Highland Marble Luckenbooth Sterling Silver Pendant

Highland Marble is mined by hand by Two Skies in the Scottish Highlands and the West coast islands. Over 800 million years ago, limestone was formed under the oceans of Scotland. As plant life of the time died and settled on the sea bed the life-sustaining chlorophyll from these plants, coupled with the metamorphosis of the limestone, resulted in what we now know as Scottish Marble. Scottish Marble has been prized by fishermen for centuries. On the Isle of Iona they would not leave port without their lucky green gems. It has been used by healers to help the body return to a time unhindered by the stresses and pollution of modern times. 

Why do silversmiths use 925%? Measured in parts per thousand, pure silver (999%) is too soft so silversmiths mix it with other metals to make it it harder. The purer the metal, the higher the polish, but it is a lot softer (thus less durable). The harder the metal is, the more hard wearing the jewellery is, but it will also tarnish easier as it has less silver content. Therefore, the silver industry set a standard percentage content for fine silver (925); what we know as "sterling silver". At Two Skies our silversmiths use 925 (sterling) silver for ring shafts and moving parts, and a very high 950% on our stones settings, which enables us to get a strong jewellery item with a beautiful and secure stone setting, without any gluing. Each piece of our jewellery is hand stamped with our Two Skies Hallmark alongside the recognised industry 925 Hallmark.

Overview
Embrace a piece of Scottish heritage with this exquisite 

Luckenbooth pendant

. Steeped in centuries of tradition, the Luckenbooth is an iconic symbol of love, loyalty, and protection. Historically exchanged as a token of betrothal or a protective charm for newborns, this pendant brings a touch of timeless romance and Highland folklore to any jewelry collection.

Key Features & Symbolism

• Heart & Crown Design: Features the traditional intertwined hearts—representing the union of two souls—surmounted by a royal crown, a symbol of unwavering loyalty.
• The "Mary" Connection: Often called "Mary's Brooches," the design is famously associated with Mary Queen of Scots, who reportedly gifted a 

  Luckenbooth

   to Lord Darnley as a symbol of her devotion.
• Edinburgh Heritage: Named after the "locked booths" (Luckenbooths) that once lined the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, where silversmiths first crafted these treasures in the 15th century.
• Protective Talisman: Beyond romance, the Luckenbooth was traditionally used as a "Witch's Heart" to ward off evil spirits and the "evil eye," often pinned to a baby's shawl for safety.

Relax - you can shop with confidence at Two Skies. If you change your mind, simply get in touch to let us know you want to return one or all your items within 7 days of receiving your order, and we'll get a replacement/refund arranged - no quibbles!

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