Vintage Links of London Puffed Heart Necklace in Sterling Silver

Some Links of London heart designs relied on colour or embellishment, while others expressed their appeal through proportion alone. Our vintage Puffed Heart Necklace belongs firmly to that second group. Built around one of the house’s most restrained and recognisable heart motifs, it transforms an original sterling silver charm into a finished necklace with a calm, sculptural presence.

The original Puffed Heart charm is defined not by engraving or surface decoration, but by its softly domed and fully rounded form. That simplicity is precisely what gives the design its strength. Rather than presenting the heart as a flat outline, Links of London shaped it as a small three-dimensional object, allowing volume and polish to carry the design. The result is a heart motif that feels clear, tactile and quietly confident.

The heart measures approximately 14mm in height, 16mm in height including the jump ring, and approximately 7mm in thickness. Those proportions give it a compact but clearly modelled presence at the neck. It is small enough to remain easy to wear, yet substantial enough for the rounded construction to register properly in light. That dimensional quality is a large part of why the design works so naturally in necklace form.

In this version, the original charm is presented on a sterling silver oval link chain measuring approximately 2mm in width and fitted with a 5mm bolt ring clasp. That pairing gives the piece a finished jewellery identity while preserving the flexibility that made Links of London charm designs so enduringly appealing. Because the charm is attached through the clasp, it may be removed, changed or worn with other compatible charms if desired. The necklace therefore retains something of the original charm language, even while offering the immediacy of a complete ready-to-wear piece.

The charm is fitted with the standard Links of London oval bail, measuring approximately 9mm by 7mm and suitable for chains or bracelets up to approximately 5mm wide. This example is crafted in sterling silver and hallmarked with the LL sponsor’s mark, 925, full UK assay marks, and a date letter for 2010. It has been professionally cleaned and polished and remains in excellent vintage condition, with a bright, even surface finish and no dents or structural damage.

As a necklace, the Puffed Heart takes on a slightly different character from its bracelet form. On a bracelet, it contributes to a wider arrangement of symbols and shapes. At the neck, it becomes more self-contained. The rounded volume becomes more central to the design, the polished silver surface catches the light more evenly, and the whole piece feels more pendant-like in presence. That gives the motif a stronger sense of completion while preserving its original simplicity.

Links of London Sterling Silver Puffed Heart Charm

What is especially effective about this design is the restraint with which it was handled. Heart jewellery can so easily become overworked, but the Puffed Heart avoids that entirely. It does not depend on ornament, engraving or added sentiment. Instead, it succeeds through balance, proportion and finish. Links of London had a particular talent for reducing familiar motifs to their essentials while still making them feel warm and wearable, and this piece remains a strong example of that instinct.

Links of London Sterling Silver Puffed Heart Charm

The hallmark date for 2010 confirms the year this specific charm was assayed in the UK, though the design itself was part of a broader and enduring Links of London motif family. That continued production speaks to the strength of the design. It was not tied to a passing theme or novelty, but to a core visual language that remained relevant across the house’s charm collections.

Close detail of the sterling silver oval link chain and bolt ring clasp used on our charm necklaces.

For collectors, this necklace offers several forms of appeal at once. It preserves an authentic vintage Links of London charm with full house hallmarking, presents it as a finished necklace that is immediately wearable, and retains the removable character that keeps it connected to the original charm system. It is therefore both a complete object and part of the broader collecting language of The Vault.

Reverse view of our sterling silver oval link necklace chain with bolt ring clasp.

The Vintage Links of London Puffed Heart Necklace in Sterling Silver brings together sculptural form, symbolic clarity and wearability in one compact design. Presented as a finished necklace while preserving the flexibility of the original charm, it offers a polished way to wear one of the house’s most restrained and enduring heart motifs.