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What does the Hercules knot symbolize?

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What does the Hercules knot symbolize?
The Hercules knot symbolizes everlasting love and lifelong commitment. You will also see it called the love knot, marriage knot or square knot. Its association with the God Hercules comes from the fact that ancient myths describe him as being very fertile. Shop a selection of Hercules knot jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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22 Karat Gold Hercules Knot Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Hercules Knot Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Designs.
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Hercules Knot Ring
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Personalised Unisex Love Hercules Knot 18k Yellow Gold Handcrafted Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Also know as the Knot of Hercules, Love Knot and Marriage Knot, the Hercules Knot is a wedding symbol that stands for undying love and commitment.
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1960s Vintage Gucci Hercules Knot Necklace Silver Blue Enamel Collar
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Gucci Hercules knot necklace crafted in sterling silver (circa 1960s).
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Hercules Knot Open Bangle Bracelet 18Kt Rose Gold with Black & White Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Hercules Knot or Love Knot Open Bangle cuff Bracelet in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Black & White Pave Diamonds.
Category

2010s Greek Modern Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Hercules Knot Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Steel Tubogas Oval Citrine
By Cartier
Located in Monaco, MC
Cartier Hercules Knot bi-color necklace in 18K yellow gold and polished stainless steel, set with an oval citrine at the center of the iconic knot motif.
Category

1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, Steel

Ilias Lalaounis 18K Yellow Gold Ram Head Hercules Knot Lariat Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
The double-strand braided chain converges at a Hercules knot a symbol of strength and protection revered in antiquity from which two free ends descend, each terminating in a sculpt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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