Pendant “ALGHIZ” – amulet of protection – 12mm – RUNE-15

ALGHIZ - the fifteenth rune of the Elder Futhark (runic alphabet). It represents the ‘z’ sound and is translated as “elk”. This rune is associated with protection, defense, awakening, connection with the divine, divine protection, protection without confrontation, safeguarding and spiritual awareness [1-3].

Materials: Alkemé™ pendant, leather cord, stainless steal and brass findings.

Colors: silver, black.

Pendant diameter ~ 12,5 mm

Pendant thickness ~ 1 mm
Leather cord length ~ 45 cm

Leather cord diameter/thickness ~ 1 mm

Weight ~ 2,5 g

Runes are the letters of runic alphabets or futharks native to the Germanic peoples (in Scandinavia, England, Central Europe). Runes were used to represent a sound value and also the concepts after which they are named [4].

Alkeme™ is a non-corrosive alloy developed by ImpressArt. It is lead, nickel, and cadmium free. The color is similar to sterling silver [5].

References:

1. https://vikingr.org/magic-symbols/algiz

2. L. Daligan. “A Guide to Reading the Runes”, CICO books, 2025.

3. T. Morrison. “The Viking Runes. Runes, Saga & Lore”, Celtica Press, 2025.

4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runes

5. https://www.impressart.com/stamping-blank-hardness-chart