,"sku":"LCV-BO-050-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-citrine-puces-chaton-ouvrage-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172414"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-zircon-champagne-puces-carrees-acier","title":"Champagne Zircon Earrings — Square Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Warm Stone in a Square Frame\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003echampagne zircon stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e hold a round stone with golden glints in a square four-prong setting. The contrast between the roundness of the stone and the angles of the frame is what gives the piece its character: it is geometry, not just a setting. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same square design appears, in a deeper shade, on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-citrine-puces-carrees-acier\" title=\"Citrine Zircon Earrings — Square Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esquare citrine studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne is a tricky shade: it has to stay warm without turning a garish yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSquare frame:\u003c\/b\u003e the right angles frame the stone and make it look larger than in a round setting of the same diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShort prongs:\u003c\/b\u003e discreet enough not to swallow the stone, firm enough to hold it without any play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back closure:\u003c\/b\u003e a post through the ear and a back stopper, with nothing sticking out or snagging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the coolness of the metal sets off the warm shade, and it doesn't tarnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a warm stone in an ornate rather than geometric setting, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-citrine-puces-chaton-ouvrage-acier\" title=\"Citrine Zircon Earrings — Ornate Setting Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eornate setting studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosure:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA faceted stone like this one would have been impossible in the Viking Age, and not for lack of skill: the technique didn't exist. Until the end of the Middle Ages, European gems were polished as cabochons — a smooth, domed surface that gives a soft glow but no sparkle. Faceting, which cuts the stone into reflective planes, only appeared in Europe around the turn of the 14\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e and 15\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e centuries; a guild of gem cutters is documented in Nuremberg as early as 1375, then in Bruges shortly after. The goldsmiths of the North therefore worked with color and cloisonné, never with sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/forgeron-viking-metier-techniques-metallurgie\" title=\"Viking Blacksmith: Trade, Techniques and Metallurgy\"\u003eour feature on the Viking blacksmith\u003c\/a\u003e and his workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-ancre-puces-zircon-citrine-acier\" title=\"Anchor Earrings — Citrine Zircon Studs\"\u003eAnchor Earrings — Citrine Zircon Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-dore-puces-rondes-classiques-acier\" title=\"Golden Zircon Earrings — Classic Round Studs\"\u003eGolden Zircon Earrings — Classic Round Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-creoles-torsadees-acier-minimalistes\" title=\"Twisted Hoop Earrings — Minimalist Steel\"\u003eTwisted Hoop Earrings — Minimalist Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869472334206,"sku":"LCV-BO-034-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-champagne-puces-carrees-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172392"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-rosace-puces-zircon-rouge-acier","title":"Rosette Earrings — Red Zircon Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Six-Petal Rosette With a Red Stone at the Center\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003erosette stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e spread six finely worked petals around a red zircon set at the heart of the motif. The design is regular, almost geometric, and it is this rigor that keeps it from becoming yet another predictable floral jewel. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor another motif radiating from a center, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-oeil-solaire-puces-rayonnantes-acier\" title=\"Solar Eye Earrings — Radiant Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esolar eye studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA symmetrical motif forgives no flaw: the slightest crooked petal shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSix even petals:\u003c\/b\u003e the spacing is exact, which keeps the motif readable even at a small size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet center stone:\u003c\/b\u003e the zircon is held by prongs at the center, not glued into a recess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarved relief:\u003c\/b\u003e the petals are domed and separated by grooves, so the motif doesn't look flattened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the hollows between the petals keep their contrast without turning black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same red stone on a cross motif, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-zircon-rouge-puces-acier\" title=\"Cross and Red Zircon Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecross and red zircon studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e play the same role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six-petal rosette inscribed in a circle is one of the most stubbornly widespread motifs in Europe, and that is no accident: it can be drawn with a compass without lifting the point, by stepping the radius six times around the circumference. Any carpenter with a compass knows how to make it. It is found carved on the lintels, beams and mantelpieces of hundreds of old buildings, where specialists classify it among apotropaic marks — signs drawn to keep evil from coming in. The English call them \u003ci\u003ewitch marks\u003c\/i\u003e. It is not a Viking symbol, but it is a gesture the people of the North would have understood perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo go further:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/runes-magiques-protection-rituels-vikings\" title=\"Magic Runes: Viking Protection and Rituals\"\u003eour feature on protection runes\u003c\/a\u003e and the gestures meant to ward off evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rose-ovale-puces-serties-acier\" title=\"Oval Pink Zircon Earrings — Set Studs\"\u003eOval Pink Zircon Earrings — Set Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-noeud-nordique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Norse Knot Viking Earrings — Drops\"\u003eNorse Knot Viking Earrings — Drops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-triquetra-creoles-runiques-acier\" title=\"Triquetra Viking Earrings — Runic Hoops\"\u003eTriquetra Viking Earrings — Runic Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869480984958,"sku":"LCV-BO-042-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-rosace-puces-zircon-rouge-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172311"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-ancre-puces-zircon-citrine-acier","title":"Anchor Earrings — Citrine Zircon Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Anchor Topped with a Yellow Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eanchor stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e reduce the object to its essential silhouette: the straight shank, the two arms curving upward, and an oval citrine zircon set at the top in place of the anchor ring. The nautical motif is handled without nostalgia or frills. