Vintage Links of London I Love Tennis Heart Charm Sterling Silver

Vintage Links of London I Love Tennis Heart Charm Sterling Silver

An original Links of London I Love Tennis Heart Charm in sterling silver, combining the familiar heart-shaped charm format with a playful tennis-themed engraving.

The front reads “I [tennis ball] Tennis”, using an engraved tennis ball in place of the heart symbol traditionally used in an “I Love…” motif.

The flat sterling silver heart measures approximately 18mm high, 17mm wide and 1.2mm thick, giving the design a light, wearable profile while leaving sufficient surface area for the distinctive engraving.

The reverse is plain apart from the small Links of London three-ring device, while the charm is fitted with the standard Links of London oval bail.

I Love Tennis Design

The design combines a simple polished heart with typography and a tennis-ball symbol rather than using a separate decorative element.

The result is a compact sporting charm that remains recognisably part of the broader Links of London charm vocabulary while giving the tennis theme a more personal, graphic treatment.

Surviving examples of this design are commonly described as the I Love Tennis Heart Charm. An original catalogue product reference or retail price has not yet been recovered.

Dimensions

• Heart height: Approximately 18mm
• Width: Approximately 17mm
• Thickness: Approximately 1.2mm
• Oval bail: Approximately 9mm × 7mm
• Compatibility: Suitable for necklaces or bracelets up to approximately 5mm wide

Hallmarks

The charm is hallmarked:

• LL
• 925
• Date letter for 2011

The dated hallmark records this particular surviving example and does not establish the first year in which the design was available.

Condition

The charm has been professionally cleaned and polished and is in good vintage condition.

Some light marks from previous use remain on the polished surface. Because the engraved lettering and tennis-ball detail need to be preserved, these marks have not been aggressively removed. They are consistent with normal vintage wear and form part of the surviving character of the charm.

Sweetie Bracelet Compatibility

A sterling silver split ring is supplied for attachment to a Links of London Sweetie bracelet.

The standard oval bail also allows the charm to be worn directly from a compatible necklace or bracelet up to approximately 5mm wide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an original Links of London charm?
Yes. This is an original vintage Links of London sterling silver tennis-themed heart charm.

What does the design say?
The front reads “I [tennis ball] Tennis”, using a tennis-ball symbol in place of the heart in a traditional “I Love…” design.

What is the charm made from?
It is sterling silver.

What are the dimensions?
The heart measures approximately 18mm high, 17mm wide and 1.2mm thick.

What size is the bail?
The standard Links of London oval bail measures approximately 9mm × 7mm.

What can the bail accommodate?
It is suitable for a compatible necklace or bracelet up to approximately 5mm wide.

How is the charm marked?
It is hallmarked LL and 925 with a date letter for 2011. The reverse also carries a small Links of London three-ring device.

Does the 2011 hallmark date the design itself?
No. It dates this particular surviving example rather than establishing the first year in which the design was available.

What condition is the charm in?
It has been professionally cleaned and polished and is in good vintage condition.

Are there marks from previous wear?
Yes. Some light marks remain on the polished surface from previous use. These have not been aggressively removed because doing so could affect the original engraved detail.

Can it be worn on a Sweetie bracelet?
Yes. A sterling silver split ring is supplied for Sweetie bracelet attachment.

Can it also be worn as a pendant?
Yes. The oval bail allows it to be worn from a compatible necklace up to approximately 5mm wide.