{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-croix-epee-zircon-acier-noirci","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}