{"product_id":"emblem-of-scotland-vintage-silver-plate-over-pewter-crystal-rhinestone-thistle-pendant-chain-vp256","title":"Recently Sold  (VP256)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmblem Of Scotland - Vintage Silver Plate Over Pewter Crystal Rhinestone Thistle Pendant \u0026amp; Chain. This pretty pendant is crafted from silver plate over pewter. The pendant features one round cut crystal rhinestone, and vintage styling. This pendant is made in the form of a thistle flower,  displaying lovely detail, and adorned by a beautiful purple crystal rhinestone. The chain is a vintage belcher design, featuring a spring ring clasp, which is in perfect working order. This vintage pendant would make a perfect gift or addition to any collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: The thistle\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14159721941178706847\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the national emblem of Scotland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14159721941178704256\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a floral symbol, representing Scotland's resilience and protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14159721941178705761\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thistle is also a key part of Scottish heraldry and appears on various national symbols and items like coins, flags, and the Royal Banner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"16304b2d-fcd3-472f-a3fd-cb4c9988f62d\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14159721941178705761\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"16304b2d-fcd3-472f-a3fd-cb4c9988f62d\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-huuid=\"14942571127249822860\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver-plated jewelry's history begins with the invention of Old Sheffield Plate in the UK around 1740, which fused a layer of silver onto copper, followed by the development of electric plating in the 1840s by the Elkington Company. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14942571127249825707\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese processes, particularly electroplating, allowed for the mass production of silver-looking items at a lower cost, making silver-plated jewelry accessible to the middle class during the Industrial Revolution. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14159721941178705761\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"16304b2d-fcd3-472f-a3fd-cb4c9988f62d\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15976227595530435336\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePewter, an alloy primarily of tin with other metals like copper and antimony, has a rich history spanning millennia, from its early use in the Bronze Age to its continued relevance today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15976227595530433853\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitially favoured for its affordability and workability, it became a common material for tableware, household goods, and even decorative items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15976227595530436466\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile mass production of pottery and glass gradually replaced pewter for everyday use, it continues to be produced, particularly for decorative and specialty items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"5fd18ef9-6ff2-40bb-9b5f-96b0d5bd6040\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14159721941178705761\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"16304b2d-fcd3-472f-a3fd-cb4c9988f62d\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15976227595530436466\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"5fd18ef9-6ff2-40bb-9b5f-96b0d5bd6040\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe term Rhinestone was given to the little sparkles after the river Rhine, where quartz pebbles, rock crystals with a high lead content were originally found\u003c\/b\u003e. Folk would collect them from the shores, jewellers cutting and moulding them into little imitation diamonds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: Pendant 35.00 mm x 16.50 mm    Chain: 18\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone Size: Crystal Rhinestone 8.20 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 5.60 grams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: England \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1990\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41011773079610,"sku":"VP256","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_3326_2c71822f-b542-4243-ab40-36ea3022af3d.jpg?v=1757901116","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/emblem-of-scotland-vintage-silver-plate-over-pewter-crystal-rhinestone-thistle-pendant-chain-vp256","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}