Viking Spirit Rune Ring

This sterling silver runic ring binds together the elements which Vikings believed made a complete person. 

Where do you find balance? A personal unity?  The Vikings had an answer to this question. They came from a time when people looked into their hearts for answers, and told myths to express what they saw there. 

The runic inscription on this ring names the four elements that, in Norse heathen tradition, make the balanced person.

HAMR - your shape or physical form. For some people this could be more than just human. They told of shapeshifters who could take the form of wolves or bears, or water spirits such as selkies or swans. 

HUGR - Within each of us is the spirit of a person, our personality, the mind or soul. With those with the skill, the hugr is not confined to the body, but can travel in the worlds of the spirit. 

HAMINGJA - A person's luck personified.  The hamingja can be seen by those with the second sight. It has independent will and, under some circumstances, might even leave a person. 

FYLGJA - A link with your ancestors, a female guardian spirit who appears in dreams with warnings and advice. She come to you from your forebears and, after your death, passes on to a new family member. 

SAMAN - The last word saman - together - binds the four elements as one whole. A unity of powers, a strength through balance. 

HAMR  HUGR  HAMI(N)GJA  FYLGJA  SAMAN

Body, spirit, luck, ancestral protection, together 

I have made this ring in 3 sizes. They are open. at the back and are adjustable, so you can bend them gently for a perfect fit.

Which size is right for you? As a rough guide: on an average hand, the small ring will fit a female index finger or a male little finger. The medium ring will fit an average male index finger.  The large ring will fit a wider male index finger. 

If you want to be more exact, please measure the circumference of your finger with a strip of paper, and compare your millimetre measurement with this table:

Large ring  - This ring is 10mm wide. 

At is largest adjustment, this ring will fit 80mm circumference. 

At a regular adjustment, this ring will fit 68mm circumference.

At its smallest adjustment, this ring will fit 63mm circumference. 

Weight Sterling Silver 13g (Weight may vary slightly from piece to piece) 

Medium ring - This ring is 9mm wide. 

At is largest adjustment, this ring will fit 74mm circumference. 

At a regular adjustment, this ring will fit 60mm circumference.

At its smallest adjustment, this ring will fit 56mm circumference.

Weight Sterling Silver 10g (Weight may vary slightly from piece to piece) 

Small ring - This ring is 7mm wide. 

At is largest adjustment, this ring will fit 61mm circumference. 

At a regular adjustment, this ring will fit 55mm circumference.

At its smallest adjustment, this ring will fit 48mm circumference.

Weight Sterling Silver 6g (Weight may vary slightly from piece to piece) 

You can adjust the ring easily yourself by using a piece of wood, or something similar, to prise the ring open, or to tap it to a smaller size.  There is a film about how to do this on our YouTube Channel. You can copy this link into your browser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSHPWaQP_8A&t=32s

If you prefer, you can add a note to your order and we will adjust the ring for you to a specific size.