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  2. True lover's knot - Wikipedia

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    The term true lover's knot, also called true love knot or simply love-knot amongst others, is used for many distinct knots. The association of knots with the symbolism of love , friendship and affection dates back to antiquity (although the term itself is attested from the late 1300s). [ 2 ]

  3. Bowen knot - Wikipedia

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    The Bowen knot (also known as the heraldic knot in symbolism) is not a true knot, but is rather a heraldic knot, sometimes used as a heraldic charge.It is named after the Welshman James Bowen (died 1629) [1] and is also called true lover's knot. [1]

  4. The symbolism and meaning behind different engagement ring shapes

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    The Princess cut is the only true square diamond and one of the newest diamond shapes. ... Custom engagement rings are personalized love symbols that are tailored to reflect the unique journey a ...

  5. Rose symbolism - Wikipedia

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    A red rose is a gift primarily given to a love interest, symbolizing a marital or romantic relationship. Wedding bouquets often include white roses, symbolizing virtue. Red is traditionally seen as a symbol of passion, while white is a symbol of purity and innocence.

  6. Sonnet 116 - Wikipedia

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    Sonnet 116 is an English or Shakespearean sonnet.The English sonnet has three quatrains, followed by a final rhyming couplet.It follows the typical rhyme scheme of the form abab cdcd efef gg and is composed in iambic pentameter, a type of poetic metre based on five pairs of metrically weak/strong syllabic positions.

  7. Why is the heart the symbol of love?

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    From jewelry to emojis, the heart icon has symbolized love for centuries. Historian and Oxford professor Martin Kemp says it dates back to ancient and medieval times. "There's no nice linear ...

  8. Purity ring - Wikipedia

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    Since the 1990s, Christian organizations in the United States used the purity ring as a symbol of commitment. In particular, Catholic and evangelical Christian groups which promoted virginity pledges and virginity before marriage, such as True Love Waits and Silver Ring Thing.

  9. Heart symbol - Wikipedia

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    The use of the heart symbol as a logograph for the English verb "to love" derives from the use in "I ♥ NY," introduced in 1977. [29] Outdoor toilets in Scandinavia traditionally had a heart shaped peephole. In homes a heart symbol made from red painted plywood, or a stuffed fabric one, is often used to assist visitors in finding the modern ...