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same anchor comes in a large dangle version: our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-runique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Runic Anchor Earrings — Dangles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erunic anchor dangles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, engraved with Norse knotwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA miniature anchor has to keep its proportions, or it turns into a cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSharply curved arms:\u003c\/b\u003e the gap between the shank and the flukes is pronounced, which rules out any confusion with another motif.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStone at the ring:\u003c\/b\u003e the zircon takes the place of the mooring ring and becomes the visual anchor point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e a single post centered under the stone keeps the stud perfectly upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the most fitting material for a nautical motif, and one that fears neither water nor salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same stone color without a figurative motif, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-citrine-puces-carrees-acier\" title=\"Citrine Zircon Earrings — Square Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esquare citrine studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Push back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know what a Viking anchor looked like because one survives complete. The Ladby ship, buried around 925 on the island of Funen in Denmark, yielded its iron anchor along with its chain — the only intact example known from a Viking Age boat. It is a little over a meter long, weighs around thirty kilos, and its ten-meter chain was complemented by a rope that has since disappeared. The ship itself no longer exists: the wood rotted away completely, leaving in the soil only its imprint, the iron rivets in their proper places, and this anchor. Archaeologists excavated a ghost ship whose heaviest object was the best preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo go further:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/forgeron-viking-metier-techniques-metallurgie\" title=\"Viking Blacksmith: Trade, Techniques and Metallurgy\"\u003eour feature on the Viking blacksmith\u003c\/a\u003e and ironworking in the North.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-doree-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Gold-Tone Anchor Earrings — Steel Dangles\"\u003eViking Gold-Tone Anchor Earrings — Steel Dangles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-poisson-volant-puces-acier\" title=\"Flying Fish Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eFlying Fish Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-epee-guerrier-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Warrior's Sword Earrings — Dangles\"\u003eViking Warrior's Sword Earrings — Dangles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869484720510,"sku":"LCV-BO-052-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-ancre-puces-zircon-citrine-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172123"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-rondes-discretes-acier","title":"Skull Earrings — Discreet Round Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Most Discreet Skull in the Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eskull stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e fit on a flat disc just a few millimeters across: the skull is cut in intaglio, with the eye sockets and jaw deeply recessed rather than raised. The result: from a distance you see a dot of steel, and the motif only appears up close. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a skull in relief rather than recessed, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epolished steel skull studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e sculpt it in three dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a motif this small, the depth of the engraving decides everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecessed engraving:\u003c\/b\u003e the design is sunk into the metal, so it doesn't rub off like a surface print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlat disc:\u003c\/b\u003e no protruding edges, so the stud doesn't catch on anything and can be left in overnight comfortably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back closure:\u003c\/b\u003e straight post and push-back, the most secure fastening for such a tiny size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the recesses of the engraving don't blacken over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the blackened version in the same spirit, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-petit-crane-noirci-puces-acier\" title=\"Small Blackened Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esmall blackened skull studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Round stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosure:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skull is not part of the Viking decorative repertoire: you won't find it on rune stones, on brooches, or on the objects from Jelling or Urnes. The skull motif in jewelry comes from elsewhere, and from much later — from the Christian \u003ci\u003ememento mori\u003c\/i\u003e, the reminder of death that early modern Europe put everywhere. The first documented skull rings are the English \u003ci\u003emourning rings\u003c\/i\u003e of the 17\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century: they were handed out to family and friends at a funeral, often engraved on the inside with the name of the deceased and the date of death. The skull was not there to frighten, but to remember someone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"The 17 Viking Symbols and Their Deeper Meaning\"\u003eour guide to the 17 Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e to find out what really appears on Norse objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-cornu-puces-acier\" title=\"Horned Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eHorned Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-cranes-creoles-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Hoops\"\u003eSkull Earrings — Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-cranes-anneau-large-sans-percage\" title=\"Skull Ear Cuff — Wide Band, No Piercing\"\u003eSkull Ear Cuff — Wide Band, No Piercing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869497500030,"sku":"LCV-BO-035-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-rondes-discretes-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172148"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-zircon-rouge-puces-monture-brute-acier","title":"Red Zircon Earrings — Raw Setting Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Big Red Stone in Deliberately Raw Metal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003ered zircon stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e do the opposite of a polished piece of jewelry: the setting is irregular and hammered, like a chunk of rock closed around the stone. The contrast between the flawless facets of the zircon and the rugged look of the steel is the whole point of the piece. