{"product_id":"heart-pendant-material-set-zinc-alloy-stainless-steel-necklaces","title":"Heart Pendant Material Set - Zinc Alloy \u0026 Stainless Steel Necklaces","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHeart Pendant Material Set – Two Necklaces, Two Metals, Worn Side by Side\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people choose between \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/collections\/zinc-alloy\"\u003ezinc alloy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/collections\/stainless-steel\"\u003estainless steel\u003c\/a\u003e from a spec line or a price tag. This set lets you choose by wearing them. You receive two heart pendant necklaces: a zinc alloy heart on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/products\/black-faux-leather-cord-necklace-40cm-layering-base-silver-clasp\"\u003eblack faux leather cord\u003c\/a\u003e, and a stainless steel heart on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/products\/silver-stainless-steel-o-shape-chain-necklace-1-5x2mm-40-5cm-adjustable\"\u003estainless steel chain\u003c\/a\u003e, both 40cm with a 5cm extension. Put one on, live in it for a few days, then swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a comparison rather than a matched pair, so the two hearts differ slightly. The zinc alloy heart measures 16.3 × 21.3mm and weighs 1.62g; the stainless steel heart measures 17.2 × 20.2mm and weighs 2.32g. It is 1.1mm shorter yet 0.7g heavier, because stainless steel is the denser metal. A heart is a fitting shape for the test: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/jewelmotif\"\u003euniversal symbol of love\u003c\/a\u003e, and an easy one to wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b3b3b3; background-color: #f4f4f7; color: #333; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two necklaces, each with one heart pendant\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZinc Alloy Necklace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc alloy heart pendant on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/products\/black-faux-leather-cord-necklace-40cm-layering-base-silver-clasp\"\u003eblack faux leather cord\u003c\/a\u003e – 40+5cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel Necklace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel heart pendant on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/products\/silver-stainless-steel-o-shape-chain-necklace-1-5x2mm-40-5cm-adjustable\"\u003estainless steel chain\u003c\/a\u003e – 40+5cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Dimensions (W × H × T):\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc alloy: 16.3 × 21.3 × 8.8mm · Stainless steel: 17.2 × 20.2 × 9.1mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc alloy: 1.62g · Stainless steel: 2.32g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc alloy: dull, muted tap · Stainless steel: clear, bright ring\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc alloy: non-magnetic · Stainless steel: non-magnetic to faintly magnetic, depending on grade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc alloy: softer, warmer tone · Stainless steel: crisper polish, cooler tone\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc alloy: may dull or mark sooner · Stainless steel: holds its shine and shape longer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex, everyday, silver tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #e6f2f2; border: 1px solid #8cb8ba; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1d5054;\"\u003e✨ Tips of the Motif - The Heart\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003eThe heart outline we draw today is often traced to a medieval French manuscript, the Roman de la poire, where a lover offers his heart in this shape. By the late 1400s it was fixed on playing cards, and it has meant love, loyalty and courage ever since. Worn today it says “I care” faster than any word. A \u003cstrong\u003egift for her\u003c\/strong\u003e, or for yourself. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/pages\/jewelmotif\"\u003eMore motif meanings at JewelMotif™\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/blogs\/jewelwhy1000\/why-the-heart-became-the-universal-symbol-of-love\"\u003eWatch \u0026amp; read: Why the Heart Became the Universal Symbol of Love\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fdf8ec; border: 1px solid #c9a84c; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #3f4a4d;\"\u003e💡 Stainless Steel Tip – Why It Suits Everyday Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003eStainless steel resists tarnish and handles water, which is why it is the metal most people reach for when a piece is worn daily. Zinc alloy and a faux leather cord prefer to stay dry. For care guidance visit our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/carecard-care-for-stainless-steel-jewellery\" title=\"Stainless Steel Care Card\"\u003eStainless Steel Care Card\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Why two necklaces rather than one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause a comparison only works on the body. Weight, sound and finish are things you feel at your neck and in your hand, and a cord and a chain move differently. Each necklace is also sold on its own: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/products\/black-faux-leather-cord-necklace-40cm-layering-base-silver-clasp\"\u003efaux leather cord\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/products\/silver-stainless-steel-o-shape-chain-necklace-1-5x2mm-40-5cm-adjustable\"\u003estainless steel chain\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Are the two hearts the same size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClose, but not identical: the zinc alloy heart is 16.3 × 21.3 × 8.8mm and the stainless steel heart is 17.2 × 20.2 × 9.1mm. Treat the set as a comparison of how each metal wears rather than a laboratory test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Which one should I wear every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStainless steel handles daily life, including water, so it is the practical choice for every day — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/jewelcare\"\u003eJewelCare™\u003c\/a\u003e guide. The zinc alloy pendant and its faux leather cord prefer to stay dry: take them off before washing, showers or swimming, and wipe them clean afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Is zinc alloy or stainless steel magnetic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZinc alloy is non-magnetic. Stainless steel depends on the grade: many grades used in jewellery are non-magnetic or only faintly magnetic, so a magnet is a hint rather than a verdict. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/why-stainless-steel-jewellery-can-be-magnetic-real-or-fake-explained\"\u003emagnetic stainless steel jewellery\u003c\/a\u003e explains the grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Is it suitable for sensitive skin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStainless steel is generally well tolerated. Zinc alloy is a base metal and a small number of people react to it. If you know you react to costume jewellery, begin with the stainless steel necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Would it make a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — two necklaces in two metals suit anyone curious about what their jewellery is made of. Every order includes a free \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/jewelgift\"\u003eJewelGift™\u003c\/a\u003e pouch, ready to give straight from the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Run Your Own Wear Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the zinc alloy necklace for a few ordinary days, then the stainless steel one, and notice the same four things each time: how the pendant feels at your neck, the sound it makes when it touches a table or a zip, how the cord and the chain sit under a collar, and how each finish looks by the end of the week. For more ways to tell metals apart, try our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/how-to-identify-jewellery-metals-a-practical-science-based-testing-guide\"\u003eguide to identifying jewellery metals\u003c\/a\u003e. Then explore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/collections\/stainless-steel\"\u003estainless steel\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/collections\/zinc-alloy\"\u003ezinc alloy\u003c\/a\u003e collections, or visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/jewelbuild\"\u003eJewelBuild™\u003c\/a\u003e to see how a pendant like this joins a modular system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JEWELHUB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57375005049097,"sku":"JEMEX002","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/9626\/6249\/files\/JEMEX002.jpg?v=1791155047","url":"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/products\/heart-pendant-material-set-zinc-alloy-stainless-steel-necklaces","provider":"JewelHub.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}