{"product_id":"scottish-luckenbooth-silver-pendant-with-amethyst-colour-stone","title":"Scottish Luckenbooth Silver Pendant with Amethyst Colour Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful Sterling Silver Pendant with a design based on the unique Luckenbooth. The symbolic design consists of the interlocking hearts surmounted by the crown of Mary Queen of Scots, This piece is made extra special with having a Amethyst coloured stone in the centre. The Luckenbooth was traditionally exchanged between lovers. A beautiful story behind a stunning piece of jewellery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted entirely of 925 Sterling Silver.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt will delight lovers of all things Scottish, and the unique and turbulent history of our small country. It will also make an ideal gift, and a lasting memento, for yourself or for someone you love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSize (approx) - 12.5mm x 27.0mm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA BRIEF HISTORY OF THE LUCKENBOOTH\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 'Luckenbooth' dates back many centuries in Scotland.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey gained popularity during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots in the 16th century and still hold a significant meaning today.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Luckenbooths' are said to be so called as they were first sold from \"locked booths\" in Edinburgh's Royal Mile.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally, they were exchanged between lovers on their betrothal, and subsequently pinned to their first child’s christening shawl to protect them from evil spirits.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese heart-shaped designs, surmounted by the crown of Mary Queen of Scots, and often decorated with the Scottish Thistle, are one of the most romantic artefacts from Scotland's rich history, resulting in their enduring appeal.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HAMILTON \u0026 YOUNG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47967970656485,"sku":"2562","price":59.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/4588\/9692\/files\/2562.jpg?v=1761334419","url":"https:\/\/beyondtartan.ca\/products\/scottish-luckenbooth-silver-pendant-with-amethyst-colour-stone","provider":"BEYOND TARTAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}