Viking Lore Articles — womens jewelry

Simple Tips for Buying Jewelry Online

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Simple Tips for Buying Jewelry Online

When you need a particular jewelry item, searching online may be where you find the perfect piece and find the best prices. Sometimes your online search may only return expensive results if you don't know the ins-and-outs of how to save money when buying online items. If you want the best tips on online jewelry shopping, then this article will give you a start!

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10 Surprising Facts About the Vikings

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10 Surprising Facts About the Vikings

Video on-screen text:   1. The days of the week are named after Viking gods: Odin = WednesdayThor = ThursdayTyr = TuesdayFrigg = Friday   2. Vikings never wore horned helmets Christians in Europe added the detail to make the Vikings appear more barbaric and pagan, like Satan 3. Many words today have Viking originsSome are: snort, lump, scrawny, and anger 4. Vikings had great hygieneGrooming tools are commonly found artifacts in excavations and were some of the most commonly used Viking tools 5. They did not call themselves "Vikings"Other nations referred to them as the Norse, Norsemen, or Danes. 6. Vikings were...

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Wolf Jewelry

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Wolf Jewelry

When shopping for jewelry, one can see two extremes in any motif lineup: the delicate, feminine extreme, and the strong, masculine extreme. Among the "strong" extremes, wolf jewelry stands out as a common favorite -- it is, after all, the symbol of virility and independence, rebellion and complete self-possession.

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Common Questions About Sterling Silver Jewelry

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Common Questions About Sterling Silver Jewelry

Sterling silver jewelry has been a popular commodity for thousands of years. One of the obvious reasons is the affordability over other precious metals gold and platinum. The large variety of sterling silver jewelry requires certain knowledge in order to choose the right piece and also keep it in good condition as long as possible. The followings are the most common questions concerning sterling silver jewelry.

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The Role of Jewelry in Viking Culture

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The Role of Jewelry in Viking Culture

History Channel specials and Medieval Christian manuscripts depict Vikings as a singularly ravenous and violent lot, but historical evidence suggests that they were also a highly sophisticated society of artists and artisans. When they weren’t out discovering new continents or reciting complex skaldic verses, the Vikings excelled at woodwork and metalwork. They were great makers and lovers of art, including jewelry.

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