How To Find The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gifts, As Explained By Our Experts
When it comes to finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, it’s time to ask our experts. Whether you’re looking for first Valentine’s gifts or meaningful gifts for your soulmate, follow our tips and advice to find the gifts to wow.
We’re all about sentimental pieces, gifts to treasure, and giving jewellery and watches that show them how much you really know them. So, passionate gifters, prepare to find presents that will impress the one that means the world this Valentine’s Day. We’ve rounded up our very own trend-obsessed experts, our diamond connoisseurs and our watch enthusiasts to give you their top three tips to finding a gift they’ll really love. Including thinking about your budget, their lifestyle and interests, and their personal style, our experts are here to help!
Our Valentine’s Day must-haves will also impress even the most hard-to-buy-for loved ones, and you can discover even more inspiration in our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide and our Men’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide. Our experts are here with tips for gifting beautiful jewellery and watch gifts…
Meet our experts
We can’t wait to introduce you to some of our many Beaverbrooks experts. With years of experience, knowledge and expertise in jewellery and watches, our experts are here to help, advise, and answer any questions you may have about finding the perfect gift.
1. Think about your budget
One of the first things to consider when finding a Valentine’s Day gift for someone, is how much you want to spend on them.
“It can always be difficult when deciding what to spend on someone. Some quick hints I will always give our customers are; when will they wear the piece? What occasion are we celebrating? Special occasions may imply a more pragmatic spend. That will help you understand how much to spend on an item.” - James, Assistant Manager, Trafford Store.
Once you’ve got an idea of a budget in mind, you can narrow down your search for the perfect present, and have a good starting place. We have beautiful gifts for every budget, so whether you’re thinking of gifting a fashionable piece of jewellery or a luxury Swiss watch, you can find something special.
Gifts under £100
“It’s never been easier to unbox a little magic this Valentine’s Day with our favourite gifts under £100. Carefully hand-selected, these presents show a lot of love, and we’re sure you’ll find something to make your favourite people smile.” – Courtney, Jewellery Buyer.
Give the gift of designer chic with these Michael Kors 14ct Yellow Gold Plated Stud Earrings. The iconic Michael Kors earrings are at the top of our wish-list for Valentine’s gifts for 2024, and are perfect for a present that fits in an under £100 budget. Plus, they can even be paired with the matching necklace and bracelet for all-out elegance.
We love this Emporio Armani Stainless Steel Bracelet, a Valentine’s Day must-have for the stylish person in your life. We think the link design and emblematic Emporio Armani logo would complement a watch with a stainless steel bracelet perfectly, or it would look just as fashionable worn solo.
Gifts under £500
If your budget is set at £500 or under, find something extra special with a Swiss watch, or opt for designer pieces, beautifully crafted with show stopping style.
This Tissot T-Classic Chrono XL Classic Steel and Gold Plated Men's Watch is perfect if you’re looking to gift a Swiss watch for under £500 this Valentine’s Day. We love the sporty chronograph dial in a stand-out rich green colour.
This Vivienne Westwood Lady Sydenham Gold Tone Pink Quartz Ladies Watch is a Valentine’s must-have for the glamorous one in your life. The bright, lipstick pink dial and gold-tone case and bracelet make this Vivienne Westwood timepiece oh-so stylish.
Gifts over £500
“If you're choosing a gift for a lifetime, look at buying a diamond-set piece and pay particular attention to the claw work and how secure the diamonds are in its setting. That's a piece for every day and forever.” - James, Trafford Store.
This Starlit 18ct White Gold Diamond Pendant boasts a constellation of breathtaking sparkle, and is the ultimate diamond necklace for your loved one to shine in. From our exclusive Starlit by Beaverbrooks diamond collection, this pendant is inspired by the stars that light up the night sky.
Give the gift of forever this Valentine’s Day with this 18ct Yellow and White Gold Diamond Ring. This eternity ring is a beautiful yet sentimental Valentine’s Day gift for someone special, and is crafted in luxurious 18ct yellow and white gold, with an array of sparkling diamonds.
For more Valentine’s Day gifting inspiration to symbolise your forever, visit our Eternity Ring Buying Guide.
2. Think about their lifestyle, interests & hobbies
Next, consider what type of gift they’d make the most of. Think about what your loved one likes to do in their spare time, or how they like to spend their day-to-day. This is definitely worth considering when choosing the perfect gift for them.
“You should think about what their interests are. If they're really sporty and into their fitness, then we have lots of different watch options that will be suitable for lots of different activities. Whereas, if they're more into their fashion and their styling, then they might want another piece of jewellery to add to their collection.” - Eleanor, Sales Consultant, Maidstone Store.
