Gold Heracles knot ring

The Heracles knot was a common jewelry motif in Ancient Greece and Rome. 

The story goes that Heracles (or Hercules, for the Romans) killed a monstrous lion and then wore its skin, with the paws tied around his neck using this knot. 

So the knot symbolized the strength of Heracles, and it was worn as an amulet to protect the wearer. Some even believed it had the power to heal wounds, and there are accounts of physicians tying bandages this way. It was also often associated with marriage, as a metaphor for a strong bond between two people. 

This ring features a simple Heracles knot tied between two strands of gold. 

Band width: 2.5

Band thickness: 1.3

Knot size: 7mm

Materials

This ring is made of solid 14k gold.

Shipping

All jewelry comes in gift-ready packaging, although it may not match what you see in the photos.