Chic (Not Cheesy) Heart Shaped Jewelry

By Suzanne Singer
January 18, 2010

Regardless of relationship status, everyone falls into one of two categories concerning Valentine’s Day: either you count down the days until February 14th or you pretend it doesn’t exist. No matter your stance, the day celebrating all things red, chocolate, roses, and of course, love is one month from tomorrow. For those in the market for a gift—for a beloved, friend or loved one—heart shaped jewelry (when chosen right) can be a sweet, but not too standard issue, nod to the holiday.

Sales for jewelry with "heart" in the listing tend to peak before Christmas (around 7,000 items per day at the high point) and spike again in the weeks before Valentine's Day. The average price of heart jewelry sold is $18, which means people are looking for bargains—like many of the items shown here. From 97,000 heart jewelry items currently available on eBay, behold our picks for pretty styles that eliminate the cheese factor.

Earrings

1. Gold Stud Earrings (buy it now price, $39) Special and sweet with just a hint of sparkle.

2. Sapphire Stud Earrings (buy it now price, $37) The dark colored sapphires give this pair a bit of a gothic edge.

Pendant Necklaces

3. Silver Heart Pendant (buy it now price, $25) Silver transforms this vintage sparkly pendant from too much to just right.

4. Gold and Diamond Pendant (buy it now price, $99.95) Who can resist gold and diamonds? No one, especially when the piece in question is under $100.

Lockets

5. Gold and Diamond Locket (buy it now price, $199.90) Nothing beats a classic gold locket with a starburst diamond center.

6. Gold Locket (buy it now price, $89) An engraved initial makes the gift so much more unique and irreplaceable.

Rings

7. Diamond Cocktail Ring (buy it now price, $475) This abstract heart cocktail ring is sure to make a statement, in both the giving and wearing.

8. Gold and Clear Sapphire Ring (buy it now price, $150) Layers of gold wire hearts add depth.