Gratifying gifts

Gratifying gifts

The latest Marcello de Cartier hobo bag in bronze makes a perfect day-to-night bag.

What better way to show your love this Valentine’s Day than with beautiful things?

WHEN it comes to Valentine’s Day, jewellery has always been the preferred choice to show your love to that special someone. With that in mind, we’ve picked out some lovely pieces.

Van Cleef & Arpels’ master jewellers created the Nid de Paradis collection especially for Valentine’s Day.

Love and nature have been the twin sources of inspiration for the brand for over a century, and this collection of three pieces – ring, earrings and pendant – reflects the spirit of the maison.

An allegorical element using a diamond resting within a spiral suggests eternal passion and the desire for protection, a romantic theme indeed.

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Carrera y Carrera has selected some special pieces inspired by the important and everlasting moments under the theme, “a moment, a treasure”.

Known for its unique and ornate pieces, Carrera y Carrera’s selections include a gorgeous, intricately-carved yellow gold Aqua ring from their Aqua collection. If you prefer diamonds, the Mi Princesa Collection has an array of beautiful diamond rings, such as the Medieval wedding band and Grecoroman ring. For something that will really catch the eye, pick the Alamar ring, of white gold and rose cut diamonds and a Mother-of-Pearl.

And if you want something striking, the Gardenia ring and matching pendant is of yellow gold with smoked quartz and enamel.

Dainty and delicate describes the Baile de Mariposas earrings of white gold and diamonds, with a diamond butterfly resting on mother-of-pearl.

Juicy Couture single letter charms.

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The younger ones or young at heart who prefer something colourful and fun can opt for Juicy Couture’s Love charms, which would make a wonderful gift.

Choose either different coloured bands with single letter charms or gold charms spelling the words “Love” and a heart, while the silver ones come with a diamente cupid’s bow and arrow.

A striking ring to catch the eye, the Lollipop from Kate Spade.

For something more intimate, try Juicy couture undies, which come packaged in a diamond case.

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Kate Spade also has a colourful and fun collection. The Lollie ring will brighten up any outfit with its striking pink stone and the colourful diamente against yellow gold. The Tutti Frutti necklace is aptly named as it is made of little coloured squares attached to a gold chain. And if you’re going for minimalism, select the Idiom bangles in gold or silver with the words “hand-in-hand” running around the bangle.

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If jewellery is too cliche, how about shoes? Tod’s Marlin Hyannisport is the perfect shoe for men and women. You can even have his and her matching shoes in different colours.

The Tod’s Marlin Hyannisport for men to match the women’s shoes.

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And what’s Valentine’s Day without a bag? The Marcello de Cartier hobo bag is the latest incarnation from the very popular Marcello de Cartier range. This soft leather bag comes in shades of bronze, ebony, black and tone-on-tone contrasts with python or water-snake skin.

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Not sure what to get the special man in your life? Writing instruments are always a good choice, after all, you know they’ll always use it.

Davidoff believes that all stories can be told or written, and their Davidoff Velero Collection is specially created for men and women who live their passions. The beautiful classic pens will certainly like true love, stand the test of time.

Tuscany in a fragrance from Annick Goutal Les Nuits d”Hadrien for men.

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Also for men, romance is in the air, as is Annick Goutal’s Les Nuits d’Hadrien. Think starry skies, a Tuscan Garden and the sensual scent of Tuscany by night.

■ The Van Cleef & Arpels Nid de Paradis collection is available at Van Cleef & Arpels, Starhill Gallery. Price upon application. The Tiffany Locks price ranges from RM100 to RM5,500, Tiffany heart pendant, RM5,500, Tiffany pink tourmaline ring, RM18k, all available at Tiffany & Co. at Pavilion KL and Suria KLCC. Carrera y Carrera can be found in Starhill Gallery, price upon application. The Juicy Couture charms start from RM550 and the undies in a diamond case is RM250. All are available at Juicy Couture, Pavilion KL. The Kate Spade Lolli ring is RM500, the Idiom bangles is RM280 each and the Tutti Frutti necklace is RM780. Kate Spade is located at The Gardens, Midvalley City. The Tod’s Marlin for both men and women starts at 1780 and is available at Tod’s, Pavilion KL and Suria KLCC. The Marcello de Cartier hobo bag is available at Cartier, Suria KLCC. Prices start at RM5650. The Davidoff Velero Collection is available at Davidoff, Starhill Gallery. Price upon application. The Annick Goutal Les Nuits d’Hadrien is priced at RM429 and can be found at Annick Goutal, Bangsar Shopping Center, Kensapothecary, Empire Shopping Gallery, Subang Jaya, Parkson Pavilion KL, Isetan KLCC and Isetan at The Gardens.

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