10kt yellow gold works with standard repair techniques (soldering, sizing, prong retipping) and most jewelers handle it routinely.
A Storied Heritage
The heart motif entered Western jewelry in the 15th century, carrying both romantic and spiritual meaning simultaneously. Devotional and betrothal pieces shared the same symbol, not yet separated into sacred and secular registers that later centuries would distinguish.
Skilled Craftsmanship
Italian craft continuity is institutional. "Scuole orafe" (goldsmith workshops), located in Vicenza, Arezzo, Valenza, and other jewelry districts, run structured technical programs that carry traditional goldsmithing methods directly into current jewelry production.