{"product_id":"scottish-thistle-pewter-brooch-handmade-in-scotland","title":"Scottish Thistle Pewter Brooch - Handmade in Scotland","description":"\u003cp\u003eSolid Lead-free pewter - Wear the Scottish pride!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scottish \u003ca href=\"\/ms\/collections\/thistle\"\u003eThistle\u003c\/a\u003e has come a long way with its delicate flower heads, sharp thorns, and its defiant ability to flourish. It is a resilient symbol which has always bloomed across Scotland's landscape, but it wasn't until the 13th century that it's placed in the country's symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegend has it that the Norsemen attempted to surprise the Scots with a night attack. Taking off their footwear to ensure silence, they traveled across the \u003ca href=\"\/ms\/collections\/thistle\"\u003ethistle\u003c\/a\u003e covered land. The resulting cries alarmed the Scots enabling them to drive off the Norse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout Celtic regions, thistles represent bravery, devotion, durability, strength, and determination celebrated in this pewter pin. This beautiful brooch honors the sacred place of the \u003ca href=\"\/ms\/collections\/thistle\"\u003ethistle\u003c\/a\u003e in Celtic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scottish thistle became a national symbol, with the motto \"What dares meddle with me?\" Solid lead free pewter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 2\" x 2\" PEWTER Made of solid lead free pewter \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePewter has been used in jewelry making for pewter does NOT RUST OR TARNISH and will last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePewter 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! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49250241446058,"sku":"PMC2","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1475\/4218\/files\/pmc266.png?v=1789342583","url":"https:\/\/wiccancenter.com\/ms\/products\/scottish-thistle-pewter-brooch-handmade-in-scotland","provider":"Wiccan Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}