Ingerid: A Viking-Inspired Silver Jewelry Line

An ancient silver bead and a legendary queen are brought to life through timeless viking jewelry in sterling silver. Discover the story behind the Ingerid jewelry line.

A Design Rooted in History

Crafted in silver, the Ingerid line features textured spiral beads that symbolize eternal life, growth, and renewal—values deeply rooted in Viking culture and its profound connection to nature and the unknown.

The line draws inspiration from an ancient viking jewelry, a 10th-century silver bead. It was discovered in a burial mound in Nordfjordeid, a fjord-side town in Western Norway. The grave contained a burnt viking ship and beautiful artifacts that belonged to a powerful woman in the community. Among the finds was a ceremonial staff, suggesting that the woman might have been a Volva—a seeress and spiritual leader closely tied to viking rituals and mythology.

Ingerid Stud Earrings, Oxidized Silver

Art. no 595767

$73

Ingerid Spiral Bead Ring, Oxidized Silver

Art. no 595760

$82

Ingerid Beads Ring, Oxidized Silver

Art. no 595756

$85

Ingerid Creole Earrings, Oxidized Silver

Art. no 595751

$130

Ingerid Viking Bead, Oxidized Silver

Art. no 595742

$55

Named after a Queen

The line is named after a 12th-century Norwegian queen, Ingerid Ragnvaldsdotter, reflecting the significance of the silver bead. Historical records mention the queen primarily in brief and scattered references, yet her legacy is evident through her ten children and strategic marriages. These alliances not only secured her position but also shaped the political landscape of Norway, as many of her descendants played significant roles in the country’s history.

DID YOU KNOW: The name Ingerid traces back to the Old Norse Ingi-ríðr. In this two-part name, the first element is the god's name Ing or Yngve. The second element was originally -fríðr, meaning "beautiful." The name has several variants: Ingerid, Ingri, Ingrid.

Silver rings and leather bracelets with beads from the Sagastad collection

Viking Jewelry That Tells a Story

The Ingerid line includes silver rings, earrings, and beads for bracelets and necklaces.

It is one of four distinct lines in the Sagastad jewelry collection inspired by viking artifacts and cultural traditions. Each piece tells a story, connecting the past to the present — making history a wearable keepsake, a thoughtful gift, or a statement accessory.

Find the whole Sagastad collection here

Sagastad Collection

The Sagastad collection is a silver jewelry line inspired by artifacts found in a 10th-century burial mound in Nordfjordeid, a town in Western Norway.

Developed in collaboration with the Sagastad Viking Center, this collection is designed by Kathrine Berg and expertly crafted by Sylvsmidja in Voss, Norway.