Queen Victoria loved spending time in her beloved Scotland, and jewellery of that period depicts many Scottish themes and motifs.

This is an outstandingly beautiful example of a Scottish “luckenbooth’ pendant.

The name “luckenbooth” derives from the Scottish word “lucken” (meaning locking) and “booth” (shop or stall).

These pendants were typically sold from stalls along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.

They are heart-shaped designs featuring crowns, thistles or other symbols of romance, friendship, love and loyalty.

This one would have been given by a man to his sweetheart.

It is modelled in 15k gold set with rubies and pearls and features a large citrine heart.

A beautiful piece.