FREYJAS TÅR 18k gold necklace with raw ruby

from SEK 1,900.00

18k gold necklace with raw natural ruby “Freya´s tear”

If you lived in Scandinavia during the time of widespread paganism – you might have turned to Freya when it came to matters of the heart, for she is the goddess of love. As she rode on the back of her boar with bristles of gold - she oversaw fertility, battle, death and love. Freya is powerful, direct, and resilient, but she is also benevolent, gentle and a lover. She loved her husband Óðr deeply and cried red golden tears for him when he was away on his long travels. As her tears fell to earth they became gold and amber.

Carry one of Freyas precious tears with you with this pendant. May this necklace be a reminder to you that just like Freya herself – you possess a powerful heart that will guide you through life and allow you to be direct, just, and true to yourself. Your kindness is strength.

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18k gold necklace with raw natural ruby “Freya´s tear”

If you lived in Scandinavia during the time of widespread paganism – you might have turned to Freya when it came to matters of the heart, for she is the goddess of love. As she rode on the back of her boar with bristles of gold - she oversaw fertility, battle, death and love. Freya is powerful, direct, and resilient, but she is also benevolent, gentle and a lover. She loved her husband Óðr deeply and cried red golden tears for him when he was away on his long travels. As her tears fell to earth they became gold and amber.

Carry one of Freyas precious tears with you with this pendant. May this necklace be a reminder to you that just like Freya herself – you possess a powerful heart that will guide you through life and allow you to be direct, just, and true to yourself. Your kindness is strength.

The use of gold and rubies for this piece carry poetic meaning as well as a direct parallel to its namesake – since "Freyja's tears" became synonymous with gold at the time of Norse paganism. The belief that rubies hold the power of life due to their likeness to blood has appeared in a widespread set of cultures over time and geographical space. So what could represent a goddess who gives life and death better than a blood red ruby?

The necklace is equal parts dainty and soft with rounded organic shapes, equal parts untamed and rough around the edges with the natural characteristics of the raw ruby. Delicate and gentle yet wild, just like Mother Nature herself. The 18k gold brings out the multi-facetted vibrancy in the gemstone. The minimalist design is grounded in principles of simplicity and nature.

I designed this while thinking about enchanted woodlands, bewildering fairies and, whimsical stories about gods and goddesses mythical creatures only described in fables. The raw unpolished rubies I use are all natural and untreated. Every ruby is one of a kind but I make sure the ones I use stay consistent when it comes to their quality. We offer chains in different price-classes so don’t hesitate to reach out and we might be able to get this piece to fit your budget.

Everything in our store is hand crafted by a certified gold smith and produced here in my little Forest Forge in the Swedish wilderness. For more information regarding our stores sustainability policy, environmentalism, overall values, inspiration, how to care for your jewelry, returns and so on – check our “about us” page.