Scottish Thistle Sterling Silver Post Stud Earrings

1/2" High and 1/2" Wide Posts for Pierced Ears Weight is 1.9 Grams Nickel Free Silver Marked .925 These small Scottish thistle earrings are crafted with nickel-free sterling silver and are made for pierced ears. According to a legend, the thistle became the national emblem of Scotland when one night an invading Norse army was attempting to sneak up on a Scottish army's camp. During this operation, a barefoot Norseman made the mistake of stepping on a thistle, causing him to shout a curse of pain and thus alerting the Scots to the Norse invaders.