FINE VIKING HEART PENDANT NECKLACE, 11TH CENTURY

Fully evolved form with elegant curvilinear borders enclosing a trefoil of lush triple leaves, the bottom one indented at the junction forming a cusped heart. A heart within a heart! Advanced styling and fine craftsmanship indicative of a major urban center origin. Gilt bronze, professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored on an 18” gilt Sterling silver neck chain for contemporary wear. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.