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same stone in a clean, geometric setting, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rouge-puces-monture-etoile-acier\" title=\"Red Zircon Earrings — Star Setting Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estar setting studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the largest zircon in the range, and the setting is designed to carry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOversized stone:\u003c\/b\u003e the zircon covers almost the entire surface of the stud, making it the most eye-catching pair in our gemstone range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTextured setting:\u003c\/b\u003e the steel is worked into irregular ridges rather than polished — so each pair has a slightly different grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntegrated prongs:\u003c\/b\u003e the points holding the stone are part of the raw relief instead of being added onto it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the rugged texture doesn't trap tarnish, unlike a standard silver-tone metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same intensity of red on a figurative motif, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-zircon-rouge-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull and Red Zircon Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eskull and red zircon studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e combine the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosure:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel, which this entire range is made of, owes its existence to a failure. In 1913, in Sheffield, Harry Brearley was looking for an alloy that could resist erosion in gun barrels. He varied the chromium content, cast his test samples, judged them disappointing and set them aside in a corner of the workshop. A few weeks later, he noticed that one of these rejects had not rusted while all the others had become pitted. Above about twelve percent, chromium forms an invisible, self-healing oxide film on the surface of the metal: scratch it and it immediately re-forms. That is exactly why a stainless steel earring can take the shower, the sea and sweat without flinching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/bijoux-vikings-guide-complet-colliers-bracelets-bagues\" title=\"Viking Jewelry: Symbols, Meaning and Care\"\u003eour guide to Viking jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e and how to care for it depending on the metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rouge-puces-couronne-ajouree-acier\" title=\"Red Zircon Earrings — Openwork Crown Studs\"\u003eRed Zircon Earrings — Openwork Crown Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-rosace-puces-zircon-rouge-acier\" title=\"Rosette Earrings — Red Zircon Studs\"\u003eRosette Earrings — Red Zircon Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-epee-zircon-acier-noirci\" title=\"Cross-Sword Zircon Earrings — Blackened Steel\"\u003eCross-Sword Zircon Earrings — Blackened Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869503234430,"sku":"LCV-BO-053-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rouge-puces-monture-brute-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172494"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-zircon-rose-puces-rondes-griffees-acier","title":"Pink Zircon Earrings — Round Prong-Set Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Ultimate Classic, in Pink\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003epink zircon stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e aren't going for any effect: a faceted round stone, four prongs, a plain setting. It's the most universal format in jewelry, and the easiest to wear every day. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same shade in a more elaborate setting, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rose-ovale-puces-serties-acier\" title=\"Oval Pink Zircon Earrings — Stone-Set Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoval pink zircon studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, whose setting is openwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a design this pared-down, there are only three things left to judge: the stone, the prongs and the post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFour short prongs:\u003c\/b\u003e discreet enough to disappear from the front, firm enough to hold the stone without any play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRaised setting:\u003c\/b\u003e the stone sits above the base, which lets light pass underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back closure:\u003c\/b\u003e straight post, push-back — the simplest and most reliable fastening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e no green marks, no blackening, even when worn nonstop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same understated look in a dark shade, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-noir-puces-griffees-acier\" title=\"Black Zircon Earrings — Prong-Set Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblack zircon studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are the exact counterpart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosure:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prong setting you see here has a precise birth date, and a recent one. Until the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, gems were enclosed in a closed bezel setting: a rim of metal folded down all the way around, which protected them but blocked light from below. In 1886, Tiffany introduced a six-prong mount that lifted the stone above the band and let it bathe in light from every side. The idea seems obvious today; it transformed jewelry within a generation. Our studs use the same principle with four prongs instead of six, which gives a more discreet grip for a stone of this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/bijoux-vikings-guide-complet-colliers-bracelets-bagues\" title=\"Viking Jewelry: Symbols, Meaning and Care\"\u003eour guide to Viking jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e and how to care for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-champagne-puces-carrees-acier\" title=\"Champagne Zircon Earrings — Square Studs\"\u003eChampagne Zircon Earrings — Square Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-dore-puces-rondes-classiques-acier\" title=\"Gold-Tone Zircon Earrings — Classic Round Studs\"\u003eGold-Tone Zircon Earrings — Classic Round Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-zircon-rose-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull and Pink Zircon Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eSkull and Pink Zircon Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869507592574,"sku":"LCV-BO-047-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rose-puces-rondes-griffees-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172472"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-grandes-ailes-puces-zircon-rouge-acier","title":"Large Wing Earrings — Red Zircon Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Large Outspread Wing, Red Stone at the Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003ewing earrings\u003c\/b\u003e spread a full wing along the earlobe, with feathers engraved row by row and a red zircon set where the wing attaches. It is the larger of the two wing sizes in our range, the one that reads from a distance. