{"product_id":"monkey-fist-earrings-14k-gold-dipped","title":"Monkey Fist Earrings - 14k Gold Dipped","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate maritime heritage with these 14 kt gold-dipped Monkey Fist Earrings, an original design inspired by the timeless monkey fist knot. Handcrafted in New England, these earrings offer a sophisticated nod to nautical tradition, blending the radiant beauty of 14 kt gold with a design rich in history and symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monkey fist knot, dating back to the 1800s, was originally crafted by sailors for practical use. It served as a weighted knot, making it easier to throw ropes between ships or onto docks during mooring. Over time, the monkey fist became a beloved symbol of strength, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonkey Fist earrings are 1\/4\" in diameter and come packaged in a vintage chart lined tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonkey 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe knot is called a \"monkey fist\" because its rounded shape and protruding loops resemble a clenched monkey's paw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe knot's association with sailors and maritime life has made it a symbol of strength, resilience, and resourcefulness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonkey fists have become a hallmark of seamanship, often used as a badge of honor for those who master knot-tying skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in United States of America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for supporting American Made. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGoods Made Here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patsy Kane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48890277560597,"sku":"210000049311","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1895\/files\/njfdzclfhiwrfhpd5cjp.png?v=1743721280","url":"https:\/\/commondeer.sbs\/products\/monkey-fist-earrings-14k-gold-dipped","provider":"Common Deer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}