Valentines Day gift ideas - In pictures

Jewellery can be a bit of a Valentine's Day minefield. Hearts are too twee, and when they come in two parts, for "His and Her" wearing, we lose the will to live. So opt for something which could be a statement (you anchor my life!) or could just be an insult (you weight me down..) Ambiguity is good. All the pieces on boticca.com are limited edition, so if this runs out, then do browse the rest of the site for quirky, unusual ideas

Limited edition anchor necklace, £103
By Circe
Buy online at Boticca.com Photograph: PR

Even if the biggest effort you make on Valentine's Day is to put a card in an envelope, you could make it a reallly special card - a small piece of art to be framed and kept long beyond the 14 February. These delightful prints from Ashley Alexander can be found at the Shop Floor Project website - which is also a treasure trove of arty, unusual gifts

Handmade cards, £2.95 each
By Ashley Alexander
Buy online at theshopfloorproject.com Photograph: PR

This love birds print, a detail from a 17th century Gujarati wall hanging, is very sweet. But if your tastes run to the less romantic - though still, of course - terribly artistic, it's well worth browsing the huge library of prints at the V&A's online shop. You can order any in a variety of formats, from unframed print to framed canvas

Stretched canvas print, £75
From the V&A print shop Photograph: PR

If you must buy chocolates (it's not that we object to them, we just think they are for the other 364 days of the year too) then at least make them limited edition, Michelin-starred-chef chocolates. These are created by Jason Atherton for Harvey Nichols - and three of the boxes even contain a "golden ticket" to win a meal at his new restaurant (opening late March)

Limited edition praline box, £39.95
By Jason Atherton
Buy online at harveynichols.com

Photograph: PR

A heart pendant engraved with "Lima Oscar Victor Echo" - a gorgeous romantic gift but with a very fashionable edge

Heart pendant, £99
By Comfort Station
Buy online at comfortstation.co.uk Photograph: PR

Want to make a more-than-a-card but less-than-a-proper-present gesture? How about this romantically themed screenprint from Anja Jane

Unframed screen print, £6.50
By Anja Jane
Buy online at anjajane.com Photograph: PR

Top tip for those traditionalists who think Valentines Day must equate to lingerie (more in hope than expectation?) - Mimi Holliday. You will not find any red satin, but lots of lovely, feminine styles bound to please your recipient without giving the impression your first choice was Ann Summers but you couldn't find a branch.

Left: Bra £54, and French knickers, £45
Right: Bra £47 and boyshorts, £39
By Mimi Holliday
Buy online at damaris.co.uk or call 020 7613 2213 for stockists Photograph: PR

Made from ethically-mined silver (no damaging chemicals and child labour here) these leaping hare earrings have a touch of spring about them

Earrings, £159
By Oria
Buy online at econe.co.uk Photograph: PR

Rob Ryan's charming paper cut designs have become ubiqituous of late, but they are still a lovely way to say "let's share a cup of tea together". Nothing could be more romantic than a strong brew, surely - so we'll even let the "his and her" idea pass, just this once

His and her mugs, £16.95
By Rob Ryan
Buy online at bloomsburystore.com Photograph: PR

With a bundle of treats from local producers - from chocolate pudding to the distinctly less sweet chilli and fennel popcorn, this is the perfect present if you are planning to stay in and avoid exorbitant set price menus

Sweet treats hamper, £19.99
Buy online at loveyourlarder.com Photograph: PR

Scented candles are, admittedly, hardly the most adventurous of gifts, but then Diptyque are the Rolls Royce of scented candles, so this is a great gift for someone who appreciates the finer labels in life

Candle set, £55
By Diptyque
Buy online at spacenk.co.uk Photograph: PR