The heart is generally known in the west as the symbol of life and love. The heart image has been evolving through the ages and finding expression in different types of heart tag necklaces.
The heart in the heart tag necklaces is an amalgam of many ideas – fire, flight, togetherness etc.
Initially it was a religious symbol and hence heart tag necklaces have been common for hundreds of years. The Egyptians wore heart tag necklaces because they thought the heart to be the centre of consciousness and life.
During the process of mummification the only organ that was not removed was the heart. Christians are very fond of wearing heart tag necklaces because to them the heart stands of charity, forgiveness and hope. It is referred to as the Sacred Heat.
In some form or other all the different religions of the Middle East, India and Far East have all been prone to heart tag necklaces.There are innumerable heart tag necklaces made with either gold, silver or any other alloy. |