Lunnitsa Necklace [Silver]

Inspired by an archaeological finding, and adapted for northern and medieval roleplay, this necklace is a fine craftwork of ivory and ancient silver.

The necklace is provided in Female size, with two different attachment points to better fit any avatar. Resize scripted. The scripts can self-delete after resizing, if desired, to eliminate all lag.

This jewel is freely inspired by the Lunnitsa Necklace, based on finds in the russian village of Gnezdovo, in the Smolensk region (Russia).

The site contains extensive remains of a Slavic-Varangian settlement that flourished in the 10th century as a major trade station on the trade route from the Varangians to the Greeks.

The archaeological site comprises a "citadel" (gorodische), formerly situated at the confluence of the Dnieper and Svinets Rivers, and a ring of ancient rural settlements (selitba) which occupy an area of 17.5 hectares.This makes the site one of the largest survivals of the Viking Age in Europe.

Trident jewels and clothing are inspired by passion for medieval, ancient, ethnic and tribal jewelry and costumes.Each design combines creativity with careful research of museum replicas, archaeological findings and study of their historical symbolism.

Rossana Llewellyn
November 2009