Gudrid Thorbjarnardottir was born in Iceland in 980 AD. She was an independent, adventurous woman who, with her husband, travelled to North America where they founded the Vinland Settlement...read more

The Vikings loved heavy silver jewellery- a form of portable wealth- with one of their favourite pieces being the torc. The finials have four different inlaid designs, are magnetic and become the clasp.

Sterling silver, various inlays
15.2 x 15.2 cm