Valentine's Day Ideas & Heart Theme Beads & Charms Beads by Mail
Hearts Are Right Any Time of Year
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Choose From A Large Selection of Heart-Themed Beads!
Making Heart Themed Jewelry Was Never Easier!
Purple Heart in Amethyst, Symbolizing Bravery
| Above, rich purple heart beads in semiprecious amethyst.
The purple heart is an important symbol for US servicewomen and -men. 6mm.
Amethyst heart beads, 6mm, 12 for $7.99. Order the 16" strand of 68 hearts for $30.00 & save 25%..
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Beautiful Pearl Heart Pendant
| This pendant or charm is a beautiful example of artistry. Rich goldtone metal
setting holds 10 white seed pearls. The back is nicely finished too. 18mm x 14mm.
Pearl-set heart charm, $2.99 each.
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Venetian Heart Pendants in Lovely Colors--2 sizes--Direct from the Studio in Venice!
Each Piece is Completely Unique Due to the Rigors of Creating these Tiny Works of Art
Above left, our popular smaller heart pendant in many lovely
colors. Each one has a unique Venetian floral design that is so difficult to
create. From the left, top row, pastel multi, blue, pink/blue, & red. Lower row,
teal, aqua, bright multi & red. These are 14mm with a "puffed" shape. Silvertone bail.
2nd row, the aqua shows the way they look on the back. Far right, cobalt/red/white or
dusty lilac/white.
Small venetian heart charm, $3.99 each, any 6 for $18.99 save $5.
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Ideas with Venetian Heart Pendants
| Above left, a bracelet idea with venetian inlay beads and sterling
accents, as well as the rose quartz knot bead to pick up the delicate pastel. Right, the
red heart goes perfectly with the crystal/red inlay bead. Any girl would be thrilled with
such a lovely bracelet. |
Carved Bone Heart--Don't Pay $55.00!
This is a lovely openwork heart carved from bone, with a detailed floral motif. The color is a warm ivory with
very good detailing. 1.5" high, 1.25" wide. Hole at
top for attaching, flat on the back. Customer said this was in "In Style" at $55.00. Carved bone heart, $4.99 each.
10 hearts for $43.00 save 15%.
Valentine's Day Theme Beads in Pearlized Finish, "Antique" Metalized
On the left & center, pearlized glass heart shaped beads in soft lustrous gold or a luscious
pale powder pink, available in 6mm or 8mm sizes. The more you get the more you save!
6mm, 20 for $2.99, 50 for $4.99, 100 for $7.00. 8mm, 20 for $3.75, 50 for $7.25, 100 for $10.00
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Pewter Heart Arrow Toggle Clasp
| A pewter heart and arrow toggle clasp in an antiqued silver finish. Lead free. 12mm heart,
14mm arrow. Pewter heart and arrow toggle, $3.50 per clasp, 5 sets for $14.00 save 20%! |
Heart Motif Monet Bracelet, Earrings
Above, bracelet design in rhodium, completely encrusted with rhinestones.
You can wear it any time--it's not flashy. Small size, just under 6.5" long.
Monet rhinestone bracelet, $18.99.
Lower row, left, a beautiful heart-shaped clip earring covered with Pavé rhinestones. The mounting is goldtone.
Extremely
comfortable and what a price! The photo does not show how brilliantly the crystals sparkle. 18mm.
Pavé heart ear clips, $14.99 the pair. |
Malachite Hearts with Excellent Markings
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Above are some of the best malachite heart beads we have had. You can tell at a glance what stone this
is! based on consistent shape and markings I would grade these A+.
8mm & about 3mm thick. Malachite 8mm heart bead, 6 for $6.99. |
History of Valentine's Day
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The ancient Romans celebrated a festive time on February 15, the Feast of Lupercal or Lupercalia. This was a happy revel in
sensuality and worship of the god of fertility, Lupercus, often associated with Pan, another Roman god of
revelry.
In Rome in the 5th century Pope Gerasius outlawed the pagan Lupercalian rites and substituted a new
festival dedicated to the martyred St. Valentine. Gerasius hoped that people would try to
emulate the saints in their daily lives, but the more romantic aspects of Valentine's life and death
were what captivated people.
Bishop Valentine had been executed for helping people marry against the
wishes of the mad emperor Claudius. Valentine, while in prison, had fallen in love with the daughter of
the prison warden, and signed his last letter to her "From Your Valentine". There is also a legend that
Valentine cured his inamorata of blindness. |
Here are some ideas with glass hearts and pearls
We have the glass hearts in ruby, emerald, amethyst, crystal AB, or sapphire for 50 (1 color) for $2.99.
| Left, 8mm fire polish amethyst with 6mm amethyst glass hearts. The silver or gold puff hearts with
antique designs are 6 for $4.50 (15mm). Glass hearts, 50 for $2.99. |
| Center, 8mm pink pearl hearts with 6mm white pearl rounds & 4mm silvertone spacers.
The silver spacers are 100 for $2.19. Pearl hearts, 8mm, 20 for $3.75, 50 for $7.25. Also available
in 6mm, 20 for $2.99 and 50 for $4.99. |
| Right, 6mm ruby glass hearts with faceted ruby bead & 6mm fire polish in bronze. Please
see the Czech glass pages for more photos and prices. | |
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