Crystal Solitaire Heart Bear Charm - Gold Stainless Steel - 13x18mm

Solitaire heart bear charm in polished gold stainless steel, no pave, no tarnish

A plump, entirely polished bear carrying one heart. There is no pave here at all - the body, head, ears, arms and legs are smooth gold-tone stainless steel, and the whole of the sparkle is a single faceted heart-cut crystal set into the chest inside a ring of fine gold beading. At 13.3mm wide, 17.8mm tall and a full 7.6mm deep, weighing 4.75g, it has the rounded, hand-filling weight of a proper keepsake.

This is the restrained one. Where a fully set charm reads as glamour, a single stone on plain metal reads as intent - the same logic as a solitaire ring, where one stone in the centre says more than a dozen scattered across a band. Because the surrounding metal is unbroken, the heart is the only place for the eye to land, and it holds a surprising amount of light for its size. It is the bear to give when the piece is meant to be kept rather than worn out and replaced. A natural centrepiece for a JewelBuild™ stack.

FAQs

1. Is the heart a real diamond?
No, and we would rather say so plainly. It is a faceted heart-cut crystal - a costume stone, cut and set the way a gemstone would be. At this size the effect is genuinely bright; the honesty is so you know exactly what you are buying.

2. Why is there no pave on the rest of it?
That is the design. A single stone on unbroken polished metal is the solitaire idea applied to a charm: nothing competes with the heart, so it carries all the meaning and all the light. If you would prefer sparkle across the body as well, the Crystal Sparkle Heart Bear is the same idea with a pave body.

3. Will it scratch, being all polished?
Stainless steel is considerably harder than silver or gold, so it resists marking far better than a precious-metal charm would. Fine surface marks can appear with years of daily wear, as on any polished piece, and a soft cloth lifts most of them.

4. Does it react to a magnet?
No - this one tests fully non-magnetic. Some of our other steel charms show a faint pull, which is normal for cast stainless steel and not a sign of a cheaper metal. Full explanation in Is Magnetic Steel Jewellery Fake?.

5. What does a bear holding a heart mean?
Bears carry strength and protection in most traditions and comfort in nearly all of them; the heart makes the sentiment explicit. Explore the meanings behind our motifs at JewelMotif™.

6. Is it suitable as a gift?
It is the most keepsake-like bear we make - weighty, quiet and unmistakably deliberate. Every order arrives gift-ready - see JewelGift™.

7. Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Stainless steel is hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant and safe to wear daily without losing its shine, and with almost no set stonework this charm needs very little looking after - a soft dry cloth brings the polish back. Keep it away from ultrasonic cleaners and solvents to protect the centre stone. Full guidance at our Steel Care Card and the JewelCare™ hub.

How to Style the Crystal Solitaire Heart Bear

Polished metal is forgiving, so this one goes with everything - including the heavily set charms, where it acts as the calm space beside them rather than another competing sparkle. Worn alone on a chain it reads as a proper pendant rather than a novelty, which is not true of every charm this shape. It also pairs naturally with the Crystal Sparkle Heart Bear as a plain-and-pave pair. Browse the whole MiniCharm™ range, or start your stack at JewelBuild™.