Get to the heart of the matter this Valentine’s and show your love with a romantic gift.
Here are some ideas for all budgets to get you started!
Prices correct at time of writing.
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SWEET ON YOU STYLISH JEWELLERY
‘WITH LOVE’ 9CT GOLD HEART CHARM NECKLACE
Inspired by the penned heart at the bottom of a love letter, this ‘With Love’ pendant symbolises that love. Set in 9ct yellow gold, each pendant hangs from a new 9ct yellow gold chain.
The pendant is handmade by a Master Goldsmith in Hatton Garden, London, making each piece unique.
Price: £135 from Open for Vintage.
LOVE GOLD PLATED BRACELET
Show your sentimental side with this handmade Love Gold Plated Bracelet. Coloured beads are set alongside 18ct gold plated beads, which in turn frame an adorable little dangling heart charm. Sparkling brightly thanks to its embellishment of cubic zirconia, the charm finishes off this charming bracelet perfectly!
Available in a selection of bright and beautiful colours, the delicate design is also ideal for layering.
Price: £12 from e&e Jewellery.
SMALL SILVER HAMMERED HEART STUD EARRINGS
This lovely pair of delicate Hammered Silver Heart Stud Earrings made from sterling silver makes a meaningful token of love for someone special. The gently hammered finish beautifully reflects the light, and gives a distinctive textured effect, making it a chic and contemporary piece of jewellery.
Price: £25 from Hersey & Sons.
HEART WARMING ACCESSORIES
HEART KEY RING
The key to your heart or a fun handbag accessory? This luxury padded Heart Keyring is hand-crafted from full-grain leather; the compact and lightweight design fits easily into pockets and bags alike, while the lstylis finish adds a cheerful sophistication to any key set. Pictured in Champagne Pebble but other colours also available.
Treat yourself or create a thoughtful gift for a loved one by having it personalised with initials.
Price: £45 from Aspinal of London.
1 PAIR SOUL WARMING SOCKS LADIES – HEAT HOLDERS
In a pretty and traditional Fair Isle design with heart motif bands, these gift boxed ladies Heat Holders Soul Warming Socks will keep you cosy while relaxing at home. The socks have two layers, bringing even more warmth, with a pretty knitted outer and a second inner layer thickly knitted into a looped pile that has been intensely brushed, giving it a deep fleece that is beautifully soft, and able to hold on to the warm air in and around it. The warming soles have a shaped anti-slip pattern tread.
Price: £11.99 from SockShop.
CAMILLA NAVY AND CREAM HEART PRINT SILK SCARF
The perfect raceday accessory, the Camilla silk scarf also adds colour and print to complement dinner date outfits or dress up everyday wear. Crafted from luxurious cream silk, this long scarf has a navy blue heart print and is finished with a green border.
Price: Was £75, now £50 from LK Bennett.
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS
LOVE IS HEART SOAP IN A TIN 150G
The perfect gift to help spread a little love, a luxurious 150g triple-milled, Love Is Heart Soap. A beautiful keepsake tin encloses the sweet, classic scent of Rose Petal.
Price: Was £5.21, now £3.45 from The Somerset Toiletry.
SO’HOME HEART COLANDER
For a truly surprising Valentine’s gift pour your heart into a colander! Made from strong stainless steel with gold coloured outer, a pair of large handles makes it easy to use, while a broad plinth keeps it stable. Drain water from food via the heart-shaped cut out holes.
Price: £14 from La Redoute.
PINK HEARTS CHILLY’S COFFEE CUP
Wear your heart on your (cup) sleeve with this Insulated Coffee Cup decorated in a classic Emma Bridgewater pink hearts design – and you can put tea or hot chocolate in it too. Hot drinks and hearts can keep warm in rosy harmony!
Price: £25 from Emma Bridgewater.
SPREAD THE LOVE WITH THOUGHTFUL EXTRAS
HEART TALK: POETIC WISDOM FOR A BETTER LIFE
This is a beautifully illustrated book from Cleo Wade, the artist, poet, and speaker who has been called ‘the Millennial Oprah’ by New York Magazine.
True to her hugely popular Instagram account, Cleo Wade brings her moving life lessons to Heart Talk, an inspiring, accessible, and spiritual book of wisdom for the new generation. Featuring over one hundred and twenty of Cleo’s original poems, mantras, and affirmations, this book is a daily pep talk to keep you feeling empowered and motivated.
Price: Paperback edition RRP £12.99, available for £10.04 + FREE delivery from Wordery.
HEART PEWTER SPOON
Who doesn’t love a spoon?! Handmade in the UK by Glover and Smith this Pewter Spoon makes a gorgeous Valentine’s gift and also a perfect Tenth Anniversary gift as Pewter is 92% Tin.
Unlike a knife, the heart spoon’s friendly and feminine character makes an expression of love, commitment and memory.
Made from solid polished lead free pewter which is non-tarnishing and completely food safe, and as it is solid metal, the surface of your heart love spoon will never flake like a silver plated spoon.
Price: £20.95 from Glover and Smith via Etsy.
PLANT A HEART
Plant a Heart – Wildflower seeds for a gift that goes on giving… post the packet inside a Valentine’s Card or add a Letterbox Gift box of brownies, spa pack or other treat to make it even more special.
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