Heart Necklace

For hundreds of years, heart necklaces have been symbols of love. Though they're certainly used to convey romantic love, hearts are symbolic of familial, spiritual and platonic love, too. Whether a simple pendant, or a functioning locket, the gift of a heart necklace represents the figurative gesture, 'I give you my heart.' But that's not where the message ends. The material from which the heart is made also tells a story. Heart necklaces fashioned out of sterling silver say that that this love is young, but precious. Heart necklaces fashioned from gold say that like the metal, the love can never be tarnished.When the heart is fashioned from a precious, or semi-precious stone, another layer of the story is told. A ruby heart speaks of a deeply passionate love. A sapphire heart of a love which can heal. A diamond heart is the ultimate heart--the gift of a love which can never be destroyed.In terms of trends in heart necklaces, it's hard to go wrong. 1970s floating pendants are back in style in a big way. Engraved lockets of all sizes are always charming, and with the anticipated trend in 'Granny Chic', are expected to become seriously hot very soon. Carved pendants from rose coral on a simple black satin string remain elegant and popular. Heart charms from world-famous Tiffany's are always lovely around the neck. Heart necklaces are generally a great gift for any woman. They can work either as a romantic gift or as one of platonic friendship. They're appreciated any time, but are particularly meaningful when given on birthdays, major holidays and anniversaries.