Luckenbooth amethyst pendant in sterling silver an original design by Suzan Postgate
Luckenbooth amethyst pendant, Designed and made by Suzan. It measures 1 3/4" tall X 1 1/4" tall. The pendant has a fine 8 X 8mm amethyst set in the heart shaped lower half of its design which is made of a garland of Scottish thistles. Sitting atop the heart is a crown topped by three fleur de lis. A 2mm brilliant cut cz set in the crown's middle. This pendant comes complete with the 18" silver chain.
Luckenbooth amethyst pendant, Variations:
Suzan can make the luckenbooth amethyst pendant shown here, with your choice of stones as a custom order. She can also make it as a brooch.
Luckenbooth jewelry is an important part of traditional Scottish Heritage.
The luckenbooth dates from the late sixteenth century. It originated as a pin that merchants wore in Edinburgh along the “Royal Mile” who sold their goods out of locked booths. The pins had to be worn to show that the merchant had purchased a license to sell their goods.
The first luckenbooth brooches were very small. A tradition developed in which the luckenbooth was given to a man’s sweetheart on their betrothal. It was also considered a lucky charm, that would protect its wearer against the evil eye. Among the other powers attributed to the luckenbooth was easing the pain of childbirth. If pinned to a baby’s shawl, it will protect the child from being stolen by fairies.
For a bit more information on the tradition of the luckenbooth please click here https://postgatejewelers.com/product-category/scottish-jewelry-irish/
or here as you will see there is a bit of confusion since the story is very old https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luckenbooth_brooch
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