This pendant is so beautiful. The runes are clear and the reptilian armor around the sides is breathtaking. The pendant is a great mesh of beauty and strength. This necklace captures a little of the viking ideal and way of life. The little pamphlet that comes with it is very informative. I wasn't fond of the shoe lace cord that came with it so the pendant is hanging from a necklace of my own design but the money for just the pendent is so worth it.