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same motif in a miniature version can be found on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-petites-ailes-puces-zircon-rouge-acier\" title=\"Small Wing Earrings — Red Zircon Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esmall wing studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA poorly made wing looks like a leaf: it is the structure of the flight feathers that makes the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLayered feathers:\u003c\/b\u003e three distinct rows, from the short coverts to the long flight feathers, exactly as on a real wing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStone at the joint:\u003c\/b\u003e the red zircon marks the point of articulation and gives the composition a visual center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e a single post keeps the stud flat against the ear despite the length of the motif.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the grooves between the feathers stay crisp without getting clogged with oxide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor blackened wings without a stone, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-ailes-noircies-puces-acier\" title=\"Blackened Wing Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblackened wing studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e take the opposite approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Push back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most powerful wings in Norse mythology belong neither to an angel nor to a Valkyrie, but to an eagle with a far from pleasant name. The \u003ci\u003eVafþrúðnismál\u003c\/i\u003e, the poem of the Poetic Edda in which Odin takes on a giant in a duel of questions, reveals the origin of the wind: at the end of the sky sits Hræsvelgr, “the corpse-swallower”, a giant in the form of an eagle. It is from the beating of his wings that the wind comes over all peoples. There is no wind god in the North — there is a giant carrion eater perched at the edge of the world. So much for the ethereal imagery of wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo go further:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/valkyries-guerrieres-odin-valhalla\" title=\"Valkyries: Odin's Warrior Women and Valhalla\"\u003eour feature on the Valkyries\u003c\/a\u003e and what the texts really say about them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-viking-aile-valkyrie-sans-percage\" title=\"Viking Valkyrie Wing Ear Cuff — No Piercing\"\u003eViking Valkyrie Wing Ear Cuff — No Piercing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-corbeaux-vol-grandes-creoles\" title=\"Viking Flying Ravens Earrings — Large Hoops\"\u003eViking Flying Ravens Earrings — Large Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-hirondelle-vol-puces-acier\" title=\"Flying Swallow Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eFlying Swallow Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869512507774,"sku":"LCV-BO-049-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-grandes-ailes-puces-zircon-rouge-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172226"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-zircon-framboise-puces-coussin-acier","title":"Raspberry Zircon Earrings — Cushion Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Raspberry Stone in a Cushion Cut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eraspberry zircon stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e trade the classic round for a cushion cut: a square with softened corners, wider than it is deep, set in an engraved bezel. This shape returns light in broad planes rather than in pinpoint flashes, which gives the stone a denser look. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same family of reds on a bare setting, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rouge-puces-couronne-ajouree-acier\" title=\"Red Zircon Earrings — Openwork Crown Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eopenwork crown studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cushion cut calls for a custom setting: softened corners won't sit in a round mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngraved bezel:\u003c\/b\u003e the rim of the setting carries an incised pattern, visible in profile when the stone itself is not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCushion cut:\u003c\/b\u003e the stone looks larger than a round one of the same weight, because it spreads its surface out instead of concentrating it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back closure:\u003c\/b\u003e straight post, push-back, nothing sticking out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e a setting that won't deteriorate, with no green residue or tarnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a bolder red in a chunky setting, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rouge-puces-monture-brute-acier\" title=\"Red Zircon Earrings — Raw Setting Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eraw setting studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e go further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosure:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cushion cut is no recent fad: it is the direct ancestor of the modern brilliant. Jewelers often call it the \u003ci\u003eold mine cut\u003c\/i\u003e, a reference to the Brazilian and Indian deposits that supplied Europe before the discovery of the South African mines in 1867. This cut dominated jewelry from the 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century until the first decades of the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e, before the round brilliant cut took its place. What makes it special comes down to the lighting of the time: its large, broad facets were designed for candlelight, not electricity. It sparkles less and glows more — a warm look that many people still prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/bijoux-vikings-guide-complet-colliers-bracelets-bagues\" title=\"Viking Jewelry: Symbols, Meaning and Care\"\u003eour guide to Viking jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e, materials and care included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rouge-puces-monture-etoile-acier\" title=\"Red Zircon Earrings — Star Setting Studs\"\u003eRed Zircon Earrings — Star Setting Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-noir-puces-griffees-acier\" title=\"Black Zircon Earrings — Prong-Set Studs\"\u003eBlack Zircon Earrings — Prong-Set Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-creoles-torsadees-acier-minimalistes\" title=\"Twisted Hoop Earrings — Minimalist Steel\"\u003eTwisted Hoop Earrings — Minimalist Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869516931454,"sku":"LCV-BO-045-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-framboise-puces-coussin-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172438"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-croix-zircon-rouge-puces-acier","title":"Cross and Red Zircon Earrings — Steel Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Cross with Flared Arms, a Red Stone at the Crossing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003ecross stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e take the pattée form — arms that widen toward their ends — with a red zircon set exactly at the intersection. The size is small: this is a cross for the lobe, not a dangling cross. