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Reasons To Buy Hand Knotted Jewelry

By Eloise Hewitt


Necklaces and other items are made by stringing beads together. The difference comes in the techniques used, beads or other decorations chosen and the thread used. Purchasing hand knotted jewelry offers a number of advantages, including a more finished appearance. The choice of what to buy is important as there are many suppliers of these items. Experience and skill are needed to produce good quality items.

Items of jewelry are chosen to compliment the dress style and personality of the person wearing the piece. A mass produced item does not offer the originality of a hand crafted item. The wearer can be sure that a one-of-a-kind item is being worn that has subtle differences due to being hand crafted. Wearing such a piece on an occasion like a birthday or a wedding can help to make a person feel even more special.

Today there are many online suppliers offering these items, making it simple to compare prices and styles. Both prices and styles vary considerably so there is something to suit everyone. If your style is more vintage or classic, you may decide to go for a lovely pearl necklace. If your style is more Bohemian, there are also plenty of options available, including intricately knotted cord bracelets with large, jade beads.

These pieces make wonderful gifts. They have been made with great attention to detail and can be treasured for many years due their durability. Just make sure that you take the style of the person for whom the gift is intended into account.

When choosing thread, silk is often preferred when using knotting. Organic beads like pearls or those made from coral are soft and can easily get damaged if they continually rub against one another. The knots keep this from happening, protecting the beads and also allowing them to be seen in their entirety.

Pearl necklaces particularly benefit from using silk thread for knotting as it gives them more flow. The thread used can be chosen to contrast with the color of the beads or it can be chosen to match perfectly. The creator will make a decision that suits the piece best aesthetically.

Another responsibility of the person making the product is the type of thread to use and whether to use a double or single strand. All decisions are made to enhance the beauty of the piece and choosing the wrong thread can result in uneven knotting. The knots cannot be too large in comparison to the beads, distracting attention away from them. A big advantage to these knots is that when a strand breaks, only one bead is affected. You do not have to pick up scattered beads.

Those who are skilled at this craft usually have years of experience, enabling them to produce pieces of quality and durability. If you are buying from an online store, it is important to read reviews written by other customers. Policies regarding shipping, returns and exchanges should also be considered. This will help ensure that your online shopping experience is not a disappointing one.




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