Nautical knotted cotton napkin rings are both practical and romantic. Sold as a package of four of the same color.
The figure 8 knot is used in boating as a stopper knot. It is also used to represent the unity of two entities, like the unity of a couple in marriage.
These are made out of hard laid #108 cotton cord and the ends are whipped together with a fine cotton. The inside circumference is 5 inches.