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AncientRevival Gold MotifRondelles Carnelian Beads Knotted BlackSilk Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
ancient-revival heavy necklace is knotted in stations along a black silk cord. The gold 8mm rondelles are
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Antique 19th Century American Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Carnelian, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold

AncientRevival Gold MotifRondelles Carnelian Beads Knotted BlackSilk Necklace
AncientRevival Gold MotifRondelles Carnelian Beads Knotted BlackSilk Necklace
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W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 7.49 in L 22.05 in
Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Link Long Antique Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of knot-style links with single jump rings Suspending a spinning dog clip clasp Stamped
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Antique 1870s Victorian Link Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A.Jeschel Rich Lapis & Golden Citrine Necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
beads? And so we did. Approx: 18 inches Silk hand-knotted Clasp: Vermeil
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Vermeil

Classic Cultured Japanese Pearl White Double Strand Vintage Necklace 14k YG
Located in New York, NY
natural blemishes Japanese Cultured pearls are double-knotted in this unforgettable piece, finished with a
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Early 2000s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Antique Diamond Smiling Serpent Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
to Prince Albert. The snake when coiled head upon tail becomes like a love knot and a symbol of
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, 15k Gold

Vintage Cultured Japanese Pearl Double Strand Bracelet 14k WG
Located in New York, NY
Cultured pearls are double-knotted in this unforgettable piece, finished with a striking 14K White gold
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Early 2000s Beaded Bracelets

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Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Classic Cultured Japanese Pearl White Double Strand Vintage Bracelet 14k YG
Located in New York, NY
blemishes Japanese Cultured pearls are double-knotted in this unforgettable piece, finished with a striking
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Early 2000s Modern Beaded Bracelets

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between. This is a one of a kind piece. Choker Necklace
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between Choker Necklace 16" Designer: J Dauphin The
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Emerald Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emeralds Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between Choker Necklace 16" Designer: J Dauphin The Sacred
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Emerald Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emeralds Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between Choker Necklace 16" Designer: J Dauphin The Sacred
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between Choker Necklace 16" Designer: J Dauphin The
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between Choker Necklace 16" Designer: J Dauphin The
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze, Gold Plate

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between Choker Necklace 16" Designer: J Dauphin The
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Tahitian Pearl Necklace Natural Color
Located in Southbury, CT
treasure extracted from the sea and strung on a length of teal-blue silk, knotted between each pearl. The
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Silver

A.Jeschel Chysocolla double strand Princess length Necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
parts of the world, including the United States, Chile, and Australia. Silk hand-knotted Approx: 18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Vermeil

A.Jeschel A True Blue Kyanite 2 Strand Necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
of effortless style. The necklace is silk hand-knotted, providing both durability and a luxurious
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Kyanite, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Sophisticated long freswater Pearl necklace with Turquoise pendant.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
be worn in a variety of ways, making it a versatile addition to any wardrobe. Its silk hand-knotted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Glamorous Single Strand Necklace of Large Baroque Pearls.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
beauty of imperfect perfection. Silk hand-knotted Approx: 21 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Vermeil

A.Jeschel Stunning Amber and Freshwater Pearl Y Necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
-knotted, providing both durability and a luxurious feel against the skin. At approximately 24 inches in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Amber, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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By Diamond Scene New York
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Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique necklace comprised of several strands of coral beads. Made in Italy, circa nineteenth century.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

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Antique Victorian 14K Gold Belcher Tassel Chain Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique Victorian gold link belcher chain necklace set with two dangling tassel pendants. Each round link has a polished decorative grooved link woven together into this g...
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Gucci 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Link and Pendant Necklace
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link And Pendant Necklace. Very 80's this yellow gold diamond pendant by Gucci is hard to come around. Mounted with 4.00cts in diamonds of high color a...
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20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gucci
Located in Carmel, CA
Gucci ring featured in 18k yellow with a knot design with green ball points. Ring is a size 4.5, made in Italy.
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South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Moonstone Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Astoria, NY
These earrings are real eye-catchers! Long, large South Sea Pearls ( 14.2x13.8mm ) and a 10mm 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Moonstone 4 petal Flower Quatrefoil Charm Pendant Earrings...
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South Sea Golden Pearl Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! South Sea Golden Pearl Necklace, comprising 29 South Sea Golden Pearls, each approx. 15.8mm - 12.3mm held by a 925 Yellow Gold clasp. Natural Blemishes. Hand strung...
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Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Gold Bead Necklace Beads
Located in New York, NY
A STUNNING 17 INCH LONG LAPIS LAZULI AND 14 KARAT GOLD BEAD ESTATE NECKLACE. THE VIVID BLUE LAPIS LAZULI BEADS ARE BEAUTIFULLY FLECKED WITH GOLD AND ARE 10MM IN DIAMETER. THE LAPIS...
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Cameo Gold Locket Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
European, circa 1880, made for the Russian market. Height without bail - 30 mm (1 1/8 in.) The locket pendant is set with a finely carved Victorian shell cameo of Greco-Roman G...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace with Natural Diamond & Gold Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Double Strand 7mm Cultured Pearl Necklace With Natural Diamond & Gold Clasp Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 64.3 grams Pearls: 7mm, 2 rows, white with creamy luster Diamonds: .06 CTW...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold

