The Sweetest Valentine's Day Gifts, According to T&C Editors (2024)

"What's Pat Benatar's line? Love is a battlefield. Test out her premise this Valentine's with a low-stakes game of backgammon, on this beautiful board by the Italian leathermaker Pinetti. Whoever loses the match gets that night's romantic dinner."

"Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to get some heart-shaped jewelry. I've been loving this pair of heart hoops from Jenny Bird." —Emily Burack, Senior News Editor

"It's just not Valentine's Day to me if you don't pop a luxe bottle of champagne. And realy, what better to celebrate the lady in your life than with a glass of La Grande Dame?" —Lauren Hubbard, Contributor

"I love a reason to pop some champagne. This one from Telmont is my favorite!" —Dania Ortiz, Fashion and Accessories Director

"If a certain someone sees this (you know who you are): yes, I am dropping hints." —Isiah Magsino, Style News Editor

"Nothing says Valentine's day like a matching set of CUUP pajama's—in red, of course." —Ana Osorno, Social Media Editor

"The classics are classics for a reason. Everybody likes getting flowers, but don't just grab the nicest bunch from the corner store. Earlier this year, someone sent me a stunning arrangement from Winston Flowers, and that's exactly who I'll be using for my Valentine's Day needs. The flowers were gorgeous, the arrangement robust and tasteful, and the vase was one that I'll actually use again. When does that happen?" —Adam Rathe, Deputy Features Director

"If there's one day a year to break out a red lip, it's this one. Although in my case, it's an orange lip." —Danielle Chizzik, Deputy Editor

"I'll take any excuse to get something pink! At the top of my list: this string of pink tourmalines. After all, they're the stones of unconditional love, both for others and for self—what could be more perfect for the holiday?" —Leena Kim, Editor

"Thought Panettone was just for holiday season? Think again. A heart-shaped version of Olivieri 1882's beloved Italian dessert is the sweetest gift of all." —Sophie Dweck, Associate Shopping Editor

"I got myself a pair of these stunning carnelian drop earrings with 12k gold fill as an early Valentine's day present this year, and every time I look at them my heart flutters a little. Carnelian is a grounding stone that is meant to foster creativity and from an aesthetic perspective, is just a bit of unexpected rich color. I know I will cherish these for years."—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Deputy Digital Lifestyle Director

"I was recently gifted this very lightweight and super sparkly gold initial R necklace and I have been wearing it everyday. A lovely little treasure to wear layered with my chunkier pieces, if you will. I haven't taken it off. I'd say that makes a pretty good gift for Valentine's or just about any other day"—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Deputy Digital Lifestyle Director

"We've all heard of breakfast at Tiffany's, but what about caviar? This Valentine's Day, Daniel Boulud is eschewing chocolate for a Tiffany-blue box packed with 200 grams of Ossetra caviar as well as a key and a mother-of-pearl spoon. I'm not saying skip the Reese's hearts, but maybe you need both." —Adam Rathe, Deputy Features Director

"I'll be wearing these red velvet Mary Janes on Valentines Day—they look dressed up and festive, but feel like I'm still wearing slippers." —Erin Hobday, Executive Managing Editor

"After a year of Barbie pink, this Valentine's Day, I'm leaning toward a wine-inspired color palette. Specifically, I have my eye on a set of monogrammed leather pouches in a rich bordeaux shade." —Caroline Hallemann, Digital Director

"I love a beautiful bouquet of roses—on Valentine’s Day or any other day." —MaryKate Boylan, Senior Fashion Editor