The Heart ShapeThe heart-shaped diamond is one of the most romantic and rare of diamond shapes. Similar to the pear shape, it has a cleft in the rounded end to form the lobes of the heart. This requires particularly skilled cutting to ensure proper brilliance. Symmetry is important, as the outline needs to have a pleasing, obvious heart outline apparent in the setting. The lobes should be rounded (not pointed) and clearly defined. Heart-shaped diamonds should be mounted in special five prong settings: two at the lobes, two on the sides, and a V-shaped prong to protect the point of the heart, the most vulnerable place on the diamond.

How did the heart get its shape?

• There are many theories about how the heart shape came to be accepted.

• The female body has various aspects that are heart shaped.

• The now extinct silphium plant seed; used in Egypt, Rome and Greece for seasoning and for its estrogenic properties.

• But, the most likely is that it was a crude model after the human heart.

Silver coin from Cyrene depicting a seed/fruit of silphium

The traditional heart shape has but a

slight resemblance to the human heart.

Historically, dissecting humans for

scientific study was illegal, so only a

daring few ancients had ever studied one.

Botched copies of poor quality drawings

of the human heart by medieval scientists

is likely responsible for the shape.

The medieval tradition of courtly love may

have reinforced the shape's association

with romance. Hearts can be found on

playing cards, tapestries, and paintings.

Human Heart

Simple Valentines

• Send an email or text message with a emoticon heart or create a heart on your website with the code: &hearts

• Give a bouquet of heart shaped balloons

• Make a puzzle heart card.• Make breakfast with a

heart shaped pancakes • Have a little fun together

solving this heart puzzle.

Delicious ways to say “I love you!”

• Make dinner with heart shaped pasta

• Buy a heart shaped ice cube tray and put your 'heart' into their drink with pink or red juices

• Get a heart shaped cookie cutter and use it for cookies or sandwiches

• Try baking a heart-shaped cake

Gift ideas

• Heart shaped chocolates

• Heart-shaped measuring spoons

• Heart-shaped ice cream scoop.

Lasting expressions of love

• Don't compare them to anyone.• Be courteous at all times.• Embrace the present moments without fear or

guilt.• Live by the Golden Rule (Do unto others….).• Give them your full attention when talking.• Show your joy when they come home.• Forget about past mistakes.• Show your gratitude for them.• Be a good sounding board.• Show your pride. Compliment them in front of

others.• Listen to them.• Ask for hugs and kisses.• Use pet names.• Be interested in their interests.• Ditch work or responsibilities to play with them.• Recall memories.• Encourage healthy choices.• Be lavish in praise.• Pray or meditate together.• Leave notes or send letters.

• Buy a "for no reason" gift.• Give space or silent support.• Learn something new together.• Dance. Laugh. Talk.• Hide a treat in their lunch.• Tell them how they bring love

to your life..• Read books aloud together.• Say you're sorry.

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