# Norse Thors Hammer Mjolnir Wolf Pewter Pendant Necklace

This **Thor's Hammer necklace** is a replica of Mjolnir, the weapon carried by the Norse god of thunder. In Norse myth, Thor swung the hammer to split mountains. He used it to scatter frost giants and defend Asgard. Its short handle and blunt head sit close to the chest on a black cord. Viking Age smiths cast the same shape in bronze, silver, and iron.

Wearing a **Thor's Hammer necklace** today continues a habit at least a thousand years old. Archaeologists have found hundreds of Mjolnir pendants across Scandinavia, England, and the Baltic. People wore them as protective charms. Many predate the written sagas that later recorded Thor's stories in full.

The wolf face near the bottom adds an extra touch of beauty to the woven pattern.

-   Material: fine lead-free pewter
-   Dimensions: 2 5/8 in L x 1 1/4 in W x 1/4 in D, 1 oz
-   Cord: 33 in black cord, knot the ends to adjust length
-   Includes: legend description card
-   Fit: unisex
-   SKU: ODN-121
-   Collection: [Vikings and Norsemen](https://www.museumize.com/collections/vikings-norsemen-collection)

## Thor and the Making of Mjolnir

According to the Prose Edda, the trickster god Loki wagered his head on a bet. He claimed the dwarf brothers Sindri and Brokkr could not forge treasures to rival the elves. Brokkr worked the bellows while a fly, secretly Loki in disguise, bit his hand to distract him. The handle came out shorter than planned. Even so, the hammer struck true and always returned to Thor's grip after being thrown.

## Symbolism and Protection

Lightning was said to follow each blow of Mjolnir. This tied the hammer to storms and to Thor's role guarding Asgard from giants. Norse settlers wore the pendant as a counterpart to the Christian cross during the conversion period. It served as a quiet marker of continued belief in the old gods. It was worn openly at a time when that belief was under pressure.

## Pairing With Other Norse Pieces

Collectors often pair a Mjolnir pendant with a rune-inscribed piece from the same pewter line. Norse jewelry traditionally mixed hammer, rune, and knotwork motifs on a single cord or across several. Doing the same today builds a small, coherent collection grounded in the same Viking Age visual language.

## Styling and Wearing

The pendant hangs at mid chest on its 33 in cord and suits daily wear. It also works well for Norse-themed collecting. Pair it with other Viking Age pieces from the same pewter line for a cohesive look.

## Care Notes

Wipe the pewter with a soft, dry cloth after each wear. Avoid soaking the pendant or spraying it with perfume. Both can dull the finish over time.

## For More Reading

-   [Mjolnir - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mjolnir)
-   [Thor - Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Thor-Norse-deity)
-   [Thor - World History Encyclopedia](https://www.worldhistory.org/Thor/)

## Details

- **Price:** 14.95 USD
- **Vendor:** Nirvana
- **Type:** Museum Jewelry
- **Tags:** era-vikings, museum-jewelry

## Variants

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| Default Title | 14.95 USD | In stock |

## Images

- A silver-toned Viking Mjolnir hammer pendant necklace with a black cord, featuring a wolf motif on the head and intricate knotwork details.
- An Odin Mjolnir pendant necklace from 'The Norse Collection' by Noruma, displayed on its green backing card. The pendant is made of silver-colored metal with an engraved wolf head and hammer head design, hanging from a black cord.
- A silver-toned Viking-style mace pendant with an engraved bearded figure and wolf motif, hanging from a black cord and held in a person's hand.
- An engraved silver-toned Viking-style hammer pendant on a black cord, photographed on a plain light background.
- An ornate silver-toned metal pendant necklace with a ram's head and wolf motif, shown next to a US quarter for scale on a plain light background.
- A silver-toned metal hammer pendant necklace with a black cord, photographed against a plain light gray background.

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> Updated: 2026-08-20