Luckenbooth Jewelry
Dating back to the 16th and 18th centuries, heart shaped brooches were often given at weddings and engagements as tokens of love and esteem.
The larger double heart shaped ones are known as Luckenbooths.
More information on Luckenbooths here
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Luckenbooth Pendant (P136) The Luckenbooth with its intertwined hearts is one of the most romantic pieces of jewellery available and an appropriate gift for an engagement or on a wedding day. The Pendant section illustrated is 3.00cm x 1.9cm wide. An 18" chain completes this beautiful jewel.
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Small Medieval Brooch (B116) Small medieval looking brooch. "M" in centre with diamond shape surround and crown on top. Wire and revolver catch. 2.5cm x 1.75cm wide.
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Large Luckenbooth Brooch (B119) Large open work Luckenbooth brooch. Medieval feel with ornate "M" in centre. Diamond shape surround topped by a crown. Pin and revolver catch fitting. 3.75cm x 2.75cm wide.
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Luckenbooth Earrings (E179) Luckenbooth Earrings with heart shapes placed end to end and zig zag forming the initial M in the middle.This style of Luckenbooth became popular from the 1850s onwards. These classic Luckenbooth drop earrings, with crown, have centre loop attached to crown. Wire and butterfly fittings 1cm x 1.6cm.
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Luckenbooth Earrings (E177) Luckenbooth Earrings with heart shapes placed end to end and zig zag forming the initial M in the middle.This style of Luckenbooth became popular from the 1850s onwards. These classic Luckenbooth stud earrings, with crown, have wire and butterfly fittings 1cm x 1.4cm.
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Luckenbooth Ring (R86) Description
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Luckenbooth Ring (R88) Description to follow
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Luckenbooth Pendant (P162) The gift of a Luckenbooth is seen as a promise of affection or possibly betrothal.This Luckenbooth & Thistle mix pendant is on an 18" chain and measures 2.2cm x 3.1cm long.
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Small Thistle and Luckenbooth Brooch (B167) Small thistle and Luckenbooth mix brooch. Three thistle heads with stems in a celtic knotwork pattern. Heart shape surround. Solid crown on top. Pin and revolver catch. 2.5cm x 2cm wide.
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Heart and Thistle Brooch (CB48) Heart shaped thistle and Luckenbooth mix brooch. Thistle in relief with amethyst set in head. Heart shape surround topped by crown. Pin and revolver catch. 3.25cm x 2.25cm wide.
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Luckenbooth Bracelet (BL139) Open work linked Luckenbooth bracelet. Ten Luckenbooths in a row joined by jump rings. Heart and crown with fancy "V" centre. Fitted with bolt and ring clasp. Length 18.5cm.
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