Heart Jewelry: How to Wear It Subtly and Stylishly

A heart may well be the most-given piece of jewelry, and that is no surprise. It says something without you having to say a word. Still, a heart does not have to be sweet: small and smooth, on a fine chain or in your ear, it looks calm and timeless rather than romantic. It all comes down to the size and to what you wear around it.

In this guide you will read how to wear hearts piece by piece, how to combine them without it getting too cute, and which hearts make a lovely gift. All in premium stainless steel: waterproof, nickel-free and made to be worn every day.

A heart necklace: choose the length first

With a necklace, the length decides how the heart falls. At 40 cm (15.7 inch) it sits just below your neck, on the collarbone. That looks lovely with a V-neck or a blouse with an open collar. The Lovez necklace (€ 21.95) has exactly that length and comes in gold-tone and silver-tone. At 50 cm (19.7 inch) a pendant falls a little lower and also shows well over a sweater. That is the length of the Mera necklace (€ 29.95).

Want more than one heart? The Elora necklace (€ 22.95) has several small hearts along the chain, and the Dory necklace (€ 36.95) pairs a heart with mother-of-pearl. For a little more sparkle there is the Emma necklace with cubic zirconia (€ 42.50). Not sure about the length? Read our guide to necklace lengths.

Heart earrings: the smaller, the chicer

With earrings, a heart works best when it stays small. A heart stud only stands out when someone is close to you, and that is exactly what makes it lovely. The Femme stud earrings (€ 17.95) come in gold-tone, rose-tone and silver-tone and also fit a second piercing. Prefer a hoop? Then the Hena hoops with a small heart are a nice step bigger.

A heart bracelet for every day

On the wrist a heart can be a little more present, because a bracelet moves and you see it yourself too. The Alice bracelet (€ 21.95) has two interlocking hearts in the middle of a fine chain. The Seya bracelet (€ 22.95) is double-layered with small hearts and a rose quartz stone, and the Evie bracelet (€ 27.95) has two linked open hearts. All three look lovely next to a watch or a sleek chain bracelet. How to do that is explained in stacking bracelets.

A heart ring: a small symbol with a big meaning

A ring with hearts is more personal than you might think, because you see it all day. The Bloom ring (€ 29.95) has four hearts that together form a four-leaf clover, with a small cubic zirconia stone in the center. It is adjustable, so you do not need to know the ring size.

How to keep hearts stylish

• Keep it calm. Wearing a heart necklace? Keep the studs small or choose plain ones. Or the other way around.
• Mix with sleek. Put a heart bracelet next to a smooth chain or a bangle. That contrast is what makes it grown-up.
• Keep it small. A heart of a few millimeters looks timeless. Big hearts are more of a statement.
• Gold and silver can go together. A silver-tone heart next to gold-tone jewelry is a lovely accent. Read how in combining gold and silver.

Our heart favorites

Lovez: heart 40 cm€ 21.95 Femme: heart studs€ 17.95 Alice: intertwined hearts€ 21.95 Dory: heart with mother-of-pearl€ 36.95 Mera: heart 50 cm€ 29.95 Elora: small hearts€ 22.95 Seya: hearts and rose quartz€ 22.95 Bloom: heart ring€ 29.95

Hearts as a gift

Hearts are a classic for Sinterklaas and St. Nicholas, Christmas, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, but just as much for a birthday or just because. Choose a necklace for your partner, stud earrings for a friend and something with extra meaning for your mother, such as the Bloom ring. Every piece comes in a luxury gift box at no extra cost. You will find more ideas in our Sinterklaas gifts for her and our guide to a Christmas gift for your girlfriend.

Frequently asked questions about heart jewelry