The True Love Knot as a modern heirloom
The True Love Knot charm pendant in yellow gold. An heirloom is rarely formed in a single generation. It arises from a coming together of history, meaning, and meticulous craftsmanship. This is the very essence of the True Love Knot collection by Jan Maarten Asscher. A contemporary jewel designed to transcend generations, rooted in both personal family heritage and an ancient symbol of connection.
The knot motif refers to the union between Yaroslav the Wise and Princess Ingegerd of Sweden.
A marriage that united two royal houses and served as a model for unity and harmony between two worlds. This historical depth gives the piece a meaning that extends beyond the aesthetics of the moment. It is intended to withstand the test of time, much like the history to which it refers.
Jan Maarten Asscher approaches this challenge from his own background within the diamond tradition. As a descendant of a family renowned for generations for precision and aesthetic insight, he designs pieces that are not bound to a passing trend, but are instead intended to be passed on—from parent to child, from generation to generation.
The fluid, continuous lines of the knot symbolize this continuity
A connection without a clear beginning or end, which applies as much to a romantic relationship as to the passing down of jewelry within a family. Each piece thus becomes a carrier of multiple stories at once: the historical tale of the knot, the personal story of the Asscher family, and the unique story of the wearer themselves.
This layering makes the True Love Knot a piece of jewelry that is not merely worn for the moment, but is intended to remain intimate, meaningful, and timeless—an heirloom in the truest sense of the word.
Those seeking a gift that reaches beyond the moment itself will find in the True Love Knot by Jan Maarten Asscher a piece of jewelry with a unique, layered meaning. The motif refers to the historical union between Yaroslav the Wise and Princess Ingegerd of Sweden. A marriage that united royal houses and symbolizes unity, harmony, and a love that transcends boundaries.
