Scottish Jewelry This traditional Scottish Luckenbooth brooch symbolizes love and loyalty. This particular style features two intertwined hearts topped with a crown. Features and Meaning: Design: Two intertwined hearts (representing love) with a crown above (representing loyalty). History: Originates from the 16th century, sold by jewelers in the Luckenbooths (lockable stalls) of Edinburgh. Tradition: In Scotland, this brooch is a traditional gift given to lovers as an engagement keepsake or a token of love. It was also used as a charm, pinned on mothers or babies to ease childbirth pain or protect newborns from evil spirits. It is the type that fastens with a simple "C" clasp (C-shaped fastener) and a pin stem, which were features of the time. Please check the condition and size in the photos. About half of the heart stones are missing. The base is likely silver, but there are no hallmarks. Please understand that this is an old item before purchasing.