Odeshog Mjolnir with January Birthstones

A Sterling Silver replica Mjolnir pendant with 3mm birthstones set in its eyes. This Thor's hammer is based on a archaeological find from Odeshog, Sweden ca. 8th century.

Product Features

Cast from approximately .5 ounces of .925 sterling silver

measures 1 1/4 inches (32mm) high by 1 inch (25mm) wide by 1/4 inches (6.3mm) thick.

hole through the top can accommodate a cord or chain up to 1/8" (5mm) diameter.

3mm round birthstones set in bezel settings in the eyes

You may choose between laboratory grown or natural Garnets

Cord or chain sold separately.

Please note: These birthstone pendants are made to order and may not be immediately in stock. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for delivery

Lab created Garnet details:

Laboratory grown corundum imitation garnet

Natural Garnet details:

Upgrade to natural gem for $10 more

Almandine Garnet

AA-grade, eye clean

Color: Medium reddish brown

Mjolnir The Hammer of Thor

In Norse mythology, Mjolnir is the name of the hammer carried by the Thunder God Thor. Distinctively shaped, Mjöllnir is depicted as one of the most fearsome weapons, capable of leveling mountains.

Thor's Hammers were widely worn as amulets in the Viking era. Today they are worn by practitioners of Germanic Neopaganism worldwide as a symbol of their faith.

Above: Original Odeshog Thor's hammer, 8 century Sweden

The Garnet Birthstone

For those who were born in the month of January, the garnet is the traditional birthstone. The history, myths, legends and folklore surrounding the magical properties of different birthstones have been handed down through the ages and from different civilizations.

The garnet was noted for its deep red color, which was popular in Europe during the Victorian era. Bohemia was historically a major source of garnets. Their castles and cathedrals were adorned with these stunning jewels in the traditional rose cut, tightly linked or integrated with cabochon or faceted gems.

In the Bronze Age garnets were found on beads in a necklace at a burial site dated 3000 B.C. This was influential in the belief they offered security in the hereafter. The King of Saxony was said to have had in his possession one of these prized gemstones weighing 465 carats. Spanish astrologers held the supposition they resembled the fiery sun. The philosopher Plato had a garnet engraved with his portrait.