{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-viking-triquetra-creoles-runiques-acier","title":"Viking Triquetra Earrings — Runic Hoop Earrings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Runic Hoop Earring Stamped With A Triquetra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eViking triquetra hoop earrings\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same hoop style is available in blackened steel with the Vegvísir: our \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-vegvisir-creoles-noircies-acier\" title=\"Viking Vegvísir Earrings — Blackened Hoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eblackened Vegvísir hoops\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 medallion hoop must remain legible as the ring rotates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFront-facing medallion:\u003c\/b\u003e the triquetra is placed on the part of the ring that stays facing the observer, not on the side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eEngraved runes:\u003c\/b\u003e carved into the metal on either side of the medallion, they remain sharp without accumulating grime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eHinged closure:\u003c\/b\u003e the ring closes with a click — no post to align, no clasp to lose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the contrast between the polished ring and the engraved hollows is maintained over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Nordic knot design treated as a dangle rather than a medallion, our \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-noeud-nordique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Nordic Knot Earrings — Dangles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNordic knot dangle earrings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e feature it entirely open-cut.\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 Hinged hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClasp:\u003c\/b\u003e Click hinge\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\u003eUnlike 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.\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, from the historically attested to 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\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-mjolnir-vegvisir-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Mjölnir Vegvísir Earrings — Dangles\"\u003eViking Mjölnir Vegvísir Earrings — Dangles\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-ancre-runique-pendantes-acier\" title=\"Viking Runic Anchor Earrings — Dangles\"\u003eViking Runic Anchor Earrings — Dangles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869545275774,"sku":"LCV-BO-069-1","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-viking-triquetra-creoles-runiques-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172369","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-viking-triquetra-creoles-runiques-acier","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}