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The Heart shape is widely recognized as a symbol of love and compassion.
So how does this heart symbol emerge as the image to represent our life giving organ? First of all, some believe it is derived from the shape of Ivy leaves. Ivy is known as the leaf of fidelity. Finally another theory from the Ancient Greeks says that the symbol comes from the silphium seed pod shape. Silphium was most famous as an early form of birth control!
Furthermore, this familiar heart symbol first appears in the 14th century in Documenti d’amore by Francesco Barberino
Ancient Egyptians believed that the heart was the giver of life. Before mankind knew that the heart pumps blood through the circulatory system, they observed that the heart beats faster when someone is excited… and so concluded that the heart was indeed the center of our feelings.
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The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched…They must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller
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I love creating jewelry designs using heart symbols. They remind me daily to Speak and Live ‘from the heart.’ In this way we show our true self to those around us. All my jewelry designs can be found here
Do you have any fascinating Heart Facts to share? Add them in the comments and I will put you in the drawing for a $40.00 gift certificate to my web site!
I want your jewelry!! I love heart shaped jewelry and crystals. Those earrings and necklace rock it. I love the colors here too. I love Becky’s random fact too.
thanks Tandy. Appreciate it so much. If you ever want to see some of the designs in person, let me know. We live close to each other.
Early Egyptians believed that the heart and other major organs had wills of their own and would move around inside the body.
Yes, I googled it 🙂 I love obscure facts! And your designs are beautiful! What a great reminder you have.
thanks so much Becky. What a great legend. Love it! You are first in the drawing! good luck!
The heart is especially relevant to me as I have a heart condition called Micro Vessel Disease. It’s not well known, but I feel an affinity to heart themed designs since my own heart makes me well aware of it quite a bit.
Here’s a “heartifact” for you. Most people put their hands on the left side when they place their hands over their hearts. But really, it should go right in the middle of our chests, between the lungs if we’re being anatomically correct.
Jennifer. Thanks for your heart fact. You are entered in the drawing! Sorry to hear about your condition. It sounds like you have learned how to manage it.
Awesome that you follow your heart in creating what makes your heart sing!
Thanks Celea. Appreciate it 🙂
I agree “the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They most be felt with the heart” Thanks for this.
Most welcome it is one of my favorites ?
Heart Fact: Plato theorized that reasoning originated with the brain, but that passions originated in the “fiery” heart.
Loved your article. Never thought about why a heart is shaped like a heart:) Very interesting, and I also love heart jewelry!
Thanks Robin. Love the heart fact too? You are entered in the drawing?
Obscure heart fact: the animal with the largest heart is the blue whale. It (the heart) weighs 1500 pounds! I love your jewelry!
Wow. 1500 pounds. How big is this whale? Thanks for the heart fact. You are entered in the drawing?
Hi Carol. You WON the $40 Gift certificate to my web site. Yippee!
Please forward me your email address that you want to use. You can send to alene@alenesadornments.com and I will send you the link
Congrats!!
It is heartening to see the heart get some attention. It has such a positive vibe! Thanks for the info.
appreciate it Jill!
I love heart shaped necklaces. Helping people find love is my industry so it is but natural for me to be attracted to them. When there is a matchmaker’s and dating coaches conference, I often get amused as you never know in what fashion will a heart shape show up. I have seen earrings, dresses, shoes and more.
Thanks Lori. Have to admit that I have never seen heart shaped shoes though ?
Heart shaped jewellery always catches my eye. I definitely learned some new facts about the heart. Thanks!
Most welcome
Wow pretty interesting, gorgeous pictures too.
Thanks Sonya. Appreciate it??
Interesting info and great pieces as well. I always love getting art with hearts in them…heck I have an infinity/heart symbol tattooed on my wrist.
Your tattoo sounds cool. Does it has special significance for you?
Lovely jewelry! Fun fact from our farm… the first llama I got is Heartsong. As a musician, her name seems extra special. I used her name in much of my branding.
I Love your Fun fact. And that you have llamas! I took a daytrip with llamas several years ago. Outside of Tucson. They are so fascinating
I Googled “heart shape” and Wikipedia said that it may also be derived from stylized depictions of features of the human female body. I always thought it looked like the upper lip which of course we use for kissing.
Great fun fact. Makes sense?
The WINNER of the $40 gift card from my ‘From the Heart’ blog is…. DRUMROLL please… CAROL RUNDLE!
congratulations!