Be Your Valentine
Is there a month better than February in which to turn our attention to heart-shaped jewelry? I think not. Whether you have a valentine, are hoping to find one, or are happily valentine-free, this time of year when love is in the air presents the perfect opportunity for you to wear your heart on not only your sleeve but your neckline, wrist, or ear, too.
Fresh Hearts
Perhaps you’re thinking that hearts are so cliché. And maybe you haven’t worn heart-shaped jewelry since high school when your then-boyfriend gave you that pendant after graduation senior year. Even if you think you’ve been there and done that, take another look, because today’s designers are mixing it up and putting a fresh, not-so-precious spin on this symbol of love.
Hearts with an Edge
Take Heston Designs’ sterling silver carved heart pendant. Hanging from a black rubber cord, it’s downright edgy. On the other hand, William Schraft’s yellow-gold heart pendant on a tan leather woven necklace has a positively western feel.
I especially love the subtle pink-sapphire heart that, when you look closely, appears on Ginger Peachy Designs’ rose gold disc pendant. Dangling from a rose-gold chain, it’s as feminine as can be, which can also be said about Talisman Unlimited’s hammered gold and bezel-set diamond heart pendant.
Heart Hideaway
A sentimental pick is Barry Kronen’s heirloom-worthy diamond and white-gold heart-shaped locket. Tuck away a photo of that special someone, whether it’s a spouse, child, pet, or someone else you want to keep close to your heart. And celebrating those you keep close to your heart—isn’t that what February’s about?
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