Whether you’re buying for a loved one or just looking to snag a little something for yourself, heart-themed jewelry is undoubtedly a February favorite. Jessica Alba got in on the action by way of a gorgeous philanthropic collaboration with celebrity jeweler Jennifer Meyer. The notoriously stylish duo designed two heart pendants ($980 and $280) to be sold on gilt.com with proceeds to Support RED’s fight against AIDS. Not only do we love the designs, but we also love that our purchase goes to a good cause.
If you’re shopping for your sweetie, purchasing online at this point might be a tad precarious. Rather than take your life in your own hands, we recommend shopping locally. Here are a few of our favorite in-store options that are sure to get her heart pounding.
1. Rose gold is red hot right now, and this piece from the Rhythm of Love line is a top pick for those with a penchant for contemporary pieces. Sterling Silver and 14k Rose Gold Accent Heart Shaped Pendant with 1/5ctw in Diamonds, sale price $399 (while supplies last). Reiniger Jewelers, 2704 N Illinois., Swansea, Ill., 618-235-1219; 911 N Illinois Route 3, Waterloo, Ill., 618-939-4367.
2. “This is the perfect layering piece,” says Elizabeth Eby, a social media and sales associate at Genovese Jewelers. So if your wife or girlfriend already has a number of pendants, this would be ideal to add something “heartfelt” to her collection. White gold 14k pave diamond open heart pendant, $485. Genovese Jewelers, 12460 Olive, 314-878-6203.
