Good 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.

Items like this are widely available and this can make a decision difficult. The choice is virtually unlimited due to the variety of styles. The advantage when buying from an online source is that prices and styles can be compared more easily than when physically going from store to store. There is also something to suit all budgets and tastes, from more classic items like pearl necklaces to more ethnic items like intricately woven jade bracelets.

These items make perfect gifts. Just make sure that you understand the style of an individual before making a choice. You can study the other items worn to see what is preferred. If you do this, the person will value the personal nature of the gift and the fact that you have taken care to choose something you know will be appreciated.

Silk thread is most frequently used when using a knotting technique for soft, organic beads. Beads like coral, natural turquoise and pearls benefit because the knots serve to keep them from rubbing together and becoming scratched. Once they are scratched or damaged in any way, dirt is attracted, making the problem even more noticeable.

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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