#7163 heart lock and key pendant brooch

Have you ever stopped to consider what gift will convey your love this coming Valentine's Day?
 
How do you say "I love you forever"?

A cheap box of chocolates from Costco or flowers from the local gas station simply doesn't cut it. 

To give a meaningful gift, put some thought and effort into the project. It's not difficult.

Antique jewelry ticks every box for the perfect Valentine's Day gift. Finding the perfect piece of antique jewelry that conveys your story, emotion and more is simple if you follow my advice below.

#7582  the goddess, Psyche represents love and transformation.    

Start in time. Give yourself time to consider, do a little research and possibly change your mind and start again. A couple of weeks should be fine.

#5658                                                  small co-joined double ring from Ancient Rome

Here's what you must consider:
1. What does he or she like? Their taste, preferences and priorities in life. 
2. What suits their personality and lifestyle?  What is their personal lifestyle? Kind of goes with above - see, it's simple. 
3. What message do you want to convey? Is it dead serious 'Marry me now' or maybe a little more lighthearted? 
   remember that different gems have age-old-symbolism. For example garnets for passion, devotion and deep affection; rubies for fiery love and lifelong commitment. Whichever angle you judge antique jewelry from, you will find a message. 
More considerations:
4. Where and who do you buy from? (the answer: reputable sellers who won't skin you alive and will answer your questions and do their best to actually help you find a suitable piece).  Talk to them (via email, but communicate). 
5. Once you focus in on a piece, check the materials' condition. 

#7391 heart brooch

Antique jewelry conveys its own messages, symbolism and connection with history.  It subtly lets your partner know that you are sensitive, sensible and tuned in enough to understand its significance and value.
Today, it is part of the Gen Z and up sensibilities to care about the environment. Antique jewelry is a sustainable luxury. 
Over and above all, antique jewelry conveys a sense of the past.  Evoke all of the above without saying a word. 

Just give the gift.
#7566  pink enamel pendant locket - the ultimate romantic gift.    
 

Please see previous posts on gift ideas, romantic and symbolic themes and the history of St. Valentine's Day - posts 50, 51 posted a year ago.

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