Clover Shamrock Gold Steel Keepsake

Green glass backs the shamrock on this pendant, set into a gold steel frame that follows the outline of the leaves. It stands an inch tall. Light passing through the glass is what makes it read green rather than painted, and it holds that color indefinitely.

The chamber sits behind the glass and opens at the top, taking roughly a quarter cubic inch. Irish families buy this one often, sometimes with a date engraved on the reverse. Fill it over a sheet of paper so anything that spills can be tipped back in.

• Glass and gold steel construction, with roughly 1/4 cubic inch inside
• Opens at the top, and a small funnel makes filling much easier
• The reverse is flat gold and takes an engraved name, date, or short line