Four Marys Celtic Knot Brooch - Handmade in Scotland

This piece uses Celtic interlacing to form a circular brooch.

Within the weaving there appear to be four small hearts which are knotted together to create a unique Celtic knot called the "Four Marys" love knot in Scotland.

The design was made for Mary, Queen of Scots and her three ladies in waiting - all named Mary and lifelong friends.

This brooch incorporates Celtic Interlacing, 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 3/4" x 1 1/2" in pewter with locking steel pin. Handmade in Scotland.

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!