Giving hearts is a year round event, for anybody who wants to express love. From children through senior citizens, this expression has always been treasured. Who has not enjoyed a gift of a handsome card with hearts all over? Remember those valentine boxes decorated in the school classroom? How much fun to go through and look at all the cute cards. How about when teenagers start wearing charm bracelets and best friend necklaces?

Heart jewelry dates back in time as far back as 700 b.c. It has had a variety of symbolism, including love, life, and sacred expression. Hearts have been and always will be an open avenue of expression. Poets write about the heart. Singers express meanings of love in songs. Authors write about the heart in reference to romantic love as well as spirituality. There is nothing that is not touched by the effects of the heart. Continue reading »