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Arran Cross - Pendant

In the course of time an affiliation between the Celtic and the Christian art and culture took place in Ireland and wonderful motives were produced, just like this cross. This pendant symbolizes faith and courage and is said to offer bravery to its wearer. It was created on the Irish islands of Arran which were christianized by St. Enda in 500 A.D.
 
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.