€ 275
Still questions? Contact us
Origami heart necklace | gold vermeil
An origami heart necklace pairs the heart, the classic symbol of love, with the art of origami. It is a present from someone who wants to say more than an ordinary heart can, for the woman in their life or for a friend at a turning point.
Who It's For
- a friend qualifying as a GP
- a girlfriend, as a present
- three granddaughters, each with her own, as something to remember you by
- a daughter, for a milestone birthday
William P., on the gold version: “It's beautiful and my wife loved it!!” Marisa B., who bought the silver version to keep: “I was impressed! So beautiful and different from the other "hearts".”
The Mathematics of Folding
Origami looks like pure art, but it follows rules that mathematicians have proved. Unfold a model that folds flat and look at any point inside the paper where creases meet. Maekawa's theorem says the number of mountain folds there always differs from the number of valley folds by exactly two. Kawasaki's theorem says that if you take the angles between the creases in alternating order, each set adds up to exactly 180 degrees. Rules like these let engineers fold large, flat things small and open them again where they are needed.
Explore Related Heart Jewelry
- origami heart necklace | silver
- anatomical heart necklace | gold vermeil
- heartbeat necklace | gold vermeil
- heart section necklace | gold vermeil
FAQ
How big is the pendant, and how does it sit?
The pendant measures 22 mm (about 0.9 inch), a little smaller than a US quarter (24.26 mm) or a 2-euro coin (25.75 mm), and it has some weight to it. It hangs below the collarbone on a 45 cm (17.7 inch) gold vermeil chain with a lobster clasp and a 5 cm (2 inch) extender. Extra chains of 40, 42, 45 or 50 cm with extender, or 80 cm, are sold on this page. It is sterling silver with 2.5 microns of 18K gold, nickel-free and hypoallergenic.
Is there a silver version?
Yes. The same 22 mm origami heart necklace comes in sterling silver. Choose the finish she already wears. The design is the same in both, and each comes on a 45 cm chain with a 5 cm extender in the matching metal.
Will it arrive in time, and what if it isn't right?
It ships free worldwide with DHL Express and arrives in 1-5 business days. We pay the import duties and taxes, so there is nothing to pay on delivery. It comes in a ready-to-gift jewelry box and festive envelope. If it isn't right, our 30-day “Love It or Return It” policy applies.
Has origami ever been used inside the body?
Engineers have tried. In 2006 Kaori Kuribayashi and Zhong You at the University of Oxford, with colleagues in Japan, described an origami stent graft: a single sheet of nickel-titanium foil, creased with hill and valley folds so it could be folded small, then open into a tube once in place. It was designed for problems such as an aortic aneurysm, a weak, bulging spot in the body's main artery. The tests in that paper were in plastic tubes, not patients, and the Oxford group still presents it as a concept.
Human Anatomy
Anatomical wonders have never been so elegantly articulated. Our anatomical collection embodies the intricate and awe-inspiring structures that make us who we are. From DNA double helices to neuronal networks, our pieces don't merely imitate—they interpret. The collection serves as a tangible tribute to the hidden beauty within us all, elevating the realms of biology and medicine into wearable art. With exquisite attention to detail, each piece is a dialogue between form and function, revealing the enigmatic eloquence of the human body.
Find your perfect fit: measure an Existing Ring
Finding out your ring size at home is a simple process and can help you shop for jewelry online with confidence.
Necklace length guide
