14kt Gold-Dipped Monkey Fist Nautical Pendant – New England Crafted – PERIWINKLES / ISABELLE'S / BELLE'S BOUTIQUE / THE VILLAGE TOY SHOP

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14kt Gold-Dipped Monkey Fist Nautical Pendant – New England Crafted

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    • Description

      Celebrate maritime heritage with this original New England design, meticulously crafted and dipped in 14kt gold. This intricate knot pendant symbolizes enduring strength and resilience, offering a polished glow for the modern adventurer.

      pair with the matching earrings to complete the set. 

      • Handcrafted New England original design.


      • 14kt gold-dipped for timeless elegance.
      • Symbolizes strength and maritime resilience.
      • Intricate knot detail captures history.
      • Durable brass base for longevity.
      • Perfect 3/8" diameter 17” chain statement piece.

      • Monkey fists originated as a maritime knot used on sailing ships. Sailors tied the knot around a heavy object to create a weighted end for heaving lines.
      • The knot is called a "monkey fist" because its rounded shape and protruding loops resemble a clenched monkey's paw.
      • The weighted knot made it easier for sailors to throw a line over long distances, allowing them to pass ropes from ship to ship or from ship to shore for docking or mooring.
      • The knot's association with sailors and maritime life has made it a symbol of strength, resilience, and resourcefulness.
      • Monkey fists have become a hallmark of seamanship, often used as a badge of honor for those who master knot-tying skills

    Description

    Celebrate maritime heritage with this original New England design, meticulously crafted and dipped in 14kt gold. This intricate knot pendant symbolizes enduring strength and resilience, offering a polished glow for the modern adventurer.

    pair with the matching earrings to complete the set. 

    • Handcrafted New England original design.


    • 14kt gold-dipped for timeless elegance.
    • Symbolizes strength and maritime resilience.
    • Intricate knot detail captures history.
    • Durable brass base for longevity.
    • Perfect 3/8" diameter 17” chain statement piece.

    • Monkey fists originated as a maritime knot used on sailing ships. Sailors tied the knot around a heavy object to create a weighted end for heaving lines.
    • The knot is called a "monkey fist" because its rounded shape and protruding loops resemble a clenched monkey's paw.
    • The weighted knot made it easier for sailors to throw a line over long distances, allowing them to pass ropes from ship to ship or from ship to shore for docking or mooring.
    • The knot's association with sailors and maritime life has made it a symbol of strength, resilience, and resourcefulness.
    • Monkey fists have become a hallmark of seamanship, often used as a badge of honor for those who master knot-tying skills