Kickstart Your Heart

May 21

Heart jewelry that gets your blood pumping

One of the first pieces of jewelry a boy gave me was a (questionably) gold ring with an itty bitty heart with an even tinier diamond in the center. We broke up, it was sad (for a minute), but I still have the ring, and it evokes sweet memories of young love. Hearts are always in style, and jewelry designers are embracing them more than ever. Often used in delicate, pretty designs, it’s a shape that symbolizes love and affection. But these six pieces with diamond spikes, piercing arrows, and black diamonds prove the romantic shape isn’t just for the faint of heart.

ThroughHeartPearlEarMedSilvercopy_0a835ea9-c699-4687-849c-af725a15f073_1512x.jpeg — **Through the Heart**

If there’s one thing designer Rachel Quinn is known for, it’s her heart creations. Standouts include earrings and pendants pierced with arrows and embellished with pearls that project a bittersweet vibe.
Oxidized sterling silver, freshwater pearls, and lab-grown rubies “Through the Heart” pearl earrings, $800 at Rachel Quinn*
*this item is sold out.

**Diamond Heart**

SHAY was created by LA-natives and mother/daughter duo Ladan and Tania Shayan. Their fine jewelry brand is thoroughly modern with all-over-sparkle pieces that include their signature diamond-encrusted chain links.
18k white gold and diamond “Heart Mini Link” bracelet, $14,490 at Shay Jewelry

**Spikey Heart**

Georgia-based Worthmore Jewelers offers a treasure trove of art and jewels spanning the globe. This surprisingly versatile heart pendant works wonders for anyone with a rock star heart.
14k white gold and diamond “Spikey Heart” necklace, $1,059 at Worthmore Jewelers*
*this item is sold out.

**Hip Colour**

Fashion designer Isabel Marant has a cult following for her cool-meets-romantic clothing so it’s only natural her jewelry follows suit. Her latest includes large star and heart hoops with a minimal punk feel.
Isabel Marant coated brass “Hip Colour” earrings, $280 at MATCHESFASHION

**Feelings Heart**

Grecian designer Nikos Koulis came from a jewelry family business and studied Gemology and Glyptography at the Gemological Institute of America—he’s got jewelry chops. Nikos has gathered numerous awards and captured the hearts of Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama with his unparalleled designs.
Nikos Koulis 18k yellow gold, white gold, enamel, and diamond “Feelings Heart” charm, $6,175 at Muse x Muse

**Sideways Heart**

Edgy, substantial, unexpected, Nikki Erwin’s designs for Established are forces of nature. Her fine jewelry handmade in California is a favorite among celebrities and tastemakers alike. We love how this ring is atypically sideways with black diamonds to boot—unexpected, remember?
18k white gold and black diamond “Sideways Heart” ring, $6,050 at Established Jewelry

Editor: Samantha Durbin

Market Editor: Johannah Masters

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