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a large hanging cross, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-gothique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Gothic Cross Earrings — Steel Drops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egothic cross drop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, made up of skulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA miniature cross has to keep its arms short, otherwise it turns into a heavy-handed religious motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePattée arms:\u003c\/b\u003e the flared ends give the motif substance without lengthening the cross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCenter stone:\u003c\/b\u003e the red zircon draws the eye to the crossing and lightens a strictly symbolic reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back closure:\u003c\/b\u003e post centered behind the crossing, so the stud stays perfectly straight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the edges of the arms stay crisp and don't tarnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo cross the cross with a blade, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-epee-zircon-acier-noirci\" title=\"Cross-Sword Zircon Earrings — Blackened Steel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblackened steel cross-sword drop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e go further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosure:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oldest Scandinavian image of Christ looks like no other. It is carved on the great Jelling stone in Denmark, raised around 965 by Harald Bluetooth — the very man whose nickname was given, a thousand years later, to a wireless transmission standard. The inscription proclaims that he “made the Danes Christian,” and one of its faces shows Christ. But he is not nailed to a cross: he stands upright, arms outstretched, entirely caught in a web of knotwork that binds him like ribbons. No suffering, no visible cross. The sculptor treated the new god exactly as he would have treated a Norse hero — wrapped in the knots that, in his vocabulary, meant power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"The 17 Viking Symbols and Their Deeper Meaning\"\u003eour guide to the 17 Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e, from the hammer to the cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-mjolnir-vegvisir-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Mjölnir Vegvísir Earrings — Drops\"\u003eViking Mjölnir Vegvísir Earrings — Drops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-rosace-puces-zircon-rouge-acier\" title=\"Rosette Earrings — Red Zircon Studs\"\u003eRosette Earrings — Red Zircon Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-triquetra-creoles-runiques-acier\" title=\"Viking Triquetra Earrings — Runic Hoops\"\u003eViking Triquetra Earrings — Runic Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869520503166,"sku":"LCV-BO-065-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-croix-zircon-rouge-puces-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172215"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-crane-zircon-rose-puces-acier","title":"Skull and Pink Zircon Earrings — Steel Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Skull Perched on a Pink Drop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eskull stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e stack two registers that have no business being together: a small engraved skull on top, a pink teardrop stone just below. It is a deliberate contrast — the macabre and the tender on eight millimeters of earlobe. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same construction with a red stone can be found on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-zircon-rouge-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull and Red Zircon Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eskull and red zircon studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStacking a motif and a stone on a stud takes precise balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSkull on top:\u003c\/b\u003e the motif sits on the upper part of the lobe, where the eye lands first, and the stone serves as its base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTeardrop stone:\u003c\/b\u003e the elongated shape draws the eye downward and visually lengthens the stud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e a single post for the whole piece, placed behind the skull to balance the weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the contrast between the cold metal and the warm stone does not change over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the skull alone without a stone, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epolished steel skull studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e get straight to the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe famous crystal skulls, long presented as Aztec or Maya relics, are 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e-century fakes — and it was microscopes that proved it. The British Museum examined its own under an electron microscope: the surfaces bear regular, parallel striations, the telltale signature of a rotary wheel, a tool that pre-Columbian Mesoamerica did not use. The Smithsonian reached the same conclusion for its own specimen, and mineralogical analysis pointed to Brazil or Madagascar as the source of the quartz, out of reach of Aztec workshops. Most of these objects came out of German workshops in Idar-Oberstein and passed through the hands of the Parisian dealer Eugène Boban. So a skull can be truly beautiful and entirely made up — which, for a piece of jewelry, is no problem at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo go further:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"The 17 Viking Symbols and Their Deeper Meaning\"\u003eour guide to the 17 Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e to tell the attested from the invented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rose-ovale-puces-serties-acier\" title=\"Oval Pink Zircon Earrings — Set Studs\"\u003eOval Pink Zircon Earrings — Set Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-yeux-rouges-puces-acier\" title=\"Red-Eyed Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eRed-Eyed Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-cranes-creoles-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Hoops\"\u003eSkull Earrings — Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869520798078,"sku":"LCV-BO-054-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-crane-zircon-rose-puces-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172192"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-zircon-rouge-puces-monture-etoile-acier","title":"Red Zircon Earrings — Star Setting Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Red Stone Held Between Points\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003ered zircon stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e grip the stone between tapered prongs that radiate around it like the points of a star. The look is more aggressive than a classic four-prong setting: the points show, and they are part of the design. