Sterling Silver over Pewter Small Luckenbooth Earrings
These Lovely petite Scottish Luckenbooth traditional earrings are to the Scottish as the Claddagh is to the Irish. It is a beautiful love story. Scottish love token often given to a new mother, or a new bride.
It can be given to a friend. Often times they were given as a symbol of protection. The Luckenbooth features a crown, heart and the letter M (queen Mary) The Luckenbooth is a very romantic and symbolic Scottish design. GREAT for lovers, friends, children. Wonderful for weddings. they were first sold from "locked booths" in Edinburgh's Royal Mile dating back to the 15th century….now that is some history for you.
Other details include.
• Sterling silver over lead-free pewter
• Highly polished with an antique finish to show off the detail
• ½” is the size of each Luckenbooths