HISTORY OF LUCKENBOOTH: The Luckenbooth is one of the most romantic Scottish symbols of love, from the 17th century and often given as a token of betrothal, affection and friendship. It is usually in the shape of a heart or two entwined hearts, symbolizing love, with a crown, symbolizing loyalty, topping the heart(s). In addition, a couple may pin a Luckenbooth to their firstborn’s blanket as a good luck charm.

The first Luckenbooth brooches date from the late seventh century. This traditional gift was given by a man to his sweetheart on their betrothal. It was considered a lucky charm, protecting the wearer against the evil eye. 

From the eighteenth century onwards, small plain heart shaped brooches were worn to protect against evil spirits, the evil eye or the attention of the sithean (fairy spirits). These are the famous “Luckenbooth Brooches”.
The name for the  Luckenbooth came from there being sold in locked booths. These were small shops, which were in fact very tiny and could be securely locked at night and were a feature of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.  These brooches were heart shaped surmounted by a crown and usually made of silver.

DESCRIPTION: BEAUTIFUL piece had been crafted in solid 9ct Rose gold. The piece is an original "Scottish Luckenbooth " brooch circa 1910 that has been converted to a gorgeous wearable necklace. The pendant is a beautiful old soft rose gold and is an open heart with a central bezel set round Scottish Citrine, the top of the heart is a crown and attached either side is a solid 9ct rose gold cable chain.

Such a wonderful piece, Luckenbooth are usually crafted in Silver so 9ct gold Luckenbooth pieces are uncommon and becoming quite rare. 

This piece is absolutely stunning on and looks amazing layered with chains also. Such an unusual piece that is truly gorgeous.🍂🟠

Set with 1 x Round Natural Citrine measuring 8.35mm with an estimated weight of 2.00ct. Colour is a beautiful honey orange.

Pendant measures 29.20mm top to bottom x 19.65 in width.

Length of chain end to end is 44cms.

In Beautiful Edwardian condition with new chain added.🍂🟠

HALLMARK: 9CT, Chain: 375.

WEIGHT: 4.20 grams.

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