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same stone in a raw, solid setting, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rouge-puces-monture-brute-acier\" title=\"Red Zircon Earrings — Raw Setting Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eraw-setting studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed is the hardest color to get right on a small stone: too light and it turns pink, too dark and it goes black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRadiating prongs:\u003c\/b\u003e they hold the stone and draw the pattern at the same time, instead of disappearing under the setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFaceted stone:\u003c\/b\u003e the cut returns light in crisp flashes rather than a flat reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e classic hold, straight post and push-on back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the setting keeps its cool shine and doesn't pit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want this red paired with a figurative motif, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-yeux-rouges-puces-acier\" title=\"Red-Eyed Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ered-eyed skull studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e use the same stone for the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Push back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red in Northern jewelry did not come from a local stone: it came from garnet, and from very far away. Goldsmiths of the early Middle Ages in Northern Europe cut thin garnet plates and set them into gold cells — the cloisonné technique. Analyses of the Sutton Hoo treasure, in England, have traced these stones back to their source: they came mostly from India and Sri Lanka. In other words, a belt buckle buried on the east coast of England in the 7\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century contained minerals that had crossed half the known world. Red was expensive, and it showed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo go further:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/forgeron-viking-metier-techniques-metallurgie\" title=\"Viking Blacksmith: Trade, Techniques and Metallurgy\"\u003eour feature on the Viking blacksmith\u003c\/a\u003e and metalworking techniques in the North.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-epee-zircon-acier-noirci\" title=\"Sword-Cross Zircon Earrings — Blackened Steel\"\u003eSword-Cross Zircon Earrings — Blackened Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-grandes-ailes-puces-zircon-rouge-acier\" title=\"Large Wing Earrings — Red Zircon Studs\"\u003eLarge Wing Earrings — Red Zircon Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-noir-puces-griffees-acier\" title=\"Black Zircon Earrings — Prong-Set Studs\"\u003eBlack Zircon Earrings — Prong-Set Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869520929150,"sku":"LCV-BO-030-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rouge-puces-monture-etoile-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172507"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-petites-ailes-puces-zircon-rouge-acier","title":"Small Wing Earrings — Red Zircon Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Folded Wing, in Miniature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003ewing stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e pare the motif down to the minimum: a wing folded in on itself, feathers engraved into the metal, and a round red zircon set at its base. Small enough to sit well within the lobe, this is the discreet version of the design. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same idea in a large, spread-wing format, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-grandes-ailes-puces-zircon-rouge-acier\" title=\"Large Wing Earrings — Red Zircon Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elarge wing studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrinking a motif without making it illegible is harder than enlarging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFolded wing:\u003c\/b\u003e the motif compacts instead of stretching out, so it fits within a square of seven or eight millimeters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecessed feathers:\u003c\/b\u003e engraved rather than raised, they don't wear down from rubbing against a collar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e straight post, push-back, and the stud stays flat against the lobe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e no green marks, no tarnishing on the fine edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo stay with a small format and an animal motif, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-rondes-discretes-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Discreet Round Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ediscreet round skull studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e play the same card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the very top of Yggdrasil, the world tree, sits an eagle; at the very bottom, the dragon Nidhogg gnaws at the roots. Between the two runs a squirrel, Ratatosk, and the \u003ci\u003eGrímnismál\u003c\/i\u003e spells out exactly what he does: he runs up and down the trunk to tell each one what the other has said about him. He is no messenger but a professional troublemaker, whose sole cosmic function is to keep a feud going between a bird of prey and a serpent. Norse mythology has one-eyed gods, chained wolves and ocean serpents — and a gossip-peddling squirrel, described with the same seriousness as the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo go further:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/yggdrasil-arbre-monde-mythologie-nordique\" title=\"Yggdrasil: The World Tree of Norse Mythology\"\u003eour feature on Yggdrasil\u003c\/a\u003e and the creatures that live in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-ailes-noircies-puces-acier\" title=\"Blackened Wing Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eBlackened Wing Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-corbeau-odin-puces-acier\" title=\"Odin's Raven Viking Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eOdin's Raven Viking Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rouge-puces-monture-etoile-acier\" title=\"Red Zircon Earrings — Star-Setting Studs\"\u003eRed Zircon Earrings — Star-Setting Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869521224062,"sku":"LCV-BO-051-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-petites-ailes-puces-zircon-rouge-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172275"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-zircon-noir-puces-griffees-acier","title":"Black Zircon Earrings — Claw-Set Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Faceted Black Stone, Four Claws, Nothing Else\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eblack zircon stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e are the most understated model in our stone-set category: a round, faceted black stone, held by four claws on a bare setting. Faceted black has the rare advantage of reflecting light while remaining discreet. