LUCKENBOOTH "OF  EARTHLY JOYS...
                                   .....THOU ART MY CHOICE ~ LUK28

• Scottish Silver Luckenbooth Brooch in the Traditional Witches heart Design
• This Pretty silver brooch is a Scottish Luckenbooth Brooch
• Engraved with the ancient poesy or love Motto:
• ‘Of Earthly Joys thou Art my Choice’ what could be more romantic!
• A wonderful Lovers Gift enough to sweep anyone off their feet!
• The Luckenbooth Design with the Crowned Heart began in the 17th Century
• Like the Claddagh Ring design the Crowned heart is an ancient Celtic love symbol
• The heart design of Scottish Jewelry was very popular from Medieval times onwards
• The name comes from the Edinburgh booths where these brooches were sold
• They were a popular souvenir for lovers sold on the Royal Mile Edinburgh
• The design became an important part of Scottish Tradition
• Betrothed lovers would have the brooches with their initials engraved
• The two intertwined hearts symbolising their love for each other
• And after marriage a new mother would wear the brooch to protect the family
• Some brooches had only one heart and were similar to the ancient Witches heart
• The Crowned heart symbolised that you are king or queen of my heart
• The Witches heart an older tradition being that the giver was bewitched!
• The brooch is fully hallmarked for Sterling Silver date mark 1969
• A beautiful Romantic Piece of Silver Jewelry perfect for that special person!