Fope Flex'It Vendome ring
Although they only opened their first flagship store outside of Italy in 2019, Fope have helped define international luxury for over 90 years. Made exclusively in Vicenza, this ring is made of 18 carat white gold with diamonds and a baguette cut ruby. Buy with confidence - the ring adjusts automatically to the sizing of your partner's finger.
£3,000, Fope.com
Cutler & Gross 1386 Square Sunglasses
Combining English eccentricity, Italian craftsmanship with a touch of 1950s American elan, this eyewear in acetate points to brighter times ahead. Chunky and confident, yet also surprisingly light, there can be no finer pair for enjoying the international travel we have been denied for so long.
£315, https://www.cutlerandgross.com
Tom Ford Bitter Peach Eye Color Quad
Even by the standards of Ford himself, this is a cut above: a limited edition peach eye colour quad with some red carpet ready shades. Think bright and bold shimmering textures, with a lavish matte finish: as the world finally gets to celebrate again, this looks stunning.
£68. https://www.tomford.co.uk
Petra Palumbo Carafe and Tumbler
From sustainable Scottish brand and proudly made in the UK, this is the most elegant replacement for a plastic water bottle you will ever see. Never has "tap is fine" looked so elegant.
£240, https://petrapalumbo.com/
Angels Share Eau De Parfum
A blockbuster cognac-inspired collaboration between French perfumer Benoit Lapouza and Kilian Hennessy. Notes include cognac, cinnamon, tonka bean and oak, plus praline, vanilla and sandalwood. £166.50 from selfridges.co.uk
Jo Loves Valentines Shot Candle
From the original fragrance pioneer herself, this limited edition shot candle combines white rose, lemon leaves and rose petal, evolving and developing as it burns - they allow you to enjoy three different variants of a given scent. Best of all with a burn time of around 60 hours it last longer than some bouquets.
£75. https://www.joloves.com/
Acqua Di Parma Lily
The latest fragrance from one of the world’s great perfumiers, Lily Of The Valley combines citrus notes, grapefruit, Italian bergamot and a touch of blackcurrant. As with all things ADP, the packaging is second to none.
From £90 https://www.acquadiparma.com/
Away The Bigger Carry On
International travel is returning - but after your luggage has mothballed over the past 18 months you might consider an upgrade. The Aluminium Bigger Carry On now offers both a new hard shell, built to last it also boasts a USB charger to keep you connected on the go.
From £485. awaytravel.com/uk/
Louis Vuitton Volt Play Bracelet
Available in ‘passion red’, this is arguably the most tasteful way of demonstrating your affection. 18 karat yellow gold motif is available in different hues and manages to both feel like a superhero accessory and a chic gift
£2,175, louisvuitton.com
NIO Bitter-Sweet Love Cocktail Box
With Valentine’s day falling on a Monday this year, you may opt to stay in and order these clever ready-to-drink cocktails delivered to your door – just close your eyes and you could be sipping them at Harry’s Bar in Florence. The menu is split down the middle, with Negroni, Milano Torino, and Boulevardier on one side and Cosmopolitan, Daiquiri, and Gin Proved on the other.
£41. https://niococktails.co.uk