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking Earrings Collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same bare setting is available in a light shade: our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rose-puces-rondes-griffees-acier\" title=\"Pink Zircon Earrings — Round Claw Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eround pink zircon studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack is the only color that never goes out of style and never clashes with anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFaceted stone:\u003c\/b\u003e the facets create dark, brilliant flashes that prevent the stone from being just a dull dot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFour thin claws:\u003c\/b\u003e the minimum required for grip, the maximum of visible stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e straight post, back clutch; the stud sits flat against the earlobe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the contrast between the light metal and the black stone does not fade over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor black featured on a figurative motif, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-petit-crane-noirci-puces-acier\" title=\"Small Blackened Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esmall blackened skull studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black stone of European jewelers is called jet, and its history directly intersects with that of the Vikings. It is fossilized wood, soft enough to be carved with a knife and polished to a mirror finish, and the best deposit in Europe is found on the Yorkshire coast, around Whitby. Now, just a few dozen kilometers away was Jórvík — York, capital of the Danish kingdom of England. Excavations in the Coppergate district unearthed actual workshops: raw blocks, scraps, rough drafts, and failed pieces of jet, alongside worked amber and bone. The craftsmen of Viking York therefore carved black rings and pendants from fossilized coal gathered on the nearby cliffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/bijoux-vikings-guide-complet-colliers-bracelets-bagues\" title=\"Viking Jewelry: Symbols, Meaning and Care\"\u003eour guide to Viking jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e, materials, and workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-epee-zircon-acier-noirci\" title=\"Zircon Sword-Cross Earrings — Blackened Steel\"\u003eZircon Sword-Cross Earrings — Blackened Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-ailes-noircies-puces-acier\" title=\"Blackened Wing Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eBlackened Wing Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-champagne-puces-carrees-acier\" title=\"Champagne Zircon Earrings — Square Studs\"\u003eChampagne Zircon Earrings — Square Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869521813886,"sku":"LCV-BO-061-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-noir-puces-griffees-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172449"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-zircon-dore-puces-rondes-classiques-acier","title":"Gold Zircon Earrings — Classic Round Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Simplest Design in the Range, in Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003egolden zircon stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e make no concession to ornament: a round faceted stone in a clear yellow, four prongs, a bare, smooth setting. It is the pair you put on in the morning without thinking and keep on all day. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same shade with a decorated bezel, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-citrine-puces-chaton-ouvrage-acier\" title=\"Citrine Zircon Earrings — Ornate Bezel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecitrine studs with an ornate bezel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a stripped-down design, the stone is alone on stage: it has to be well cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenerous stone:\u003c\/b\u003e the zircon is wider than on our other classic studs, which makes the color more present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInvisible setting:\u003c\/b\u003e the bezel disappears behind the stone; from the front, only the four prongs can be made out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e straight post, push-back at the rear, no moving parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the setting does not darken and leaves no marks on the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the dark counterpart of the same simplicity, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-noir-puces-griffees-acier\" title=\"Black Zircon Earrings — Prong Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblack zircon studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are the exact match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrary to what popular imagery suggests, the Vikings were a people of silver, not gold. Scandinavian hoards are overwhelmingly made up of silver — Arab coins, arm rings, hacksilver — and gold remains marginal. Hence the importance of a recent Danish find: the Vindelev hoard, unearthed in 2020 near Jelling, nearly a kilo of gold buried in the 6th century. Among its bracteates, those stamped gold medallions, one bears a runic inscription that caused a sensation in 2022: it refers to a man as “Odin's man.” To date, it is the oldest known mention of Odin's name — it pushes back the first written record of the god by about a century and a half, on an object that fits in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/odin-dieu-supreme-mythologie-nordique\" title=\"Odin, Supreme God: Complete Guide to Norse Mythology\"\u003eour complete feature on Odin\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-ancre-doree-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Gold Anchor Earrings — Steel Drops\"\u003eViking Gold Anchor Earrings — Steel Drops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-citrine-puces-carrees-acier\" title=\"Citrine Zircon Earrings — Square Studs\"\u003eCitrine Zircon Earrings — Square Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-rose-puces-rondes-griffees-acier\" title=\"Pink Zircon Earrings — Round Prong Studs\"\u003ePink Zircon Earrings — Round Prong Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869526040958,"sku":"LCV-BO-064-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-zircon-dore-puces-rondes-classiques-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172427"},{"product_id":"manchette-oreille-cranes-anneau-large-sans-percage","title":"Skull Ear Cuff — Wide Non-Piercing Ring","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Frieze of Skulls on a Wide Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eskull ear cuff\u003c\/b\u003e doesn't settle for a single motif: dozens of small embossed heads cover the entire width of the ring in three stacked rows. The piece clips onto the cartilage and covers a significant surface area, unlike most cuffs which are reduced to a simple wire. