Jewels of the Heart: The Best Heart-Shaped Jewellery For Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2023

By Livia Primo Lack

10 min read

It’s the first symbol we learn to draw; we dot our ‘I’s with them and doodle them absentmindedly on our notebooks as kids. Then, as adults, we fill our cards with them to show how much we love our nearest and dearest. Hearts are a part of history and will likely continue to be for years to come. So, what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a beautiful heart-shaped jewellery gift? Let’s look at some options for your loved ones together…

The history behind the traditional heart shape is shrouded by an air of intrigue and mystery, much like true love itself! Many say it developed over time from the shape of a fig leaf, ivy or a water lily. Others say that it represents the curves of the female body. Well, whether flora, fauna or feminine, it’s a beloved and iconic shape which has become the emblem most associated with passion and romance.

Harry Winston Forget-Me-Not earrings and ring in white gold, rubies, diamonds  and Magificent Heart-Shaped Diamond Stud earrings in white gold and diamond

Harry Winston Forget-Me-Not earrings and ring in white gold, rubies, diamonds and Magificent Heart-Shaped Diamond Stud earrings in white gold and diamond

It comes as no surprise that this symbol is the main source of inspiration for many jewellery collections, especially around Valentine’s Day. Luckily for us, talented designers the world over have reimagined this classic shape into a myriad of interesting and eye-catching pieces.

Anita Ko hoop earrings in yellow gold and heart-shaped diamonds

Anita Ko hoop earrings in yellow gold and heart-shaped diamonds

 Katherine Jetter heart pendant in emerald, sapphire and yellow gold

Katherine Jetter heart pendant in emerald, sapphire and yellow gold

 Repossi Antifer Heart hoop earring in yellow gold

Repossi Antifer Heart hoop earring in yellow gold

Some opt for heart-cut gemstones, which have a surprisingly long history and require great skill and precision to create. In the 15th century, heart-shaped diamonds were gifted by royals as a sign of friendship. Modern jewellers like Anita Ko, Yvonne Leon and DYNE feature heart-shaped diamonds and gemstones in their minimalist yet romantic pieces.

Model wearing Yvonne Leon Chevalière Mini Coeur rings in white gold, yellow gold and diamonds

Model wearing Yvonne Leon Chevalière Mini Coeur rings in white gold, yellow gold and diamonds

 DYNE Loverglyphs pinky ring yellow gold, ruby and pink sapphire

DYNE Loverglyphs pinky ring yellow gold, ruby and pink sapphire

 Simone Jewels Bombshell Certified earrings in rose gold, spinels and diamonds

Simone Jewels Bombshell Certified earrings in rose gold, spinels and diamonds

 Bucherer Fine Jewellery Heart pendant in yellow gold, enamel and diamonds

Bucherer Fine Jewellery Heart pendant in yellow gold, enamel and diamonds

Other designers draw inspiration from the shape to create new and unexpected variations. Chinese jeweller Feng J plays with the heart’s well-known curves to create earrings with drips of precious gems that evoke the principle of ‘two halves of a whole’. UK-based jewellery company Loquet London has released a more traditional heart-shaped locket with pavé diamonds which can be opened and filled with a selection of personalised charms.

Loquet London Heart locket pendant in yellow gold and diamonds filled with personalised charms

Loquet London Heart locket pendant in yellow gold and diamonds filled with personalised charms

 Open side view of Loquet London Heart locket pendant in yellow gold and diamonds

Open side view of Loquet London Heart locket pendant in yellow gold and diamonds

 Model wearing Feng J Coeur Blanc earrings in white lacquer and coloured gemstones

Model wearing Feng J Coeur Blanc earrings in white lacquer and coloured gemstones

 Feng J Coeur Blanc earrings in white lacquer and coloured gemstones

Feng J Coeur Blanc earrings in white lacquer and coloured gemstones

Next, we have those that use the symbolic idea of gifting your heart to someone to inspire their designs. For example, the Lock Stories collection by fine jewellery brand Heavenly Vices follows a ‘lock and key’ design to create pieces that can be custom-coded to the wearer. Other brands, such as Chaumet, Tasaki and Pomellato, have taken an interlinking approach to their designs to capture the idea of two connected people.

Open Heavenly Vices Lock Stories necklaces in yellow gold

Open Heavenly Vices Lock Stories necklaces in yellow gold

 Tasaki Fine Links rings in yellow gold and pearls

Tasaki Fine Links rings in yellow gold and pearls

 Pomellato Together ring and earrings in yellow gold and diamonds

Pomellato Together ring and earrings in yellow gold and diamonds

Whether classic, figurative or just pink and red, there are some truly fantastic heart-inspired jewellery pieces out there. Look at the selection below and see if one fits your special someone.

AILES Jewelry

AILES Jewelry

Ring in pink gold and pink gemstones

Anna Hu

Anna Hu

Love Knot Ruby Ring in rhodium plated gold and rubies

Ashley Zhang

Ashley Zhang

Enamel Ruby Heart Love Token pendant in gold, enamel, ruby and diamonds

Harry Winston

Harry Winston

Avenue Classic Valentine watch in white gold, enamel, coloured gemstones and diamonds

Bucherer Fine Jewellery

Bucherer Fine Jewellery

Ring in white gold and diamonds

Claudia Mae

Claudia Mae

Heart Nomad ring in gold, garnet and tourmaline

Future Fortune

Future Fortune

Enchanted Locket pendant in gold and pink sapphire

Stone Fine Jewelry

Stone Fine Jewelry

Drop earrings in white gold, emeralds and diamonds

TOi Fine Jewelry

TOi Fine Jewelry

Ruby Heart earrings in white gold and rubies

Gemella

Gemella

LOVE necklace in gold and diamond

De Beers

De Beers

Enchanted Lotus sleeper earrings in rose gold, pink enamel and diamond

Grace Lee

Grace Lee

Heart Column ring in gold and diamond

Kaltham's Pavilion

Kaltham's Pavilion

Heart pinky ring in gold, enamel and diamond

Noora Shawqi

Noora Shawqi

Ratnapura earrings in gold, ruby and diamond

La Marquise Jewellery

La Marquise Jewellery

Amour Infinite necklace in gold, white gold, ruby and diamond

Rainbow K

Rainbow K

Crystal Heart Ring in gold and diamond

Gemella

Gemella

Ring in gold, pink sapphire and rubellite

K&Co

K&Co

London Ruby Heart necklace in rose gold and rubies

TOKTAM

TOKTAM

Art of Love earrings in gold and diamonds

Lily Gabriella

Lily Gabriella

Ouhlala charm in gold and diamonds

Yoko London

Yoko London

Ring in white gold, pearl and diamond

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