Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Him and Her

From Him, for Her

Jewelry

Jewelry is a classic Valentine's day present and for good reason. A piece of jewelry can show that you know her tastes and her personality. An endless variety of designs enables you to choose a piece that carries a specific meaning like a good luck charm or a symbolic number for example. It doesn't necessarily have to be deep, powerful symbolism to be memorable. On our fifth Valentine's Day together, I gave my girlfriend a 5-stack Pianegonda Bond ring. I gave her each component separately at different moments during our dinner and movie date to represent each year that we were together. It could have been five years, or five months. The bottom line is that my theatrics made the event meaningful and therefore memorable.

Pianegonda is all about Love. They make this clear with their jewelry and even the names of their collections. It would almost seem like much of their jewelry is made exclusively for Valentine's Day! One of their newest pieces, a ring found in the Loving Hearts Collection, would be a perfect gift for a woman who has a weak spot for hearts and is accustomed to wearing wider rings and bands. For someone who prefers a more reserved style or who is less attracted to iconic symbols, Calgaro's Boheme earrings are meant to capture the freedom and vitality of a Bohemian lifestyle. If you don't think either of these items would properly portray the importance of your relationship, then gold and diamonds may suffice. Ron Hami's Diamond Carved 18 karat gold three-piece band is inspired by the forms of nature. Of course if you really want to put your all into your gift, there is no better way then to customize a unique design like one of these. Its not too late to do so in time for next month.

Flowers and Chocolate

This category is probably as old as St. Valentine himself. Regardless of this, it is a proven procurer of brownie points. Make sure that you include her favourite varieties in the bouquet. Exclude extremely fragrant ones if she is not too attracted by the smell of flowers. In my opinion there is only one place that you need to visit to get flowers in Montreal. That place is Fleuriste Gilchrist in Ogilvy.

A One-Night Hotel Getaway

There is nothing better or more romantic then taking a night off from the day-to-day, and Valentine's day is the perfect excuse to do so. Montreal has got some great hotels at prices that are low compared to many other major cities. A good idea is to let the experts organize a one-night local getaway that is tailored to her desires. A good place to start is by contacting a local luxury concierge service like Purple Tie.

... and a Few Ideas for the Ladies

Watch Accessories

Guys say that they are simple to please. While this is true in many respects, its not always the case when it comes to gifting. A safe bet is to offer accessories for items that he already has. If he has more then one automatic-winding watch, then consider an Orbita watch winder. With a winder he will not need to wind and set his watches each time he changes from one to the other.

Jewelry

Jewellery can be difficult to pick out for men. If you are confident that you know his tastes, we have several options that have made very successful gifts in the past. Sauro makes a wide assortment of bracelets that range from subtle to conspicuous. All Sauro bracelets offer extremely innovative designs, and these Italian-made pieces are perfect for guys that appreciate quality and luxury. DeMaria's Human Rights collection offers great rings for men. The HRA003 is a popular model, fashionable, and supports Amnesty International's cause to uphold Human Rights around the world.

Other Gift Ideas

Some of the better Valentine's Day gift ideas that apply for women apply for men too. A romantic night including dinner and a hotel suite in Old Montreal can be appreciated by both. Lingerie is a popular Valentine's Day gift that women receive, but lets face the fact that this is perfectly suited as a gift for men.

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This year, when choosing a Valentine's Day gift for your loved one, remember that it truly is the thought that counts. You don't need to be extremely creative, a Don Juan, or a sugar daddy/mamma. Just make sure that your gift ideas represent something special about your relationship and they will well appreciated.

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If you are out of gift ideas for this holiday season, Corum is suggesting several new models that will make even the most discerning recipient ecstatic. The company' award-winning bridge movements are - as always - in the spotlight showcased in models like the Ti-Bridge, Golden Bridge, and the new golden Bridge Lady.

The Bridge-bearing watches that will be available for the Holidays will all be limited editions. The Black Ti-Bridge, based on the second place finisher for Watch of the Year 2009 the Ti-Bridge, is made of black titanium inside and out. The Corum CO 007 calibre movement is constructed using black titanium plates and bridges. Only 250 of these 43mm, minimalistic, masterpieces will be produced in total.

For the woman who appreciates intricate watchmaking as well as high-end joellerie, the Golden Bridge Lady will capture her fascination. The 18 karat red gold case of the watch is hand-set with 180 full-cut natural diamonds of top quality, and the golden Bridge movement is visible through two sapphire crystals on the front and back of the watch.

Two new versions of the Golden Bridge are now also available, albeit in limited quantities, encased in titanium. The Golden Bridge Titanium and Golden Bridge Black Titanium fluently combine titanium with the elegance of the Golden Bridge design. Both pieces are rare with tiny production numbers. Anyone who receives this gift will surely feel loved.

Image left: Bridge Black Titanium, right Golden Bridge Lady

This year, Valentine's Day falls within an economic recession. For this reason consumer's gift ideas may be a little bit toned-down this time around. But there is another way to look at it. Because of the slowdown in the retail sector, many stores like ours are offering great prices on their jewelry collections. At the Matt Baily boutique you can take advantage of some great specials right now.

Traditionally, Valentine's Day gifts are fashion-oriented and of lesser quality then gifts for anniversaries or birthdays. Thanks to low prices you can give fine 18 karat gold jewelry, at prices close to branded items of lesser quality. Pieces like those in the Matt Baily collections will always be in fashion and will find a special place in her heart forever.

Take advantage of great offers and upgrade your gift.

In the past, a lot of talk and controversy has taken place about the ethics of the jewelry industry. From the sale of diamonds that helped fund brutal military activity, to the destruction of natural habitats in order to mine precious metals and stones. Finally in the past several years, our society has started to care enough about these issues that it has actually become profitable for jewelry and watch companies to adopt more eco-friendly and socially responsible manufacturing methods.

DeMaria is an Italian jewellery company that has partnered with Amnesty International to bring a beautiful collection highlighting the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The sales of the Human Rights pieces benefit Amnesty International and their humanitarian work. The jewelry is made in Italy out of silver and each piece is inscribed with an excerpt from the Declaration of Human Rights.

The rings are beautiful and will surely inspire people to ask questions. The owner of these pieces is not only contributing financially to the cause, but also spreading knowledge about Amnesty International's work.

Visit DeMaria's website for more information, and keep an eye on MattBaily.ca. We will soon add this new brand to our site. Visit Amnesty International's website for more information about their cause.

The large watch fashion trend is still going strong. It makes quite the fashion statement when you see an elegantly dressed woman or celebrity wearing a large sporty timepiece. It exudes confidence and attitude, while still being functional and incredibly easy to read.

Watches that have been great sellers with the ladies, are the Bell & Ross BR01 and BR03 Instrument models, the U-Boat Flightdeck and Classico models even up to 55mm if you can believe that, as well as the Alpina 48mm Avalanche Extreme and Corum Admirals Cup 48mm Competition.

Imagine your husband or boyfriends face when he sees you wearing a watch that is bigger than his.

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