Pewter Trinity Knot Brooch - Handmade in Scotland

This piece uses Celtic trinity knot interlaced to form a circular brooch. Within the weaving there appear to be six small trinity knot which are knotted together. This highly polished sterling silver plated pewter brooch incorporates Celtic knot work, with its "overs and unders" representing the "ups and downs" of life; and the unbroken continuity of the endless ribbon symbolizes the hope of eternal life. As such, they are considered by many as a talisman of long life. 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" in pewter. 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!