It doesn’t take a hopeless romantic to know one of the greatest ways to declare your love for someone is by presenting them with a good ol’ heart pendant. The heart is the object at the core of our desires, Cupid’s favorite shape, and a universal symbol of affection. So even though there’s lots to choose from while in pursuit of the perfect Valentine’s Day gift (after all, it wouldn’t be the international day of amore without elaborate edible food bouquets and hot red lingerie), nothing says I love you like a heart necklace. It might appear to be a generic choice at first, but we dove deep into the depths of cyber space to uncover a number of unique iterations of this classic jewelry motif.
Ahead, find a selection of our top picks featuring the sweet little symbol that’s sure to get your own ticker racing. From dainty silver pieces to gold and pearls galore, this list covers all sorts of styles for a sparkly twist on the traditional. Each piece serves as a delicate reminder that its wearer is cared for, so click through to find a necklace for your betrothed, your galentine, or even better, for yourself — because celebrating love starts with some self love, after all.
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Madewell Delicate Carved Heart Choker Necklace, $, available at Madewell
Lizzie Fortunato Heart Break Pearl Necklace, $, available at Neiman Marcus
ZAXIE Curved Heart Pendant Necklace, $, available at Amazon
BaubleBar Initial Heart Pendant, $, available at BaubleBar
Céline Sacrés Coeurs Gift Box Pendant, $, available at Céline
Lee Renee Heart Chocker Necklace, $, available at Wolf & Badger
Stella & Dot Layered Heirloom Necklace, $, available at Stella & Dot
Missoma Gold Love Amulet Necklace, $, available at Missoma
DeScount Tiny Silver Heart Necklace, $, available at Amazon
Adina’s Jewels Pastel Heart Tennis Choker Necklace, $, available at Nordstrom
UNOde50 A Perfect Match Necklace, $, available at UNOde50
STELLA + RUBY Heart of Hearts Necklace, $, available at Nordstrom
Gorjana Key to My Heart Layering Set, $, available at Gorjana
Maison Irem ToiMoi Necklace, $, available at Shopbop
kate spade new york Loves Me Knot Mini Pendant, $, available at Amazon
Timeless Pearly Anthropologie Timeless Pearly Rusted Heart Necklace, $, available at Anthropologie
TRIBEANDTREASURE X-Large Pave Heart Necklace, $, available at Etsy
Amazon Collection Engraved Flowers Heart Locket Necklace, $, available at Amazon
The RealReal 14K Topaz & Diamond Heart Pendants, $, available at The RealReal
Meadowlark Gold-Plated Diamond Heart Necklace, $, available at Meadowlark
Parpala Jewelry Edna Necklace, $, available at Parpala Jewelry
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