Flowers and chocolates are good Valentine's Day stand-by, but when you are looking for something a little more lasting and special, a diamond heart pendant might be just the thing for you. Valentine's Day can prove to be one of the most difficult holidays for gift shopping, because the gift you give on this special day is supposed to reflect all the love you feel for the recipient. And when you really love someone, that is one tall order to fill! With many styles and sizes, there is sure to be a diamond heart pendant out there that expresses your unique love.

For thousands of years, people the world over have set aside February 14th as a day to appreciate the loved ones in their lives, and while the exact origins of the holiday may always be a mystery, the spirit of the celebration is not. Dating back to approximately 270 A.D., St. Valentine's Day is said to commemorate the compassion of a saint who preformed outlawed marriages in secret during the last years of the Roman Empire. Do not keep your love a secret - express it with a diamond heart pendant!

Nothing shows your love better than the classic symbol of love set into a stunning piece of jewelry. Even more mysterious and ancient than the origins of Valentine's Day, are the origins of the heart as a symbol for love. Some experts believe it started with a now-extinct plant which produced heart-shaped seeds that were used as a contraceptive. Others attribute it to the ancient Egyptians. Whatever its origin, you can give a heart as a symbol of your own love with a diamond heart pendant necklace.

Diamond exudes perfection, it dazzles the eyes with its sparkle, and it represents timeless quality, beauty and most importantly, love. There is simply no better way to convey the fact of your endless love than by giving diamond. A diamond heart pendant can be worn around the neck from a silver chain or a piece of satin rope. They come in many different styles and sizes, from an over-sized, show-stopping piece, to a small, discrete locket. They can include personal touches like the recipient's birthstone.

Do not be caught with a sub par gift this Valentine's Day. Show the special person in your life how much they mean to you by giving a gift she will keep forever. A diamond heart locket with the picture of both of you in the locket, or a diamond "I love you" and rose heart locket with chain will always remind her how special she is and how much she is loved.

This Valentine's Day, express your love with Diamond Heart Pendant