These sterling silver earrings feature a traditional Luckenbooth design with a Scottish Thistle in the centre
A symbol of love in Scotland, the Luckenbooth features intertwined hearts surmounted by the crown of Mary Queen of Scots. Traditionally, the Luckenbooth was exchanged as a token of betrothal. Today it is often given as a token of love.
Jewellery presentation box included
Approximate Size (w x h): 12mm x 14mm
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE LUCKENBOOTH
The 'Luckenbooth' brooch gained popularity during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots in the 16th century. The name is derived from the first place the brooches were sold, namely the"locked booths" along Edinburgh's Royal Mile. They were most often made of silver and were exchanged between lovers on their betrothal. The Luckenbooth brooch would also be pinned to the christening shawl of their first born to protect them from evil spirits.
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