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Cross of Clackmannan - Pendant

Celtic crosses were worn by the Scots to reach serenity concerning problems and spiritual guidance in life - and this cross is particularly beautiful and graceful in design. This old symbol of Celtic belief was able to survive for a very long time in the region around Clackmannan, where the pattern of this pendant originates from, because Christianization was carried out rather late in this part of Scotland. The Celtic cross thereby stands for mankind being in harmony with the horizontal plane of the material and the vertical plane of the spiritual world.
 
This pendant is made of pewter. Artists and craftsmen used pewter quite early (dinnerware, sculptures, household articles, pewter figures, jewelry) and hence pewter jewelry has a long tradition. The word pewter is probably a variation of the word spelter, a colloquial name for the same metal. Pewter is a shiny, soft metal which is very malleable and has a good tarnish resistance.