Brooch - Sterling Silver Luckenbooth With Citrine
$195.00
This Luckenbooth brooch is sterling silver and engraved on one side of the heart. The stone is a whisky (pale yellow) citrine/cairngorm. It is hallmarked Edinburgh 1961 and the maker is Robert Allison. It measures 1.25 inches high and 15/16 inches wide with a roll over clasp. A Luckenbooth was given by a man to his sweetheart on their betrothal. It was considered a lucky charm, protecting the wearer against the evil eye. If pinned to a baby’s shawl, it would protect the child and ward off evil spirits. A quality piece, it is in excellent used condition and has a beautiful patina .
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