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Jewel of the Month: Emoticon Heart Ring

February 4, 2011 by WendyB

Right on time for Valentine’s Day, here is my latest design, the emoticon heart ring. Don’t know how to make an emoticon heart? Just put a less-than sign and a 3 together, and voilà! A heart.

$150. Click to purchase. Photo by John Muggenborg.

Like my swear rings and asterisk ring, the emoticon heart ring is solid sterling silver. The band starts at size 6. As you can see in the picture, the band is open in the back so that you can adjust it to fit your finger.

The ring was inspired by gorgeous blogger Jordana of Clutch 22, who has always been a fan of my swear rings.

Jordana modeling the swear rings in 2009. Click for original post.

At some point, she said to me, “If you ever do emoticon heart rings, I’ll be the first to buy them!”

Sorry, Jordana! Gorgeous blogger Erin of Work With What You’ve Got got to this ring before anyone else.

Erin modeling the ring and her snazzy one-finger manicure.

Erin had the scoop on the new ring because she joined my Facebook fan page. I recently added a mini store to that page under the “Shop Now” button. I’ll be putting some new designs there first, as well as offering discounts on existing designs. If you want to be in the know, you need to become a Facebook fan!

I only made two of the emoticon heart rings to start. I had to see how I liked them! I did like them and they both sold. I have another batch of rings coming early next week and you CAN get them by Valentine’s Day but please select an express delivery option so that yours gets to you in time.

And stay tuned for a two-ring version of this look!

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Comments

  1. tiffany says

    February 4, 2011 at 2:34 am

    2 ring version?! I may have to hold out for that one!

  2. mystyle says

    February 4, 2011 at 3:06 am

    Hi my dear-what can I say, a totally gorgeous ring and it looks so fabulous, well done on yet another stunning design xx

  3. Penny Dreadful Vintage says

    February 4, 2011 at 3:20 am

    Wendy, I j’adore them. I was going to have swear rings for if I ever get married, but maybe it will have to be a heart instead <3

  4. Work With What Youve Got says

    February 4, 2011 at 9:33 am

    I am so excited to be the first owner of this amazing ring. It is so super perfect for me and of COURSE, the quality is amazing. It is heavier than it looks!

  5. Susan Tiner says

    February 4, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    I’m so out of it that I just recently learned what the heart emoticon is, and now here it is as a ring!

    I like your site and will be back to visit again.

  6. lisa says

    February 4, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    So cute!

  7. Sheila says

    February 4, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    That’s awesome! When I get a job, my reward to myself is going to be a Wendy Brandes piece.

  8. drollgirl says

    February 4, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    pretty prettty cute!!!!

  9. Robin says

    February 4, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    Oh, I believe I just found my Valentine’s Day present.
    I love it.

  10. K-Line says

    February 4, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    I LOVE this. It would go perfectly with my asterisk… Hmmm.

  11. firefly says

    February 5, 2011 at 12:11 am

    …My computer geek (I had to take JAVA) inside is going wild for this one. Curse my low fortunes!

  12. Janelle says

    February 5, 2011 at 2:00 am

    that <3 ring is awesome!!

  13. Emma at Daily Clothes Fix says

    February 5, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    I love this. Sorry I should say I <3 this.

  14. janettaylor says

    February 5, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    SO adorable!

    Have a lovely weekend, my dear!
    Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

  15. Lenya Jones says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    Oh my god! I LOVE it. Might have to get this one too

  16. Winnie says

    February 5, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    I feel like a total hipster for loving this. I’m not afraid to admit it though, I really do <3 this! Hahaha, couldn't resist sorry.

  17. lipstickatthemailbox says

    February 6, 2011 at 3:16 am

    Love the ring! This is profoundly embarrassing, but I never knew that emoticon was a heart! It is SO obvious now!

  18. That's Not My Age says

    February 6, 2011 at 5:21 am

    Hi Wendy,

    I’m in New York next week – want to meet for a coffee??

  19. Reena says

    February 6, 2011 at 6:24 am

    Totally <3 this! Such a cute idea, I think the swear rings are still my favourite though

  20. Gina S. says

    February 6, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    I just want to say congrats for your work! It’s incredible! Such a smart idea! I love all your designs and especially the <3 ring (at the same time I feel relieved for not being the only one without a clue that this emoticon was a heart. So, I've actually learned something today, yeah:)!!)

    • WendyB says

      February 6, 2011 at 5:03 pm

      I’m glad my blog is entertaining AND educational!

  21. The Licentiate says

    February 7, 2011 at 11:50 am

    I want one! But my bank balance won’t let me… Hopefully next time I get a windfall.

  22. FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com says

    February 14, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    I can’t wait to see the two ring version.

    I’ve been eying those swear rings for a while, but I’m not really a swear word kind of girl, so I’ve been holding out 🙂

  23. Meghann says

    February 16, 2011 at 10:40 am

    I love this! It will probably be my first Wendy Brandes piece!

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