“Consider what their lifestyle's like. If they work outdoors a lot or use their hands, then a delicate ring might not be the best option. However, a watch or nice pair of earrings will be more suited to their day-to-day.” - Eleanor, Sales Consultant, Maidstone Store.
If you’re looking for a gift for someone who loves to save their best pieces for special occasions, diamonds, fine jewellery, or a luxury watch are the ultimate choice. If you’re looking for a gift that will perfect for everyday, glamorous styling, a jewellery set would be perfect.
A gift set they can wear all day, everyday
This Silver Cubic Zirconia Heart Halo Pendant and Earrings Set is the perfect way to shine, this Valentine’s Day, and beyond. The sterling silver and dazzling cubic zirconia crystals create a beautiful heart motif, the ultimate way to gift someone your heart.
Looking for a matching jewellery set for someone who loves to stand out in sophistication? This Silver Men's Curb Chain and Bracelet Set is sleek, chic, and is crafted in sterling silver. These pieces will complement his daily style flawlessly.
Heart jewellery is always a sentimental choice for Valentine’s Day gifting. For more inspiration, discover Our Favourite Heart Jewellery Pieces.
Watches to suit their lifestyle
“If they’re a sporty person or interested in fitness, we have many watches to suit so many different activities. If they’re more into fashion and styling, we can find them the right piece to add to their collection.” - Darren, Sales Consultant, Metro Store.
Do they like to stay active during their day-to-day? For the fitness-focussed, this Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar Edition Smartwatch will answer all their wishes this Valentine’s Day.
Looking for an extra special gift for a Swiss watch lover? This TAG Heuer Special Edition Formula 1 Gulf Chronograph Quartz Men’s Watch is a Valentine’s must-have. And if they love to keep up to speed with motorsports or live a fast-paced lifestyle, the chronograph dial will make sure they never miss a second.
Got your eyes on these remarkable timepieces? They come with an extra WOW! Receive a free gift card worth up to £350 when you purchase a luxury watch over £1,000. So, you can get their Valentine’s present sorted, and treat yourself to something special too. We won’t tell if you won’t!
3. What’s their personal style?
Their personal style can say a lot about the jewellery and watches they like to wear. Do they wear gold or silver jewellery? Hoops or studs? A watch with a strap or a bracelet? Keep an eye out and get to know your loved one’s style before buying a Valentine’s Day gift.
“I always start by asking about your loved one’s style. Take note of their wardrobe and what kind of make-up or perfume they wear. Would they prefer something more trend-led or would they love something more meaningful?” - Emma, Supervisor, Bracknell Supervisor.
Choose jewellery similar to the pieces they already love
“Consider things like the colour of metals they would choose. This will help us to find something that will complement their existing jewellery collection perfectly.” - Ellie, Sales Consultant, Maidstone Store.
Do they love to wear gold jewellery? If so, this is one of our favourite bracelets for an on-trend loved one. They’ll adore this 9ct Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Clover Bracelet. There’s even matching earrings to wear it with too.
If you’re shopping for a sentimental gift for someone who loves silver jewellery, this Silver Petite Initial M Necklace is perfect. Crafted in sterling silver, gift them one that represents their initial, or that of someone they love. Initial necklaces make beautiful presents for Galentine’s Day gifting too, and you can even match and wear yours with your bestie.
Looking for a Galentine’s Day gift to show your best friend just how much they mean? Discover our Best Galentine’s Day Gifts For Under £100.
Find a watch to complement their style
“If it's a watch for everyday, then a stainless steel bracelet is going to be really durable for wearing all the time. And if it's a special occasion piece, then a leather strap is going to go well with a suit, every time.” – Darryl, Retail Support Manager.
For someone special who loves to wear a sleek bracelet, this BOSS Tyler Stainless Steel Black Quartz Men’s Watch is ideal. The dial accents stand out against a black dial and bracelet, making it a stunning dress watch to complement daytime to evening attire.
If your loved one prefers to wear a metal bracelet, this Longines DolceVita Quartz Ladies Watch is one they’ll never want to take off. We’re obsessed with the delicate dial and timeless design, making it the ultimate ‘it girl’ watch. It will complement their sterling silver and white gold jewellery pieces, too.
These timepieces come with an extra WOW! Receive a free gift card worth up to £350 when you purchase a luxury watch over £1,000. So you can self-gift a watch you’ll love, and also get that piece of jewellery your loved one has had their eye on.
If you’re looking for more help and advice, visit us or book an appointment in-store and speak to one of our friendly experts to find something special.
Our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide and Men’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide are full of beautiful jewellery, watch and diamond gifts that they’re sure to love this Valentine’s Day. Or, if you’re planning on gifting someone you love the ultimate present, discover Ten Of The Best Proposal Ideas Perfect For Valentine’s Day.
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