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same motif treated as a classic hoop can be found on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-cranes-creoles-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eskull hoops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, where the frieze runs along a thin ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Piece Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide cuff must remain lightweight, or it will slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eThree rows of skulls:\u003c\/b\u003e the pattern repeats without ever overlapping, keeping the surface legible despite the density.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOpenwork ring:\u003c\/b\u003e material is removed between the heads, so the width does not come at the cost of weight on the cartilage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNo piercing needed:\u003c\/b\u003e the clip adjusts with your fingertips and can be removed instantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the numerous recesses in the pattern do not accumulate oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same width with no motif, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-trois-anneaux-torsades-sans-percage\" title=\"Three-Ring Twisted Ear Cuff — No Piercing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ethree-ring twisted ear cuff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e occupies the same space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Ear cuff (wide open ring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e None, held by elasticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a paradox of our category, and we prefer to state it plainly: the Vikings practically did not wear earrings. Scandinavian excavations yield thousands of fibulae, pearl necklaces, bracelets, and silver torcs — but almost no earrings. Jewelry was not part of their dress code. The rare known examples come from the east, among the Rus' settled along the Volga and Dnieper, where permanent contact with the Slavic and Byzantine worlds influenced fashion. In other words, when you wear a \"Viking\" earring, you are wearing an object that is Nordic in motif and Mediterranean in form. It is a hybridization, and it is intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/bijoux-vikings-guide-complet-colliers-bracelets-bagues\" title=\"Viking Jewelry: Symbols, Meaning and Care\"\u003eour guide to Viking jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e and what the Scandinavians actually wore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-cranes-os-croises-puces-montantes-acier\" title=\"Skull and Crossbones Earrings — Climber Studs\"\u003eSkull and Crossbones Earrings — Climber Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eSkull Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-crocs-vampire-sans-percage-acier\" title=\"Vampire Fangs Ear Cuff — No Piercing\"\u003eVampire Fangs Ear Cuff — No Piercing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869528531326,"sku":"LCV-BO-038-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/manchette-oreille-cranes-anneau-large-sans-percage-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172518"},{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-oeil-solaire-puces-rayonnantes-acier","title":"Solar Eye Earrings — Radiant Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Eye At The Center Of A Sunburst\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003esun-eye stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e combine two ancient motifs: an almond-shaped eye set with a small white zircon as a pupil, surrounded by a crown of tapered rays of uneven lengths. The result evokes as much a sun as a gaze, and that is precisely the sought-after ambiguity. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earring collection\"\u003eViking earring collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor another motif radiating from a center, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-rosace-puces-zircon-rouge-acier\" title=\"Rosette Earrings — Red Zircon Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erosette studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA crown of rays must remain irregular so as not to resemble a gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eUneven length rays:\u003c\/b\u003e the alternation breaks the mechanical symmetry and gives the motif its solar aspect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSet pupil:\u003c\/b\u003e the white zircon in the center catches the light and focuses the gaze exactly where it needs to be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e stem centered behind the eye, the stud stays flat against the ear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the fine rays maintain their sharpness without tarnishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a protective motif in a different vein, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-vegvisir-creoles-noircies-acier\" title=\"Viking Vegvísir Earrings — Blackened Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVegvísir hoops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e play on the same intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel, synthetic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Stud (earpost)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e By the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most beautiful Scandinavian sun has nothing to do with Vikings: it is three thousand four hundred years old. The Trundholm sun chariot, discovered in 1902 in a peat bog in Zealand, Denmark, dates from the Bronze Age, around 1400 BCE. It is a bronze disk mounted on wheels, pulled by a horse, and the object hides an admirable subtlety: only one of its sides is gold-plated. The most widely accepted interpretation is that the golden side is the sun of the day, pulled from east to west, and the bare bronze side is the sun of the night, brought back in the opposite direction underground. Two thousand years before the Viking Age, people already knew how to represent the sun's path — and ask themselves what becomes of it once it sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo go further:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"The 17 Viking Symbols and Their Deep Meaning\"\u003eour guide to the 17 Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e and their true origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-noeud-nordique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Nordic Knot Earrings — Dangle\"\u003eViking Nordic Knot Earrings — Dangle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-engrenage-creoles-acier-biker\" title=\"Gear Earrings — Steel Biker Hoops\"\u003eGear Earrings — Steel Biker Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-scarabee-puces-acier-grave\" title=\"Scarab Earrings — Engraved Steel Studs\"\u003eScarab Earrings — Engraved Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869529252222,"sku":"LCV-BO-059-1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-oeil-solaire-puces-rayonnantes-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172252"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings.jpg?v=1787257758","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings.oembed","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}