Gucci Rolling Ring Estate 18k White Gold Ridged Interlocking Bands
By Gucci
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate Gucci rolling ring crafted in 18k white gold. The Gucci ring features 5 interlocking bands crafted in 18k white gold. Each band measures 2mm wide. The ring is great worn al...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

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Georges Lenfant for Tiffany France Mid-Century Gold Curb Link Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The attractive bracelet designed as a straight row of textured 18kt yellow gold double curb links, signed TIFFANY & CO. FRANCE, with maker's mark (export) for Georges Lenfant, French...
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Link Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold

Georges Lenfant, 18k White & Yellow Gold 'Paillettes' Hoops Earrings, Late 1960
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Lenfant 18k White & Yellow Gold 'Paillettes' Hoops Earrings, Late 1960 Wears the Georges Lenfant maker's mark, published in a vintage sales catalog from Lenfant, Very rare pi...
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Double Black and White Vintage Pearl Necklace
Located in Milano, IT
Superb double pearl choker made in the 1980s, fine French craftsmanship. The necklace is wonderful and elegant. It is made with 2 strands of black pearls and three white ones, very e...
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Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

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1990s Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the understated luxury of this classic choker-style necklace. Crafted from the most exquisite large iridescent fireball pearls, this necklace is a true testam...
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A.Jeschel Powerful Carnelian necklace with a Dragon pendant.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Richly colored 18m.m. Carnelian gemstone necklace. The red Carnelian pendant suspended from the necklace is a 2”x11/2 Carnelian Dragon richly carved into the stone. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Carnelian, Sterling Silver

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Diamond Love Knot Bracelet, 18 Carat White Gold
Located in London, GB
18k white gold bracelet with .75ct brilliant -cut diamond knot. The curb link chain measures
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Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Knot Dress Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co. gentleman’s yellow gold knot dress set circa 1980. DETAILS: Tiffany & Co. yellow
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Vintage 1980s Modern Cufflinks

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14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Round Gold Knot Ear Clips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Estate Double Knot Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1970s Modern Clip-on Earrings

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A.Jeschel Rich Lapis & Golden Citrine Necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
beads? And so we did. Approx: 18 inches Silk hand-knotted Clasp: Vermeil
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Citrine, Vermeil

Art Deco 1925 Bow Brooch Diamond Lapis Moonstone Onyx Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
onyx and lapis lazuli with a navette-shaped moonstone set at the center of the knot, mounted in
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Moonstone, Onyx, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum

A.Jeschel Stunning Gold Baroque Pearl necklace with an Italian cameo side clasp.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold knot button clip on earrings circa 1980. The concentric and entwined 14 karat gold tubing
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Victorian Diamond Yellow Gold Knot Hinged Bangle Bracelet English
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Stamford, CT
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Yellow Gold Sea Star Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Southbury, CT
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strung on its original string, hand-knotted between each pearl. The buttery color, the ethereal overtones
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Most Elegant Engagement Ring with Rubies and Diamonds a So-Called toi et moi
Located in Antwerp, BE
not tie the knot with your significant other? Diamonds: Two old European cut diamonds with a total
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Decadent Jewels Carved Tanzanite Emerald Pearl Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
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Why Knot For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the why knot you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, gold-filled and bronze. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a why knot may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic why knot over the years, but those made by Elaine Silverstein and J DAUPHIN are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A why knot can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but pearl rings, from our inventory of 15, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and bead versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a why knot, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Why Knot?

Prices for a why knot can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $750 and can go as high as $6,225, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,048.
Questions About Why Knot
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The love knot has been used as a sign of love for a long time. It symbolizes two lovers' unbreakable link and lifelong connection. Since ancient times, knots have been associated with love in various cultures — Ancient Greek jewelry, Egyptian sculptures, and Celtic knots are among them. Additionally, in ancient Arabia, couples utilized love knots to communicate with one another. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage love knot jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Knot rings are rings that are made from a single strand of metal and feature an open knot in the middle. Usually, knot rings are featured as a part of weddings, engagements or even for celebrating friendships. Find an elegant knot ring for a loved one on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use knot cufflinks, first pull one knot through the buttonhole on your cuff. Once it is securely in place, pull the other knot through the opposite buttonhole. You'll find a range of cufflinks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a knot ring means depends on the piece. Promise rings with a knot indicates that a person intends to marry someone but they are not formally engaged. Celtic knot rings generally represent undying friendship and love. Shop a collection of knot rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What the Tiffany knot symbolizes is largely a matter of individual interpretation. However, many people think that the motif represents strength and loyalty. Others associate it with lasting romantic bonds that can take shape between two people in love. Find a collection of Tiffany & Co. knot jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    If you fold the rug and follow the pile down to the foundation and see that it has a knot at the end of it then it was made by hand. No machine can make the physical knot which is why they need apply glue or some sort of adhesive on the back to keep the pile from getting pulled out.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To clean Tiffany silver knot earrings, wipe them clean with a soft cloth. Rinse them under warm water and pat them dry with a second cloth. For deeper cleaning, use a spray or liquid cleaner that is safe for sterling silver. Tiffany & Co. sells a care kit that provides the essentials for jewelry care. Shop a collection of Tiffany & Co. earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few simple tests to check the authenticity of your Bottega Veneta clutch. The logo should be crisply stamped, and centered on the circle part of the knot. The knot itself should look like it mimics fabric. If it looks and feels rigid, this is a sign your clutch might be fake. You can shop expertly vetted Bottega Veneta bags from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.