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.

My heart to you is given:

Oh, do give yours to me;

We’ll lock them up together,

And throw away the key.

True love means giving your heart to someone for keeps and heart rings that are adorned with diamonds are stunning pictures of the way that you and the one you love give yourselves to each other. As they sparkle with the most brilliant and resilient of gemstones, they declare that the bond that the two of you share is lasting and beautiful.

The 3/4 Carat Heart Shaped Diamond Ring is a unique twist on the classic solitaire that instantly communicates a message of affection. Instead of a classic round stone or a princess-cut diamond, this single-stone style features a dazzling ¾ carat heart-shaped diamond that rises simply and beautifully from the gleaming 14K white gold band that holds it. This ring is a sweet and feminine declaration of love that’s perfect for popping the question. It’s also available in 14K yellow gold, 14K rose gold and in combination with a matching wedding band, as part of a lovely bridal ring set.

Heart-shaped diamonds aren’t the only way to work the symbol of love into a diamond ring. If you’d rather a piece that works hearts into the band, don’t miss the 1 Carat Diamond Heart Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold. The band of this romantic ring is adorned with smooth, three-dimensional carved hearts that are nestled side by side as if to trying the squeeze the maximum amount of affection into a small space. Clean lines of 14K white gold frame these hearts, while a stunning round 1 carat diamond presides over this style with dazzling glamour.

If you’d prefer similar style that contrasts two colors of gold, try the Diamond Heart 1 Carat Engagement Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold. This striking piece coordinates with any jewelry collection as its yellow gold hearts stand out against a white gold backdrop.

Of course, diamond heart rings aren’t just for popping the question. They can also serve as striking statements of both style and affection, and Apples of Gold carries designs ranging from demure to daring. If your tastes run more to the daring side, consider the 0.75 Carat Diamond Pave Heart Ring! This can’t-miss-it piece is adorned with dozens of small diamonds that encrust a white gold heart, just over a half inch high. With its multi-faceted glitter, this ring creates a picture of the way that the one you love sets your heart on fire.

Diamond rings that utilize hearts leave no question about how you feel about your one special someone. When you use one to pop the question or simply to show your affection, you demonstrate that your heart is spoken for.

Two-tone wedding jewelry that features hearts offer eye-catching messages of love as the contrast between two metals gives them extra pop. For instance, the Diamond Heart 1/2 Carat Engagement Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold is wrapped with a gleaming arc of 14K yellow gold hearts, offset by a solid 14K white gold band. These shining, three-dimensional symbols of love are overlooked by a sparkling, round half-carat diamond that reflects their golden hue.

The hearts on the Three Stone Heart-Accent Diamond Engagement Ring aren’t quite as obvious, but they’re just as meaningful. This charming ring might resemble a classic three-stone style at first, but it’s so much more. A 0.70-carat round diamond is hugged by two smaller, similarly-shaped stones and upheld by a series of elegant hearts. These symbols become visible only when this lovely ring is viewed from the side, allowing it to communicate a message of affection that’s just between you and the one you love.

Heart-shaped diamonds provide an unexpected but welcome twist to a number of the solitaire engagement rings in Apples of Gold’s collection. When the symbol of love is crafted from the stone that’s known for being more resilient than all others, the result is a dazzling picture of the fortitude and lasting nature of your commitment and affection. These gems exhibit both feminine charm and a stunning ability to capture the brilliance of the love that you share.

Diamond bridal sets like the Heart Shaped 0.75 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Set in 14K Rose Gold beautifully showcase heart-shaped diamonds. This pair of rings features a single, striking heart-shaped diamond that proudly stands alone in a declaration of love and commitment. The smooth, glowing band that holds it is crafted from solid 14K rose gold, as is the matching wedding band. This engagement ring and wedding band set isn’t complicated, and its beauty lies in its ability to clearly and gorgeously express what’s in your heart.  In addition, it’s crafted from 100 percent recycled gold, making it an environmentally-friendly choice.

If you’d prefer, Apples of Gold also carries solitaire bridal ring sets with heart-shaped diamonds in 14K white gold, 14K yellow gold, 18K gold and platinum by request. You can also request a larger diamond or opt to purchase the engagement ring on its own.

Whether you choose an engagement ring adorned with hearts, incorporate hearts into your wedding band or select a bridal ring set that displays a dazzling heart-shaped stone, wedding jewelry that features this timeless symbol of affection is sure to make your feelings clear. In the words of Austrian playwright Friedrich Halm, these pieces are a reminder of “Two souls with but a single thought, Two hearts that beat as one.”

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.”