Tennessee Highlander

Art Pewter Thistle Brooches

Art Pewter jewelry is hand wrought in old fashioned pewter, an ancient alloy of tin, lead and copper, in use  for 1,000 years or more. Pewter does not contain silver. The silver appearance is in fact a plated finish of Palladium (similar to Platinum) which, unlike silver, is resistant to tarnishing and will not scratch readily. The Gold finish is 23 carat electroplated. "Stones" are the best imitation gems available.

 

The Thistle, which features in each of these designs, was adopted over 700 years ago as the emblem of Scotland, when according to legend it was responsible for signaling the clandestine approach of a horde of bare-footed invaders! Brooches such as these have, for centuries, played a functional role in the history of Britain’s jewelry and today are distinctive and lovely pieces to wear on any occasion.