Rune Phase
Natalie Padveen, owner and lead designer of Mystic Fe Designs, got the inspiration for her new line of jewelry during a trip to Iceland where she discovered the ancient powers of Nordic runes, the pictorial alphabetic script that came into use in Europe around 500 B.C. “Rune” is derived from the word “runa,” meaning “secret” or “mystery.” For centuries, Norse people have these magical symbols for good fortune. They are also kind of cool looking, which doesn’t hurt either. Padveen’s new jewelry collection is focused on five runes: Peace, Love, Good Health, Good Luck, and Protection. She uses the five runes in a sterling silver collection of dog tags for men and women and a 14k gold and diamond collection of cuff bracelets, rings and pendants. Retail pricepoints range from $325 for a sterling silver dog tag to $2465 for a diamond pave symbol on a gold plate. If these runes really do have powers, Mystic Fe is destined to succeed: it’s named “Fe,” the Icelandic name for the Fehu rune which is said to provide success, advancement in career, wealth and prosperity.
