Aberdeen Thistle Necklace

Solid Sterling Silver  A highly attractive solid sterling silver Scottish Thistle Silver Pendant with a traditional design featuring the Scottish Thistle, the national emblem of Scotland. It will delight lovers of all things Scottish - Crafted entirely of 925 sterling silver. Solid sterling silver pendant measures 3/4" x 1/2" on an 18" chain. Hallmarked 925. About the ThistleThe prickly purple thistle is the national emblem of Scotland. Ever present in fields and pastures throughout Scotland, thistle has been Scotland's emblem for centuries. The first use as a royal symbol was on silver coins issued by James III in 1470.The Lovely Symbolism of the Thistle FlowerThe thistle represents overcoming adversity and difficult situations. It’s a symbol of resilience. In Celtic regions, the thistle represents devotion, bravery, determination, and strength. In addition, the thistle is considered a symbol of protection. It is also called the “flower of the sun“ and is used as protection against ev