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Celtic Knot of Tomatin - Pendant

According to old beliefs this pendant uses the powers of the fairy realm and the spirits of nature to assist its wearer in finding love and harmony and to offer him opportunities in life. Tomatin is one part of Kilsyth, a certain area in the Scottish Lowlands directly bordering the inhospitable Highlands. This part of Scotland was christianized early but still continued to stand under the Celtic influence of the Highlands. Because of this combination of cultures and religious beliefs very interesting new designs as e.g. the knot pattern of this pendant were created here.
 
This pendant is made of pewter. The word pewter is probably a variation of the word spelter, a colloquial name for the same metal. Artists and craftsmen used pewter quite early (dinnerware, sculptures, household articles, pewter figures, jewelry) and hence pewter jewelry has a long tradition. Pewter is a popular material for jewelry production, since it is a shiny, soft metal which is very malleable and has a good tarnish resistance.