{"product_id":"mixed-metal-minimalist-viking-cuff","title":"Mixed Metal Minimalist Viking Cuff Varieties","description":"\u003cp\u003eMixed Metal Minimalist Cuff, with bronze, sterling silver or black aluminium and copper. Created from 3 separate pieces of 12gauge wire;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze; Copper; Sterling Silver - The top measures 7mm wide, weighing 19g in total and a diameter of 75mm that is slightly adjustable. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artisan cuff can be dressed up or dressed down, and worn by anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Viking mixed metal cuff has been handcrafted by me in our workshop, using a drill to create the twisted wire, a vice, cuff mandrel, rolling mill and more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom AUD $49.00 + Shipping \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eViking cuffs were important symbols of status, community, family, tribe, loyalty, manhood and love\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. They were also worn to gain the protection and blessing of their Norse Gods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinds of bracelet fragments tell us that they were in fact a form of \u003c\/span\u003ewearable currency rather than an oath ring. Vikings used a bullion economy, and they traded for goods and services in silver. It is believed that Vikings would cut off a piece of the silver bracelet in exchange for goods and services\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vikings smelted all sorts of fancy art pieces and jewelry from their hoards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eWorn by both men and women, Viking jewelry was mostly made of silver or bronze, with gold jewelry often reserved for the elite. Women wore brooches that fastened their clothes together, as well as necklaces. Men, on the other hand, wore rings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese rings were not limited to fingers, but also worn about the wrists, arms, and neck. Warriors also adorned their weapons, especially the sword hilt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TFD HANDMADE \u0026 Estate, Antique \u0026 Vintage Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Copper Bronze Black Aluminium large","offer_id":45475111698731,"sku":"","price":291.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Copper Bronze Black Aluminium small","offer_id":45475111731499,"sku":"","price":242.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bronze Copper Sterling Silver sold","offer_id":45475133587755,"sku":"","price":715.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/8763\/4507\/products\/0A426038-0F9D-43E0-8D45-A2F2E0F76429.jpg?v=1681268813","url":"https:\/\/tfdjewellery.com\/en-cn\/products\/mixed-metal-minimalist-viking-cuff","provider":"TFD Jewellery, Crystals \u0026 Curios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}