While the chocolates-and-flowers combo has firmly established itself within the Valentine’s canon of keepsakes, a luxe something-something that affectionately breaks the mould never goes astray.
And if you’re wanting to hone your gift giving prowess come February 14th but are grappling for ideas beyond the soft embrace of a plush teddy bear, fear not.
From a romantic getaway set on rolling hills to Armani perfume to fragrance your eve of love, we’ve curated an edit of luxury Valentine’s Day gifts he, she and they will be enamoured by.
GT‘s top picks for Valentine’s Day gifts in 2025
Wylie Signature Sets candlesticks and vase
$80 at Everlasting Candle Co.
Best for: sustainable gifting
Something of an eternal flame, these Canadian-crafted steel candles are fuelled by oil to have an endless burn. Although they say love is a smoke, these candles are both soot and smoke-free. An ideal gift to set the ambience.
A staycation or weekend away
via Airbnb, Luxury Escapes or Plum Guide
Best for: quality time
If you and your partner are overdue for some quality time beyond the everyday, why not book a staycation or a starry-eyed weekend away? February 14 falls on a Friday in 2025, so hit the road after clocking off or take the day off to make the most out of your getaway.
Moon circle earring with whiskey quartz
$1463 at Temple & Grace
Best for: something shiny
Deep-rooted within Valentine’s gifting canon, jewellery remains a classic for a reason – and these 18k gold earrings with whiskey quartz gems from Temple & Grace boast an organic design.
The Row smooth leather card holder
$1124 at Net-a-porter
Best for: the sentimental
From The Row by the Olsen twins comes this minimalist card holder crafted in Italy with smooth leather – ideal for carrying around a pint-sized portrait with you.
Georg Jensen Sky dice set
$70 at The Iconic
Best for: healthy competition
If you’re within a couple that’s all about playing the long game, consider a dice set from Danish silverware design house Georg Jensen for your paramour. Nothing fuels the fire of love more that a bit of healthy competition.
Moccamaster filter coffee machine in forest green
$450.24 at Amazon
Best for: slow mornings at home together
For the homebody with a fondness for java, the classic Moccamaster drip coffee maker goes down a treat as a token of armour. Handmade in the Netherlands since 1968, this machine is timeless.
Gucci heart ring with interlocking G
$700 at Gucci
Best for: designer buy
Sometimes, gifting on the nose is unabashedly sweet. This heart-shaped stencilled interlocking G ring from Gucci has a mother-of-pearl enamel effect and is made in Italy. Now, that’s amore.
Otto Ristorante six course seafood degustation for two
$250 via RedBalloon
Best for: the gourmand
Sure, a Valentine’s dinner reservation isn’t anything groundbreaking, but a six-course seafood degustation at Otto Sydney is one way to woo your epicurean.
Two-pack bath towel set in sage
$138 at Hommey
Best for: a matching couple’s gift
Designed in Australia, these 100 per cent premium cotton bath towels from Hommey are plush, absorbent and beat the matching-couples-towels stigma.
Giorgio Armani Si Passione Eclat 50ml
$285 at Adore Beauty
Best for: love in the air
With top notes of bright blackcurrant accord and bergamot, and base notes of white musks and vanilla in a fiery red bottle, Si by Giorgio Armani is a fragrance to say yes to come Valentine’s Day.
Completedworks Pink Thaw tumblers 2pc
$375 at SSENSE
Best for: eco-conscious charm
Planning a Valentine’s Day night in? Set the table with a pair of these rosy tumblers, handcrafted in the UK from recycled glass.
Cult Gaia Nala mini clutch
$536 (usually $670) at The Iconic
Best for: a statement gift
A bold statement accessory, the Cult Gaia Nala clutch, with its shimmering silver finish and playful shell silhouette, adds a touch of whimsy to a Valentine’s Day ensemble.
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