The Knotted Heart Ring is where it all began: a simple and sweet gesture of love and commitment, this time it comes with a dangling tiny disc that you can customize with an initial! What do these knots mean and where to they come from? Our series of Knotted Rings are inspired by nautical knots that are used in sailing. They may look simple but these knots are essential to dock the boats. They have to be strong and sturdy.