Love is in the air, and this year, we’re taking romance to a whole new level! Whether you’re celebrating a long-term partner, a new flame, a friendship or yourself, our Valentine’s Luxury Gift Guide is here to help you find the wow factor.
Here is our selection of breathtaking pieces that do more than just dazzle; they are timeless investments that pair high-end elegance with lasting value.
Solange Azagury-Partridge
In the quiet, Victorian thoroughfares of West London sits a boutique that feels less like a traditional jeweller and more like a surrealist dreamscape. This is the home of Solange Azagury-Partridge, a designer who has spent over three decades proving that fine jewellery doesn’t have to be serious, but it must be spectacular.
From her cult-classic Hotlips rings to her tenure as the Creative Director of Boucheron, Solange has carved a niche as the “thinking woman’s jeweller.” Her work is defined by Chromance a term she coined to describe her deep, romantic obsession with colour.
Solange’s career didn’t start with a formal apprenticeship; it started with a kiss. In 1987, she designed her own engagement ring: a large, rough diamond perched precariously on a bold gold band. It was a rejection of the pristine aesthetic of the time.
By 1995, she launched her most famous creation: The Hotlips Ring, a plump, enamelled pout. The British Red version sits proudly in the V&A’s permanent collection.
A perfect valentines day gift, Hotlips by Solange offers these fabulous rings in silver and gold and of course vibrant colours. They would make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.
Van Cleef & Arpels
VCA is legendary for its beautiful jewellery designs. The Frivole collection is the house’s modern floral masterpiece.
Launched in 2003, the Frivole line is a poetic tribute to nature, characterised by beautiful gem set adorned flowers with heart-shaped petals. Forget traditional flowers this year, the go to is VCA Frivole collection.
They also offer examples set with Pigeon-Blood Rubies & Emeralds, While the classic collection features diamonds, modern variations frequently come set in rose and yellow gold
This Frivole ring with 8 flowers featuring rubies and emeralds retails for £11,700.
Another classic, the Between the Finger rings by VCA, these rings feature two floral motifs that appear to “float” between the fingers, connected by a hidden band.
Graff
Not traditionally known for watches, Graff’s ladies’ timepieces represent the pinnacle of jewellery that also tell the time. Known as the “King of Diamonds,” Laurence Graff’s influence is evident in signature collections like the Butterfly, where marquise and pear-shaped diamonds are meticulously set to mimic fluttering wings, and the Spiral, which features hypnotic, concentric circles of pavé set stones.
For those seeking the ultimate in exclusivity, Graff’s High Jewellery Secret Watches such as the Princess Butterfly are fine jewellery timepieces. Functional and beautiful. Classic Butterfly Diamond and Ruby watch on an alligator skin strap retails for £132,000.
Rolex
The new Rolex Land-Dweller watch, unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2025 is a sports model reminiscent of the 1970s Oyster quartz featuring a Flat Jubilee bracelet that flows seamlessly into a restyled, barrel-shaped Oyster case.
Inside, the Land-Dweller has a striking honeycomb motif dial and exceptionally slim profile of just 9.7 mm. Available in 36 mm and 40 mm sizes, the collection is offered in white Rolesor (steel and white gold), 18ct Everose gold, and 950 platinum with the signature ice-blue dial.
Hermès
Hermès handbags are the definitive benchmark of luxury with the Birkin and Kelly handmade by a single artisan using the house’s signature saddle-stitching technique, a process that can take up to 25 hours per bag. They are made from premium leathers like Togo and Epsom, or rare exotics such as Niloticus crocodile, these bags are widely considered as the most sort after fashion accessory and investment opportunity at the same time. Due to strictly controlled production and high global demand, most Hermès models not only retain their retail value but often appreciate on the secondary market.
With the Birkin and Kelly being very hard to get hold of, there are other designs available to purchase directly from the Hermès website but be quick they do have limited availability. At the time this article was written the Hermès Poche Cliguets handbag was available to purchase in Etoupe Swift calf skin leather with palladium hardware for £5,590.
The perfect Valentine’s gift deserves the perfect protection. Beyond the initial spark of the ‘big reveal,’ the most thoughtful gesture is ensuring your new assets are correctly insured. Whether it’s a rare timepiece, a designer handbag, or a work of art, Doerr Dallas Valuations offers professional valuation services to give you and your loved ones total security against the unexpected.
Helen joined the jewellery department at Bonham’s Auctioneers before moving on to lead roles at various asset lenders in London and New York. As her career has progressed, she has also become a specialist in valuing designer handbags and watches, as well as jewellery.