The heart has represented emotion for centuries. While it’s uncertain exactly when the symbol of the heat was first used to symbolize love, by the Middle Ages it was used to represent the love of Christ and it appeared in Christian art of that time period. Within a few centuries, the heart became associated with Valentine’s Day, solidifying its connection to a message of affection.

Regardless of exactly how the heart came to symbolize love, it’s not surprising that it’s long been connected with emotion. After all, when we’re in love, we feel it in our physical hearts as they flutter, pound and race when the one we love is near.

White gold wedding bands for women that feature hearts are an ideal way to celebrate a love that makes your heart skip a beat. The Eternal Heart Wedding Band Ring in 14K White Gold is wrapped in a ring of gleaming three-dimensional hearts bordered in clean lines of 14K white gold. This sweet wedding band is available in your choice of widths: 6mm or 7mm. In addition to 14K white gold, this design is available in several other solid colors as well as an array of two-tone combinations.

Diamond heart rings are ideal engagement rings as they convey your affection with both a time-honored symbol and the most brilliant and resilient of gems. A heart-shaped diamond is an unmistakable way to communicate your love—not to mention to pop the question in style—and the 3/4 Carat Heart Shaped Diamond Ring is a simply stunning selection. This unique ring provides a creative twist on the classic solitaire engagement ring by replacing the usual round or princess-cut gem with a ¾ carat heart-shaped diamond. This specially-shaped stone is held by a polished band of 14K white gold for a look that’s shining, sweet and sparkling.

If you’d prefer a more elaborately-styled diamond heart ring, consider the 1/2 Carat Diamond Heart Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold. A round glittering half-carat diamond presides over this feminine piece, overlooking a band that’s adorned with symbols of love. Numerous hearts are nestled side by side in the band of this gleaming piece, creating a look that makes no mistake about your affection. This lovely engagement ring pairs perfectly with the aforementioned heart wedding band. In addition to this cool 14K white gold style, this design comes in a two-tone variation that places yellow gold hearts against a white gold backdrop; you can also choose from a number of differently-sized diamonds for just the right amount of sparkle.

Whether you choose hearts in a wedding band, an engagement ring or both, these symbols of love are the perfect way to show your affection. Try one of these heart-laden pieces for a lasting reminder of love.

C. S. Lewis had a bit to say about love and in Mere Christianity he wrote:

‘Love as distinct from “being in love” is not merely a feeling. It is a deep unity, maintained by the will and deliberately strengthened by habit; reinforced by the grace which both partners ask, and receive from God. They can have this love for each other even at those moments when they do not like each other; as you love yourself even when you do not like yourself.”

Love is far stronger than surface attraction, and it’s strong enough to endure through those times when you’re not exactly overflowing with affection. It’s not just a feeling; it’s a choice and a commitment—one that’s perfectly symbolized in heart wedding jewelry.

The Eternal Heart Wedding Band Ring in 14K White Gold creates a heartwarming reminder that your love and commitment never ends. Smoothing, shining three-dimensional hearts snuggle up next to one another to create a continual ring that wraps all the way around this 14K white gold band. This look is contemporary, sweet and always meaningful.  In addition to this cool white gold version, this lovely ring is also available in a number of two-tone combinations, including the Eternal Heart Wedding Band Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold, which allows a ring of 14K white gold hearts to pop from atop a 14K yellow gold backdrop.

The 3/4 Carat Diamond Heart Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold would pair nicely with the aforementioned wedding band, but it’s a gorgeous statement of lifetime love all on its own. A round ¾-carat diamond rises from this unique ring creating a dazzling focal point, while hearts wrap around the wearer’s finger as a symbol of enduring love. This variation of a timeless solitaire will never fail to speak of the joy of finding your one special someone. Or, for a chic, modern twist on this style, try replacing the traditional white diamond with a sophisticated black diamond in the 1/2 Carat Black Diamond Heart Ring in 14K White Gold.

The 1 Carat Heart Shaped Diamond Ring also puts a twist on the classic diamond solitaire, but instead of surrounding a timeless round stone with a heart-laden band, this piece features an eye-catching heart-shaped diamond. This small detail allows this ring to have major impact while retaining a sense of perpetual class. And, the fact that this heart is crafted from the most resilient of gemstones allows it to communicate the lasting nature of your love.

Hearts rings are popular picks for engagement rings and wedding bands for their feminine charm and for their ability to communicate endless commitment and affection. Try one to pop the question or to say “I do.”