Viking Triquetra Earrings — Runic Hoop Earrings
Specifications
| Color | Silver |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| For | Unisex |
- For: men & women (adults)
- Type: hoop earrings
- Free shipping from 49€ · secure payment
A Runic Hoop Earring Stamped With A Triquetra
These Viking triquetra hoop earrings feature, on the front of the ring, a round medallion engraved with the three-cornered knot — and on either side, two Futhark runes carved into the metal. The ring closes with a hinge, with no clasp to fumble with. Find this product in our Viking earrings collection.
The same hoop style is available in blackened steel with the Vegvísir: our blackened Vegvísir hoops.
What Sets This Pair Apart
A medallion hoop must remain legible as the ring rotates.
- Front-facing medallion: the triquetra is placed on the part of the ring that stays facing the observer, not on the side.
- Engraved runes: carved into the metal on either side of the medallion, they remain sharp without accumulating grime.
- Hinged closure: the ring closes with a click — no post to align, no clasp to lose.
- Stainless steel: the contrast between the polished ring and the engraved hollows is maintained over time.
For the Nordic knot design treated as a dangle rather than a medallion, our Nordic knot dangle earrings feature it entirely open-cut.
Specifications
- Material: Stainless steel
- Shape: Hinged hoop
- Clasp: Click hinge
- Sold: As a pair
- Piercing: Required
- Care: Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth
Did you know?
Unlike the Vegvísir, the triquetra was not invented in the 19th century: it is indeed found on Viking Age artifacts. The most compelling evidence is monetary. Olaf Guthfrithsson, Norse king of Dublin and later York, had silver pennies minted around 939-941, with several types bearing this three-cornered knot on the reverse. These coins circulated in a Scandinavian kingdom established in England, at a time when Christianity was taking root there — and the motif, with its three intertwined lobes with no beginning or end, lent itself admirably to a double interpretation. It could signify the Trinity to some and be nothing more than a beautiful knot to others. Few symbols have crossed a religious conversion with such elegance.
📖 To go further: Discover our guide to the 17 Viking symbols, from the historically attested to the invented.
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Is the triquetra truly a Viking symbol?
Yes, unlike the Vegvísir. It appears on silver pennies struck around 939-941 by Olaf Guthfrithsson, the Norse king of York, and on several Scandinavian runestones.
What do the engraved runes mean?
They are futhark characters used as a decorative motif, not as a word to be read. We would rather make this clear than invent an inscription that isn't one.
Is a hinge more practical than a push-back?
Much more so: the hoop snaps shut with a click, with no hole to aim for and no small part to handle. It is the system to choose if you put your earrings on without a mirror.
What is the diameter of the hoop?
About one and a half centimeters. It is a compact size that stays close to the earlobe and does not swing.
Delivery — Allow 7 to 15 business days for mainland France, 10 to 20 days for the European Union. Free delivery on orders over €49.
Delivery guarantee — If your parcel is not delivered within 60 business days, we will provide an immediate reshipment or a full refund.
14-day returns — You have 14 calendar days from receipt to request an exchange or refund. The item must be returned within this period, in its original packaging.
Legal guarantees — All our products are covered by the legal guarantee of conformity and the guarantee against hidden defects, in accordance with the Consumer Code and the Civil Code.
