Key takeaways
• Fine jewelry brand Lionheart has officially launched its new “”Sacred Heart”” collection, featuring handcrafted 18K gold and gemstone designs inspired by global spiritual icons.
• The collection was inspired by designer Joy Haugaard’s European travels and custom client requests seeking modern, symbolic talismans meant to represent coexistence and universal connection.
• Comprising necklaces, charms, pendants, bracelets, and earrings, the pieces retail between $3,800 and $24,800.
(NEW YORK, NY) – Lionheart, the award-winning fine jewelry brand from sisters Joy and Sarah Haugaard, is delighted to announce the official launch of their all-new Sacred Heart collection comprised of 18K gold and gemstone designs featuring an array of global spiritual icons. These wearable modern talismans allow the wearer to connect to their own experiences, beliefs, memories, and stories. The collection debuted at the recent Couture Show in Las Vegas and is now available on the brand’s website and at fine jewelry retail stores.
“Sacred Heart was initially inspired by our European travels and several custom design requests,” says Joy Haugaard, designer and founder of Lionheart. “Traveling through France and Italy, I was drawn to the centuries of artistry and the emotional power of symbolic jewelry. At the same time, my clients were also coming to me asking for spiritual talismans that they can wear close to their hearts. I found myself drawing, designing, and reimagining these beloved motifs as expressions of love, devotion, protection, and connection. It started with the Star of Bethlehem, which turned out so beautifully, I just kept designing.”
At its core, the collection represents coexistence, reminding all that while our stories may be different, universal experiences connect us.
Haugaard explains, “This collection is intended to unite people from all walks of life through shared emotion and meaning. Non-Catholics, for example, were asking me for Mary medallions because they love the idea of a female divinity to remind them of inner grace. I decided to incorporate many of the world’s religions as an ode to that higher power within each of us, regardless of what we call it. I love the beauty and symbolism of Gothic crosses, the Hamsa, the Sacred Heart, the Star of Bethlehem, St. Christopher medallions… all of it. I believe that what grounds us, guides us.”
Ever evolving, Sacred Heart will continue to grow with symbols inspired by cultures around the world, rooted in the belief that humanity is more connected than divided. Each timeless motif in the collection is reimagined through a modern lens, resulting in jewelry that feels deeply personal and universally meaningful. Handcrafted in 18K gold and adorned with diamonds and/or colored gemstones, Sacred Heart necklaces, charms/pendants, bracelets, and earrings are created to layer effortlessly into everyday life. Retail prices range from $3,800 to $24,800. Every design is crafted with love to imbue a sense of peace, an amulet for the wearer to connect to their own inner strength whenever needed.
The collection can be viewed in its entirety here. For more information on Lionheart, click here or follow @lionheartjewelry on Instagram.
About Lionheart:
Lionheart is a fine jewelry brand founded by sisters Joy and Sarah Haugaard. Originally from Denmark, the sisters grew up in New York City and nurtured a dream with passion, creativity, and a deep appreciation for meaningful design, which blossomed into the Lionheart brand. Blending sophisticated Scandinavian design with the vivacious energy and vintage flair of the Big Apple, Lionheart jewelry collections reflect the sisters’ dual heritage. From delicate everyday pieces to striking statement designs, each piece of Lionheart jewelry tells a story. Proudly handcrafted in 14K or 18K gold, made in Italy and NYC, with ethically sourced diamonds and gemstones, the jewelry is not only beautiful but also responsibly made, to be treasured forever. Lionheartjewelry.com
