Common shapes include round bowls, novelty/carved bowls, heart-shaped bowls, and an octagonal wood dish.

The acacia wood dish should be hand-washed with mild soap, thoroughly dried, and occasionally oiled with food-grade mineral oil to preserve the wood’s luster.

The metal/alloy heart bowls list capacities from about 8 ounces up to 28 ounces (examples include 8 oz, 12 oz, and 28 oz).

Several metal heart bowls and some decorative alloy pieces explicitly list use as a jewelry holder or keepsake dish in addition to holding candies or small treats.