The traditional technique of hand knotting gemstones and pearls can be traced to ancient times. You can see examples of Egyptian hand-knotted strands of lapis lazuli and carnelian beads, turquoise from Mesopotamia, and pearls from Persia in many museums with ancient jewelry collections. Some knots formed on antiquated beaded jewelry strung with natural fibers are, impressively, intact. In modern times, knotted beads are still revered for function, stability, and drape. Knots create a lovely drape for beaded necklaces, and you can be confident that if the strand broke, the balance of the beads would not scatter in every direction. Knotting…
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