The raven kingdom, Nordic bird necklace in silver and malachite

The Raven Kingdom is inspired by Norse legends and the vast forests of Northern Europe. The raven, far from being merely a bird of ill omen as later reputations suggest, is above all a symbol of life, intelligence, and clairvoyance. Since antiquity, it has accompanied gods, heroes, and kings, and in many cultures it serves as a messenger, protector, and guide.

Among the Scandinavians, its realm is sacred. In Norse mythology, Huginn (Thought) and Muninn (Memory) are not just Odin’s messenger birds: they are an extension of his mind and power. Each morning, Odin sends them to traverse the nine worlds (Midgard, Asgard, Niflheim, etc.), and each evening they perch on his shoulders to whisper to him what they have seen and heard. Thanks to them, Odin is called Hrafnáss (“Lord of Ravens”) and becomes omniscient, master of all the cosmos’ knowledge.

A symbol of wisdom and vigilance, the raven is also associated with war and fate. After a battle, the skalds spoke of the “raven’s feast,” a terrifying yet sacred image where the bird, Odin’s messenger, fed on the bodies of fallen warriors. A portent of both victory and death, it reminded men that no one can escape their destiny. Odin himself feared that Muninn, memory, might one day fail to return: a universal anxiety, the fear of losing memory and, with it, a part of one’s identity. So powerful was this symbol that the Vikings carried the famous Raven Banner, a standard adorned with a raven in flight, believed to ensure victory if the bird seemed to float in the wind.

To honor this mythical bird, we designed this pendant around an oval malachite stone, whose concentric circles and shades of green evoke the Nordic forests, thick moss, and the roofs of Viking houses covered with vegetation to protect from the cold. Up close, the stone resembles an imaginary topographical map, suggesting hills, valleys, and clearings, as if the raven’s kingdom were revealed in miniature.

The malachite is set on a silver plate with irregular edges, resembling a moss-covered fragment of land. It is held at the top by two triangular prongs reminiscent of leaves, and at the bottom by two prongs shaped like raven talons, as if the bird, master of its realm, were grasping its territory to protect it.

On the back of the pendant, the silhouette of a raven takes flight in the light of a full moon, symbolizing its eternal journey between night and day, and between the world of the living and that of the spirits. Protector, messenger, and sovereign of the forests, the raven here embodies the strength, memory, and wisdom of the ancient Nordic peoples.

Metal: sterling silver (925).

Stone: malachite.

Stone color: light green, dark green.

Pendant dimensions: 2.2 in (5.5 cm) length

Necklace length: 18.5 in (47 cm), leather.

Finish: oxidized matte.

As we currently dwell in Mexico, provide a period of 3 to 6 weeks to receive your order for free with normal post service. Thank you for taking this information into account before ordering in our shop. At checkout, you will also have the option of choosing an express shipping. (please, read the complete conditions of shipping here).

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I hope you will love this jewel as much as I enjoyed creating it.

By Emmanuelle Guyon.

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