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Sterling Silver Heart Pendants and Necklaces

Build Your Necklace Collection with Affordable Sterling Silver Jewelry

By , About.com Guide

Although the price of silver has escalated in recent years, sterling silver jewelry is still more affordable than its gold counterpart, and that makes it possible for you to develop a nice collection of jewelry without blowing your budget. Take a look at some of my favorite sterling silver heart pendants and necklaces.

Sterling Silver "I Love You" Charm Necklace

I Love You Charm NecklaceNetaya
This sterling silver necklace holds three charms that are accented with cubic zirconia, and each charm hangs from a different length of sterling rolo chain. The cluster of charms is suspended from a separate, 17" long sterling chain.

Sterling Silver Double Heart Pendant

sterling silver heart pendant© Blue Nile

I love these graceful, interconnected sterling silver hearts. The hearts are somewhat asymmetrical and they dangle gracefully from an 18" cable chain that's held in place with a spring ring clasp

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Irish Claddagh Key to My Heart Pendant

Irish Claddagh Key and Heart PendantNational Geographic

Designers incorporated the look of a crowned Irish claddaugh (a symbol of love) with a vintage-like skeleton key, adding hearts to reinforce its romantic significance. The 1" long pendant and its 18" rolo chain are fashioned from sterling silver.

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