Valentine’s Gift Guide: The Best Gemstone Hearts

Throughout history, heart motifs have symbolized a range of meanings that spoke to different phases of love, including friendship, eternal devotion, romance and passion. And what could be a more apropos motif for Valentine’s Day? Modern designers have fallen for heart-shaped gemstones, which they offer in every jewelry classification.

Here is a variety of styles to gift a loved one or leave hints for a loved one to gift you. Or, in a time when we are accepting all aspects of our personalities and practicing more self-love, why not purchase one for yourself?

Mason & Books Large DNA Heart Pendant 14K gold pink chalcedony carved heart with fluorite and chrysoprase sends a message of big love.

Anne Sisteron’s 14K yellow gold turquoise heart with diamond surround link chain necklace symbolizes luck in love.

Yvonne Léon 9K gold pink sapphire heart ring is filled with character and romance

Serpentine Jewels 18K yellow gold Ruby Heart bezel set studs signify passion

Future Fortune’s 18K Midnight Locket with stardust finish and blue sapphire heart represents fidelity, while the secret diamond pave interior reflects enduring love

Jacquie Aiche ‘s pave diamond white opal heart stud with graduated heart Drops conveys how love continues to grow.

Retrouvaí 14K Amethyst Heirloom Bezel Ring is the perfect gift to express enlightenment in a relationship.

Kassandra Nicholson Jewelry 14K gold and ruby Witch’s Heart features a motif that dates back for centuries and symbolizes bewitched by love.

Emily P. Wheeler’s 18K rose and white gold Chubby Ring is designed with blue lace agate, and diamonds and features a center heart of a sapphire which stands for fidelity and loyalty.

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Christina Alexiou 18K gold Scalloped Heart Charm with green tourmaline heart center is the jewelry version of a beautifully made Valentine’s Day card

Harwell Godfrey’s 18K yellow gold snake ring with textured design, diamond and rubellite gemstones combine meanings to create a ring of renewal of romance which helps love endure.

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FoundRae’s 18K 18K white and yellow gold gold Gemstone Heart Love Garnet Small Diamond Pave Chubby Ear Hoop in 18k offers the meaning of devotion.

Jenna Blake’s 18K gold Stone Padlock Heart Charm with diamond accents is set in natural carved Chrysoprase and symbolizes being locked in love in different periods.

Grace Lee’s 14K gold carved rose quartz earrings feature the stone that is associated with the heart chakra and opens us up for better understanding and communication in love