Replica of Viking age pendant with semi-precious stone, 11th c, Gotland, retailer Sweden; Visby lenses

The Visby lenses are a unique collection of crystal artifacts in spheres and lenses retailer shape, found in several Viking graves on the swedish island of Gotland, dated in 11th c. The decoration on the silver frame is typically Slavic, which indicates the interpenetration of the cultures of the Vikings and Slavs in the early Middle Ages. There have been a number of propositions for alternative uses of the crystal lenses. They supposed to been used by craftsmen as magnifying lensesin fine work, as reading stones, or to start fires.

Our replicas are made of natural semi-precious stones like rock crystal, ametyst, carneol etc., that setting in 925 sterling silver with filigree design. Natural stones may contain inclusions. They are sent at random from the type of mineral of your choice.