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Solar Eclipse - Pendant, Pewter

In ancient cultures the solar eclipse was perceived by astrologers and wise men as an indication of great events. The moment of darkness was seen as a gate to new dimensions in one's own life. This pendant shows the moment when the moon passes in front of the sun and is said to trigger positive changes in the life of its wearer.
 
This pendant is made of pewter, a shiny, soft metal which is very malleable and has a good tarnish resistance. 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.