Jewelers and designers say clients now prefer the silhouette to traditional round stones. By Ming Liu From heart emojis to hands held to form a heart, heart motifs abound at the moment, and the ...

Valentine’s Day is once again upon us. In 2006, Keelin McDonell attempted to track down the origin of the holiday’s heart-symbol to explain how it got its familiar shape. Her article is reprinted ...

The scalloped-shaped “Valentine's” heart is a ubiquitous icon in Western culture. This unavoidable emblem of love and well-being is used by spiritual and commercial institutions alike. Even the most ...