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Lover's Knot, Eastern Europe, 18th-19th Cent, Rare
Gold-gilt copper alloy; 70mm/5.3gm
Con/ Glass gem broken and some loss of the original gilding, otherwise, As Fabricated
Description/ As seen in the photo ;-)
Seller's Note/ The lover’s knot or love knot has a long history of being a symbol of love. It represents the unbreakable bond and eternal connection between two lovers. The association of knots with love has appeared in many different cultures since ancient times. These include ancient Greek jewelry, Egyptian sculptures, and Celtic knots. Meanwhile in ancient Arabia, lovers used love knots to send messages to each other.
