💟 Heart Decoration

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Meaning

A stylized heart with a white center and a contrasting (usually pink or purple) border. Unlike the classic ❤️, it looks more decorative. Often used in social networks, messengers, and design as an alternative to the classic ❤️.

Love and affection - like other hearts, it expresses tender feelings, sympathy or romantic love.
Spirituality or kindness - sometimes used in a more elevated sense, as a symbol of purity, mercy or faith.
Stylish or retro shade – due to its unusual design (white heart in a pink/purple frame) it can convey nostalgia or vintage aesthetics.
Support or care - in friendly correspondence means a warm attitude.
Romance and tenderness - like a cute, slightly vintage analogue ❤️.
Friendly support - in correspondence with loved ones to express warm feelings.

Interesting Facts

The 💟 symbol appeared in Unicode (Unicode 6.0, 2010) under the name "Heart Decoration" .
The design is inspired by Japanese kawaii culture , where similar hearts were featured in manga, anime and girls' products back in the 1980s and 90s.
In Japan, it is called "decorative heart" (装飾ハート) and is often used in the "lolita" and "fruits" styles.
In Japan, 💟 is sometimes used instead of ❤️ to avoid associations with blood (traditionally, ❤️ symbolizes passion rather than tenderness).
Popular in K-pop – Korean idols (eg BTS, Blackpink) use this emoji on social media to communicate with fans.
Gender Neutrality – Unlike 💖 (pink heart), 💟 is less often associated with a purely "girly" aesthetic.
Vintage Chic & Retro & Pop Culture – In the 2020s, it was loved for its nostalgic retro look, similar to 90s stickers.
Reminds me of the 80s and 90s style , cartoons like Sailor Moon or Hello Kitty .
Fashion and design – it is used in prints on clothes, cards, jewelry.