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Antique Victorian Lover's Knot Gold Stud Earrings

Lover's Knot:
Lover's knots are a popular symbol in Victorian Jewelry. Even before … Read more Antique Victorian Lover's Knot Gold Stud Earrings

Lover's Knot:
Lover's knots are a popular symbol in Victorian Jewelry. Even before the Victorian era sailors were tying knots out of rope and cord to carry a piece of home with them to sea. A knot with no beginning and no end was an easy thing to understand without a single word of explanation. It meant I'm still yours, even from here. Some versions of the story have young couples tying two small branches together and waiting to see if the knot held, a homespun test of whether the relationship would last as long as the tie did.

By the time Queen Victoria ascended the throne in 1837, these romantic associations were already well established, having traveled through centuries of Celtic knotwork, Renaissance gimmel rings, and old British folk ballads where lovers' knots turn up at the end of the story, tying two fates together for good.

Perfect for various occasions such as engagements, weddings, anniversaries, or birthdays.
The earrings are detailed and textured, making them a prime example of high quality Victorian jewelry.
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