Messages of love and understanding

Valentine’s Day falls next Sunday and for many of today’s lovers, flowers and chocolates while still appreciated no longer really cut it as loving gifts. 

This year, then, why not make an effort and offer your significant other something she – or he – will treasure as a sign of your undying love.

 

 

Tory Burch 

1. Foldable Minnie Travel Ballet shoes, Bt11,200

2. Robinson Perforated handbag, Bt29,700

 

American fashion brand Tory Burch has plenty to make a woman feel good about herself and the brand’s special Valentine’s collection has lots of gorgeous apparel and accessories in a pastel palette. 

Among the items guaranteed to please are polo shirts, leather bird-inspired coin cases, pink wallets in different designs, mobile phone cases, foldable leather ballet shoes, Robinson perforated leather handbags and Robinson Fret-Patchwork totes. 

Tory Burch has stores at Siam Paragon and Central Chidlom. Call (02) 610 7734, (02) 655 7916.

 

 

The Emporium

1. Van Cleef & Arpels’ sweet Alhambra Effeuillage earrings, Bt216,100

2. Bvlgari’s B zero1 pink and white-gold pendant, Bt102,200 

 

For deep-pocketed guys who want to make a statement, The Emporium’s “District of Love” jewellery campaign is highlighting four distinctive collections from renowned brands.

Tiffany & Co’s Keys collection features elegant key-like pendants made from platinum and adorned with white and pink diamonds that represent strength, confidence and successful relationships. 

Famous for its classic and novel approach to design, Bvlgari presents a series of smart B.Zero1 rings in white, pink and yellow gold that are symbolic of undying love. Cartier, meanwhile, offers Trinity rings that are composed of three intertwining bands made from white, pink and yellow gold to underline fidelity, friendship and love.

For a gift that’s really precious, look no further than Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra collection that features a ring, long necklace, earrings, pendants and bracelets in pink or white gold all adorned with diamonds to reflect timeless love.

 

  

Siam Paragon 

1. Sett’s Lussuria necklace embellished with 19.69-carat aquamarine, 9.77-carat pink tourmaline and diamond on a white gold setting, Bt365,000

2. Gem Pavilion’s Platinum ring, embellished with 4.04-carat emerald, 5.48-carat sapphire and 2.1-carat diamond, Bt4,280,000

 

As part of its “Colour of Love” promotion, Siam Paragon brings together 15 jewellery boutiques, both local and international, in a glittering showcase of diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, aquamarine and tourmaline.

Participating brands include Trez Jewellery, Pannarai Jewellers, Mikimoto, Tang’s by Chua Lee, Charms Fine Jewelry, Bijoux de Louise, Blue River, Karat, Xavier by Uthai Jewelry, ST Diamond Design, Gems Pavilion, Sirus Tanya, Sette, Premiera and Prima Gems. 

Find out more at (02) 610 8000. 

 

 

Swarovski

1. Daytime Heart timepiece, Bt13,500

2. Exist bracelet, Bt6,300

 

Swarovski dishes out the love with a Valentine’s collection of two-tone hearts in shimmering crystal pave and polished rose gold tones. Highlights include the Cupid pendant, Dear’s delicate entwined hearts and the glamorous Exist Necklace that boasts a unique ribbon design in a beautiful infinity shape.

Swarovski has boutiques at Siam Paragon, Central Department Store, Mega Bangna and CentralWorld.

 

 

Loft 

1. Music box, Bt2,100

2. Lomo Instant Montenegro Fujifilm instax, Bt7,450

 

A store with a motto like “beyond ordinary” must surely be an ideal place to find a Valentine’s gift and Loft lives up top its promise with plenty of gift ideas for both him and her. 

All this month you’ll find music boxes with a doll popping out to whisper sweet nothing, Inori bracelet and couple rings that symbolise the true love, Robot photo albums in which to treasure all good memories and exclusive Mr Long Body dolls with a hand-warming heart-like pillow.

For the guys there’s an avian-inspired portable speaker with a mirrored finish and hidden audio and USB charging connections, Cotton Candy power banks, the Lomo Instant Montenegro Fujifilm instax, waterproof and shockproof Bluetooth speakers and a Nomad-Pod for Apple Watch chargers.