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Alvilda the Pirate Who Became Queen Necklace Etsy Wire Artisans Guild Challenge Piece

Alvilda the Pirate Who Became Queen Necklace Etsy Wire Artisans Guild Challenge Piece

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Alvilda, The Pirate Who Became A Queen Necklace
September Etsy Wire Artisans Guild Challenge, Pirates!

( freshwater pearl, black striped onyx and black spinnel briollets, sterling silver eco-friendly oxidizing, 26 gauge, 16 gauge wire)

Here is the wild and crazy story of Alvida, the pirate who became Queen!

Alvilda
Alvida (aka Alwilda, Alfhild, Alvild) was the daughter of Synardus, the king of Gotland. Her parents kept her locked in her room, and set two poisonous snakes to keep away all but the most ardent of suitors. The most persisant and brave fellow turned out to be Prince Alf of Denmark, and though he passed the test Alvilda's parents were none too happy about the match. Deciding she wasn't ready to be wedded to some stuffy Prince, Alvilda took advantage of her parents' irresolution and hightailed it out of there. She joined a crew of cross-dressing women, but had barely got started in a career in terrorizing the Baltic coast when they came across a crew of pirates that had lost their Captain. They were so impressed by her capable skills that they voted unanimously to elect her as their new leader. With these fresh reinforcements beneath her ruthless guidance, this formidable woman became such a nuisance to the merchant trade that her former betrothed, Prince Alf, was dispatched to bring the troublesome pirates to justice.

Alvilda and her crew fought back to the best of their abilities, but in the gulf of Finland they were bested at last. Prince Alf and his men boarded the pirates' ship, where hand to hand fighting ensued. After sustaining heavy casualties, Alvilda's crew succumbed and she herself was taken captive. With her beauty concealed by a face covering helmet, she was taken prisoner, and it was only when this helmet was removed that Prince Alf realized who the scourge of the seas had been. For her part, Alvilda was so impressed by how Alf had fought in battle that she married him on the spot. She went on to share his wealth and throne as Queen of Denmark, and together they had a daughter, who they named Gurith. Whether little Gurith followed in her mother's ocean going ways is not known.

(special thanks to the historical female pirates web page for this information)

This beautiful piece represents the darkness of her past, the turquoise freshwater pearls represent her seafaring life and the two stripes through the agate represent the her two lifelines....one of being a Queen and one.... the life of Piracy!

Added on Nov 26, 2009