Ireland Shamrock Brooch in Pewter

Adorn any outfit with this eye-catching brooch to show off your Irish pride...silver plated pewter that really catches the light. Measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" in size. So how did the shamrock become an emblem of Ireland? The shamrock has become a revered symbol of Ireland, worn on special occasions and included in wedding traditions. It is even ceremoniously "drowned" on St. Patrick's Day for good luck. Sláinte! PEWTER Made of solid lead free pewter Pewter has been used in jewelry making for pewter does NOT RUST OR TARNISH and will last a lifetime. Pewter was used for decorative metal items in the Ancient World by the Egyptians and later the Romans, and came into extensive use in Europe during the Middle Ages - it was once considered the metal of kings because of its beauty and expense!