Vikings used a form of early steel — hand-forged, carbon-enriched iron — made through pattern welding and refinement to craft blades, tools, and weapons built to last.
While it is unlikely that steel was used to make jewellery back in the Viking age, using steel for jewellery today is a modern homage to the practical, rugged material and the Nordic culture. And let’s be honest — if Brokkr and Sindri had run out of enchanted ore, Thor’s hammer would’ve been forged in steel, too.
If you are invoking Thor, weathering storms of your own or just prefer the bold strength of steel, our Nordic steel jewellery collection has something for you.
Northern Black was born from the vision of Isar Oakmund and built on years of dedication to creativity, tattoo artistry, and a deep reverence for Viking and Nordic culture. It is a place where historical artistry meets contemporary design and the mystique and strength of Norse mythology are woven into everyday life one design at a time.