If you’re looking for fun and memorable ideas for Valentine’s Day gifts or dates, we’ve gathered some that will earn you major brownie points. Flowers, staycations, workshops, spas, jewellery, romantic meals and even bungy jumping, we’ll let you do the choosing – or should we say wooing!
Jewellery for Valentines’ Day
His and Her Jewellery from Forbidden Hill
Above are Forbidden Hill’s Hue and Kawung Silk Bangles, from $190 and Melaka and Ban Zu Cufflinks, from $195
With Forbidden Hill’s regionally-inspired jewellery, your Valentines’ Day gift will be treasured for years to come. The brand’s unique collections blend contemporary design with motifs drawn from Southeast Asian cultures, making them meaningful keepsakes as well as gorgeous adornments – they also come packaged in elegant gift boxes! Show your thoughtfulness by customising the Hue or Kawung Silk Bangle with her favourite colours. With a choice of 20 different hues in pure Thai silk, you’re sure to find the right one. Or, style him up in the Melaka or Ban Zu Cufflinks. Beautifully-crafted in sterling silver and inspired by historical port cities in the region, they make great conversation starters.
6909 5160 | forbiddenhill.com
Ideas for Valentines’ Day Curated by J
Curated by J introduces Aleyolé to Singapore. This stunning Spanish jewellery is designed in Barcelona, and made in 18K gold-plated sterling silver 925 – think simple day-to-day feminine jewellery, with a hint of glamour. These are small treasures for all women, to provide them with a daily dose of luxury – after all, we wear many different hats every day, and we deserve to be celebrated! Let each piece of jewellery bring joy, as a celebration of your journeys and truths.
9711 1514 | curatedbyj.com
IG: @Curated_byj
Buy your gem a Madly fabulous Valentine’s Day gem!
If you’re looking for a gift that your beloved will treasure for the rest of her life, look no further than MADLY’s everlasting sparkle. The brand’s jewellers use the finest 0.1 percent of coloured gemstones, from neon paraibas to warm sunset padparadscha sapphires and rich and rare tsavorites. Their bespoke process involves you sitting next to an experienced designer, choosing every stone together, and actualising a vision of a piece of heirloom-worthy jewellery. If it’s a piece for yourself to wear, you can be certain it will embody your style, achievements and aspirations. If it’s a gift, then it will be imbued with all the love the giver can muster. Either way, you’ll get both the experience as well as the bauble!
7 Ann Siang Hill, #02-01
6650 1544 | madlygems.com
Lustre’s Gemstones make a perfect Valentine’s Gift
This “proudly Singaporean” label specialises in guilt-free yet luxurious gemstone accessories. Lustre sources gemstones from all around the world; they make for a great alternative to silver or gold accessories. Inspired by founder Anaita Thakkar’s travels, the exquisite original designs feature geometrical shapes and nature elements. Plus, they’re all made in limited quantities – once they’re gone, they are rarely repeated, so keep your eyes on Lustre’s social media for updates! Shop online (with worldwide shipping) or visit the spacious studio, which provides an intimate setting for an unhurried shopping experience. Grab your girlfriends, or book an appointment with Anaita for that personalised touch.
facebook.com/Shoplustre | 9366 9755 | shoplustre.com
Jewellery of love from Aartnah
What do women really want for Valentine’s Day? Artnash says jewellery, of course! Flowers and sweets are always welcome, but do they really show love? The Artnash team can make a perfect personalised piece of jewellery to suit your budget, or you can buy from their off-the-shelf range! What else could you ask for? Email aarti@artnash.sg
to discuss your custom jewellery ideas.
Instagram: @artnashsg
Pretty and affordable jewellery
You don’t have to spend a lot this Valentine’s Day for the perfect gift of love. White Ginger’s pretty selection of bracelets make a thoughtful present, and they can beautifully gift-wrap them for you too! Choose from a range of bracelets, necklaces and earrings, all in elegant, timeless designs. Every purchase comes with a no-quibbles exchange guarantee.
#03-04 Tanglin Mall
6235 0322 | white-ginger.com
Other Ideas for Valentine’s Day Gifts
An already wrapped gift from Lanos
This online gift shopping platform is easy to use and everything is beautifully wrapped and with a personalised message – bargain! Lanos has elegant gift ideas curated from around the world to suit all budgets. At the same time, it’s a socially responsible platform that empowers creators, craftsmen and artisans. It does this by working with small and medium-sized manufacturers, female entrepreneurs and low-income workers who are skilled at creating beautiful “giftable” products, but who lack the reach to an overseas market. Choosing one of these gifts means that you get to make a difference to your love life, while making a difference to the day-to-day lives of many others!
Enjoy free next-day delivery on local orders above $100.
Visit lanos.sg to find out more.
Lovely Sleepwear from Rawbought
Love is in the air and with Valentine’s Day around the corner, Rawbought has launched their latest sleepwear collection featuring Carezza Lace Short Set and an everyday classic Kiri Lingerie Set. With a little help from this new collection, you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect gift for that special someone this year or even for yourself!
Valentines Gifts for Men
Printed Boxer Shorts & More
The Shirt Bar has some great T-shirts and cool boxer shorts among its menswear range, which we think are perfect for the man in your life! If you know him very well, you could even stretch to a pair of leather shoes and polka dot socks to make him look ultra-cool!
Create memory photobooks
Surprise your Valentine with a printed photo book of special moments this year! Artitude Designs is able to help you compile and lay out your photos in personalised memory books with fun captions, notes and embellishments. You can get them in either jute fabric handmade covers or as printed bound books in a variety of colours. Visit the website for samples.
Prices for a jute fabric memory book starts at $280 (minimum of 24 pages). You can also add a digital flip-style version for $75 – the link can be easily shared with others.
Bungy Jump Together?
Here’s how to have an unforgettable Valentine’s Day: visit AJ Hackett Sentosa. Soaring high above the ground on Siloso Beach, you and your brave date will have the chance to leap off the 47-metre-high Bungy Jump, enjoy a thrilling ride on the Giant Swing, or traverse the Skybridge, a 40-metre walkway with see-through sections. If you’re there in the evening, don’t miss catching the sunset from the Paulaner Sundowner Deck. After all the fun, fuel up at the alfresco dining area, which serves drinks and delicious food from 12pm.
30 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa Island
6911 3070 | ajhackett.com/sentosa
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