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What does the Hercules knot symbolize?
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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
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
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
Roman High Karat Gold Ring. Hercules’ Knot 1st century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
During the Roman period, the Herakles, or Hercules, knot was associated with the marriage rite.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold


