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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