Flowers are fleeting, chocolates a little bit less so as it can linger on the hips longer than the lips, but for a Valentine’s Day gift that has more permanence, nothing can match fine jewellery.
Have a heart
Nothing says love more than a heart, and according to Marsha Bryant of Island Companies, those looking for a romantic gift for Valentine’s Day will be spoilt for choice this year.
“Our fine jewellery buyer really went all out in affairs of the heart and we have over 84 styles of different types of heart jewellery ranging from around $125 for a cute piece by Thomas Sabo, to thousands of dollars for stunning all diamond encrusted hearts,” she says.
Even if you think the object of your affection may not be a heart-shaped pendant person, there are few gifts that can elicit the same response on Valentine’s Day.
“There isn’t a woman that doesn’t just get all aflutter when they get something like that for a Valentine’s Day gift. Don’t ever underestimate the power of a heart,” smiles Marsha.
The heart motif is also available in Pandora beads, allowing you to add a charm to an existing bracelet or start a whole new passion on Valentine’s Day by giving a charm bracelet with a heart-themed charm.
For a very understated heart design, the John Hardy collection offers beautifully simple bamboo heart pendants that capture the romance of the day while retaining the clean lines and elegance John Hardy is known for.
Add some sparkle
Many view the romantic tone of Valentine’s Day as the perfect time to pop the question, and with a vast selection of loose diamonds to choose from, Diamonds Direct can help make the moment even more special with custom jewellery.
“If you want to find that one of a kind piece for that one of a kind person you don’t have to look any further,” says Marsha.
“We have expert jewellers on staff, so once you’ve selected the stone and the mounting you will have something truly unique. In Diamonds Direct the mountings that we carry are exclusive to Diamonds Direct in the Caribbean – there are no other retailers in the Caribbean that carry these particular styles.”
When it comes to diamonds though, nothing compares to a Hearts On Fire, the world’s most perfectly cut diamond. Cut under 100 times magnification and with perfect symmetry, the diamond reflects more light out of the top of the diamond, which means the diamond is much brighter than bigger stones of a lesser cut.
“Hearts On Fire has come out with some spectacular products in both 18 karat white gold and platinum in the heart motifs. We also have the Acclaim and Transcend diamond pendants which are truly special for any occasion. You can spot them from across the room,” says Marsha.
Diamonds are not the only stone that has a place on Valentine’s Day, with the ruby, which signifies passion, also representing a very good choice.
“We have one of the largest assortments of rubies. A ruby is for passion, and even if you’ve been married 30 years you still want to let your sweetheart know that they’ve still got it,” says Marsha.
Even if the range of choices may seem a little intimidating, there can be little doubt that any piece will hit the mark.
“Whatever it is that you select in a piece of fine jewellery, it will be the right choice because it is so precious,” says Marsha.
Give a romantic moment
If pendants and rings don’t seem like the right choice, Island Companies carries a range of other gift ideas throughout its stores.
For someone planning a romantic evening, the Swarovski boutique has a selection of very romantic stemware with martini glasses and wine goblets featuring stems filled with Swarovski crystals.
“For those who are inclined to pick up a bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolates and do a little champagne toast, it is the perfect gift. Swarovski glasses with a bottle of champagne – it doesn’t get much better than that, unless you are planning to hang a diamond pendant on it,” smiles Marsha.
The Philip Stein boutique also boasts a selection of new men’s and ladies’ watches just in time for Valentine’s Day, with the added bonus of a gift of Philip Stein perfume with purchase.
“We are continually adjusting the product line and the services to be certain they get the best they can get anywhere in the world. And with our 90-day global money back gold star guarantee, it speaks for itself,” says Marsha.