The ultimate Valentine’s Day gift guide

The quintessential reading companion for anyone who loves stones, settings and high shine, this is a close look at the world of jewellery in the form of a superbly glossy, coffee-table tome. Written by luxury expert Fabienne Reybaud, this book is extensively illustrated with atelier images, original sketches and colourful photography, and accompanied by a glossary of museum collections around the world and a buyer’s guide to investing in antique and vintage pieces.

The current love of all things Noughties on the style scene shows no sign of slowing – and when it comes to accessories, little more epitomises Millennium-core than the Mulberry Alexa. Named after Noughties ‘It’ girl Alexa Chung, this iconic handbag has been recently revived by the British leathergoods maker, but with two distinctly 1920s twists. The first is that it’s now crafted according to the strict sustainability requirements of the brand’s Made To Last Manifesto. Secondly, it’s been reimagined in a right-on-trend smaller size.

An ambitious crossover between one of Scotland’s most famous whisky distilleries and Frank Quitely, an acclaimed graphic artist for both Marvel and DC, this new collaboration is the first in a series to explore the myths of Bowmore’s home, the Isle of Islay. The result is two exceptional single malts: a 22-year-old matured in American oak hogsheads and a 33-year-old limited edition, with only 667 bottles being released worldwide. 
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Sometimes all you need from your romantic partner is a bit of emotional support. But how abut physical? Aussie bootmaker RM Williams has been making handsome, ready-for-anything-the-outback-can-throw-at-you boots for almost a century, giving men and women the protection they need to traverse the most rugged terrain. The brand’s leather Comfort Craftsman boots are a classic. Fitted with a slip-averse rubber sole, they’ll keep any wearer safe, warm and dry in the urban jungle, too.

For the glamorous globetrotter, this set of delicious fragrances from London-based perfumer Ormonde Jayne proves that the best scents can come in small packages. Featuring five of the house’s most-loved fragrances for men – Isfarkand, Ormonde Man, Nawab of Oudh, Ambre Royal and Montabaco – these 8ml vials are perfect for those who don’t want to sacrifice variety or space in their wash kit (and, of course, they’re ideal for hand luggage, too).

Giving exquisite chocolate as a Valentine’s Day gift is great, but what’s better is when you can enjoy it together. Belgian chocolatier Pierre Marcolini’s new Cœur à Cœur collection is dedicated to this idea, and nowhere is this more deliciously demonstrated than in the Hearts Unite Bite, which features a confection of two halves. On the red side is crunchy Piedmont hazelnut and Japanese charred sesame and on the pink side there’s hazelnut praline sprinkled with hazelnut chips

Trends come and go, but jewellery is for life. That said, the versatility to adapt pieces for different outfits, different events, different moods is a deliciously unexpected perk. This idea lies at the heart of British jeweller Boodles’ new Be Bold collection, consisting of a beautiful, 18-carat gold single mine origin pendant necklace, plus coordinating bracelet, to be combined and refashioned in six different ways for any occasion.

If only a big bunch of flowers will do for your beloved, why not bring that joy to them every single month? Online luxury florist Flowerbx offers three superb subscription services for different budgets, frequencies and tastes that will deliver bouquets to your darling’s door each week, fortnight or month for as long as you desire. Choose from classic or premium, or simply bouquet after bouquet of roses.

Baked goods are the food of love – and a light, crumbly, buttery biscuit sampled with a perfectly brewed cup of tea or coffee can be a true work of art. So it’s no surprise, perhaps, that the artisan British biscuit-makers at Biscuiteers have taken inspiration from some of the greatest modern artists for their Art of Love collection. Expertly hand-iced in striking shades of pink, blue and orange by the company’s in-house icing artists, these heart-shaped, show-stopping snacks put your average pack of digestives to shame.

Never know which fragrance to buy? British perfume designer Azzi Glasser – who has created scents for celebrities including Helena Bonham Carter and Orlando Bloom – is here to help. Book a one-to-one workshop at her studio in North London, where Azzi will take your loved one through the fascinating process of discovering a perfume that is entirely theirs, before they leave with an eau de parfum, a perfumed love oil and a scented body wash all infused with this personalised scent.