{"product_id":"sterling-silver-viking-axe-pendant-with-brass-skull-accent","title":"Sterling Silver Viking Axe Pendant with Brass Skull Accent","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.8; color:#2c2c2c; margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nTwo axe blades fan out from a brass skull — a separate solid brass element set into the .925 sterling silver, not a painted-on or gold-toned finish. The double-bitted design references the Norse \u003cem\u003eskeggøx\u003c\/em\u003e, the bearded axe that Viking warriors carried as both tool and weapon. At 27mm wide and 52mm tall, this sterling silver Viking axe pendant has enough presence to sit on top of a shirt — but it’s shaped to lie flat against your chest when tucked inside.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n  Who This Is Actually For\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f6f2; border-inline-start:4px solid #c8a96e; padding:14px 18px; margin-bottom:12px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eIf you collect Norse-themed jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e —\n    The brass skull isn’t decorative filler. It’s a second metal with its own aging pattern. Brass darkens into antique gold while the silver stays bright, so the contrast between skull and axe blades deepens the longer you wear this pendant.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f6f2; border-inline-start:4px solid #c8a96e; padding:14px 18px; margin-bottom:12px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eIf you ride\u003c\/strong\u003e —\n    15 grams of solid sterling silver doesn’t bounce around at highway speed. The flat back sits flush against skin, and the bail takes standard 2–3mm chains or a thick leather cord without pinching or snagging your collar.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f6f2; border-inline-start:4px solid #c8a96e; padding:14px 18px; margin-bottom:12px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eIf you want a gift that holds its value\u003c\/strong\u003e —\n    The .925 hallmark is stamped on the back. Sterling silver doesn’t degrade. Twenty years from now this pendant looks the same after a 30-second polish — and the brass skull will have developed a patina that makes it look even better.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n  What It’s Like to Use (The Honest Take)\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.8; color:#2c2c2c; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\nThe brass skull sits recessed between the two blades. It catches light at a different angle than the surrounding silver — shifting from pale gold to warm bronze depending on the room. That two-metal interplay is the first thing people comment on.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.8; color:#2c2c2c; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\nTurn it over and the back is smooth and flat — solid metal, no rough casting marks. Just polished silver with the .925 stamp pressed into the surface.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff8f0; border-inline-start:4px solid #a04f2e; padding:12px 16px; margin:16px 0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#a04f2e;\"\u003eHeads up:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Brass oxidizes faster than sterling silver. After a few months of wear, the skull takes on a darker antique tone while the axe blades stay brighter. Most owners like this natural two-tone aging — but if you prefer matching tones, a quick rub with a polishing cloth resets the brass.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n  The Specs — And What They Actually Mean\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#f8f6f2; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e⚙️ Material\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e.925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e body + \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eSolid Brass\u003c\/strong\u003e skull accent — the silver body takes sweat and showers without complaint.\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#ffffff; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e⚖️ Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e15 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e — sits centered on your chest without swinging side to side.\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#f8f6f2; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e📏 Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e27mm × 52mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — visible above a crew-neck collar, flat enough to tuck comfortably under a shirt.\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#ffffff; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e🔧 Bail\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    Generous opening — fits standard \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e2–3mm silver chains\u003c\/strong\u003e and leather cords.\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#f8f6f2; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e🛡️ Back Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    Solid and smooth — \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e.925 hallmark stamped\u003c\/strong\u003e, solid clear to the back.\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n  Questions You’re Probably Asking\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700; color:#1a3a6b; margin-bottom:4px; font-size:1.02em;\"\u003eQ: Will the brass skull change color separately from the silver?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-top:0; padding-inline-start:16px; border-inline-start:3px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003e\n    Yes. Brass oxidizes faster than silver, so over months it darkens into an antique gold while the .925 stays lighter. That widens the contrast between the skull and the axe head, which most owners actually like. A polishing cloth brings the brass back to bright if you'd rather keep the two metals matched.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700; color:#1a3a6b; margin-bottom:4px; font-size:1.02em;\"\u003eQ: What chain size fits through the bail?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-top:0; padding-inline-start:16px; border-inline-start:3px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003e\n    Standard 2–3mm chains or leather cords slide through the bail easily. Thicker curb or figaro chains over 3mm might be a tight fit — check your chain width against the bail before ordering. A simple leather cord is the easiest match if you want the Norse look without buying a separate silver chain.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700; color:#1a3a6b; margin-bottom:4px; font-size:1.02em;\"\u003eQ: Is there a meaning behind the double-bitted axe?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-top:0; padding-inline-start:16px; border-inline-start:3px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003e\n    The double-bitted axe — or \u003cem\u003eskeggøx\u003c\/em\u003e — was a Viking warrior’s primary tool, used for combat, wood-splitting, and camp building. Two blades meant the axe stayed useful even when one edge dulled. As a symbol, it represents preparedness and self-reliance.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n  Quick Specs \u0026amp; Real-World Performance\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto; margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:separate; border-spacing:0; border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(26,58,107,0.10); font-size:0.98em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a3a6b 0%,#2d5aa0 100%); color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:14px 18px; text-align:start; font-weight:700;\"\u003eTechnical Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:14px 18px; text-align:start; font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat It Actually Does for You\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafd;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e.925 Sterling Silver + Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eTwo metals, two aging patterns — contrast deepens with wear.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e15 Grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eHangs straight on your chest, doesn’t swing or flip around.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafd;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e27 × 52mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eVisible above a collar, comfortable when lying flat against skin.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eBail Fits 2–3mm Chains\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eWorks with most standard silver chains and leather cords.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafd;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eSolid Back, .925 Stamped\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eSmooth solid back — sits flat against skin, hallmark verified.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; color:#333;\"\u003ePolish with a silver cloth. Brass can be polished separately.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f6f2; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:8px; margin-top:24px; border:1px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15em; color:#1a3a6b; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:12px; font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n    You Might Also Want\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    Same Norse bloodline, different weapon — the\n    Thor’s Hammer Pendant\n    swaps the axe for a solid .925 Mjolnir, the most iconic Norse symbol of all.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    If the silver-and-brass contrast is what drew you in, the\n    Two-Tone Skull Pendant\n    uses the same mixed-metal approach on a classic skull design.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    For a different weapon motif in sterling silver, check the\n    Dagger Pendant\n    — same craftsmanship, blade-and-guard design.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    For more dark Norse and weapon-style motifs in this same heavy silver build, our\n    gothic pendants collection in sterling silver\n    has dozens of handcrafted designs to compare side-by-side.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n    If the brass skull is what caught your eye, the full\n    skull pendants collection in solid .925 silver\n    covers everything from minimalist memento mori designs to oversized gemstone-eyed pieces.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bikerringshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48919512482024,"sku":"yzw1787306846205","price":90.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/3991\/9848\/files\/sterling-silver-viking-axe-pendant-with-brass-skull-accent_1.jpg?v=1787306853","url":"https:\/\/elitebagfashion.shop\/products\/sterling-silver-viking-axe-pendant-with-brass-skull-accent","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}