Weapons, including axes and shields have been used to represent the warrior status.
This beautifully crafted Sterling silver Valknut and Axes necklace, made for modern-day shieldmaidens, is an elaborate yet delicate design.
It represents a shield with two crossed axes, circled by the full set of runes of the Elder Futhark alphabet, and a Valknut, (Odin's symbol) in its centre.
Each piece will be sent in a gift box, with a silver polishing cloth.