Round Celtic Quaternary Knot Pendant

Materials: 100% Sterling Silver Weight: 5.1 grams Size: More than 3/4 inch in diameter (20mm) Item number: wh540 A quaternary (or four-cornered) knot sits a little like a cruciform in the center of its round frame, with its four corners oriented to compass points. Four decorative 'keys' fill in the spaces between the corners giving the pendant a fuller and slightly floral look. The pendant is domed-shaped and fairly thick so that it casts a shadow under it when lying flat against a surface, as can be seen in the pictures. The shadow almost has the effect of giving the pendant a darkened oxidized background, which highlights the brighter sterling silver knots. Yet when viewed without a background the cut-out areas give the pendant a lighter, more open character. A four-cornered Celtic design such as this has many possible meanings: The four directions: North, South, East and WestThe four earthly elements: Earth, Fire, Water, and AirThe four seasons of NatureThe four branches of Brigid