Vintage Turquoise and Silver Heart Earrings

Did you know that we can trace the origins of the heart shape as a symbol of romantic love all the way back to the Middle Ages when it began to emerge in visual arts. The first known image of this shape depicting love and devotion is an illustration from a manuscript that dates 1344 titled The Romance of Alexander, written in a French dialect by Lambert le Tor and finished by Alexandre de Bernay.

The heart symbol is actually so simple but over the centuries has become universally meaningful. It's an especially significant token in jewelry because its recipient can keep it ever close.

This pair of vintage heart earrings is silver set with turquoise. Could any other kind of heart be better! They're either Navajo or Pueblo made. The turquoise heart stones are meaningful because they've actually changed in color just the tiniest bit - one of the hearts has become just a little bit more infused with shades of green. This has happened over time because the colors of turquoise, like most love stories, can be ever evolving with the passage of time.

These earrings certainly make a sweet gift for a loved one, but they can also be a precious reminder for yourself - that you are loved.

Earrings measure 1" x 7/8" and are hallmarked on the reverse with the letters "E.P."