Queen Mary "M" Luckenbooth Doves Pendant - Sterling Silver Luk21DPS
The enduring appeal of traditional jewelry is captured in our sterling silver Scottish Luckenbooth. One of the most romantic of the Scottish symbols, the Luckenbooth gained popularity during the 16th century in the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots and gets its name from there sale at the Luckenbooth or "locking booths", small shops on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh which could be securely locked at night.
Luckenbooth’s were traditionally exchanged at the time of betrothal. Considered to be a lucky charm, the Luckenbooth brooches were pinned to an infant's blanket or shawl to guard the baby against evil spirits or the sithean (fairy spirits).
This exquisite finely detailed Luckenbooth is superbly made. This large open work Luckenbooth design features a large stylized "M" in the center to represent Mary Queen of Scots.
This Luckenbooth features two doves holding a flower or garland in the center of the pin. The dove is seen as representing love; it was a symbol of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, and of Venus, her Roman counterpart. Lovers are said to “bill and coo” like doves. The dove is a monogamous bird, which may be the source of its connection with romantic and eternal love.
In addition, this Luckenbooth includes a heart and crown - the "Heart & Crown of Scotland" and was romantically linked to the tragic Mary, Queen of Scots as it was the brooch she had given to Lord Darnley thus the central M. These came to be called "Mary Brooches" or even "Queen Mary Brooches."
This Queen Mary "M" Luckenbooth measures 3.75cm (1-1/2") x 2.75cm (1-1/16") wide. In sterling silver an 18" high quality 18" Italian made box link chain is included. This design is available in sterling silver and karat gold. We also have this with gold doves. See our other listings under Luckenbooths.
This is a gorgeous piece of Scottish jewellery that will become your family heirloom.
This is normally shipped within a few days from stock. These are made 100% in our small Art Studio. We have been in business for 38 years.
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
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Returns and exchange details
We want all of our customers to be happy with their purchase. If for some reason, you are not satisfied with your item, please contact us and we will work with you to provide another item or give a refund. Please send us a conversation if you would like to return your item(s). Returns must be shipped within 10 days of receiving your item(s).
If your item is damaged in the mail, we will ship you another upon return of the item. If you item is lost in the mail, while this is of no fault of ours or yours, we will provide another but you will be required to wait 30 days from the shipping date to give time for you package to arrive. If you supply the incorrect address, we will not refund or provide a replacement for your lost shipment. If you purchase a ring and you order the wrong size, we will not re-size it. This can be done at any jeweller for a small fee.
All items must be returned in original condition. Custom printed garments and all engraved items cannot be returned.
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