Getting What You Deserve for Valentine's Day

I’m just thrilled to be part of the CIRCA blog! I have so much to share with you about all things fabulous – jewelry, luxury, fashion and trends.

So here it is, my inaugural post (doesn’t it sound grand – so official!) Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Ladies take note – for there is no other day so full of expectation and so fraught with disappointment. But don’t blame the men, the responsibility lies with us. Don’t be shy! It is better to ask for something you will love and wear than to be polite and accept a ho-hum gift. Remember – you don’t want to end up with a pen. You laugh, but trust me, it happens!

Now about those gifts…Very important - don’t limit yourselves to heart-shaped or silly pink jewelry – the piece is an expression of the sentiment. He is mad for you – let him show it!  And what better way to break the winter blues than a piece of jewelry? Here are just a few pieces that have caught my eye… A vintage ring by Cartier with diamonds and turquoise, a yellow quartz pendant on a long chain by Tiffany & Co, and a classic David Yurman bangle with a diamond “x”.

Also, a word to the gentlemen - jewelry is always better than chocolates! We want none of that nonsense of “sweets for the sweet”. And don’t just buy what you can afford. This is a sign of your undying devotion. A rule of thumb – when you start to choke, step up and buy it.

Remember ladies – it’s all about you!

In the Loupe is authored by CIRCA’s resident trendspotter and style maven. Her expertise in life’s finer things comes from a background that is as rich and diverse as the jewels she evaluates. She’s traveled the world, dabbling in high finance, haute cuisine, and fine art at one of the world’s leading auction houses, before finding her true calling in the world of priceless gems. The result is a genuine global luxury connoisseur, with a knowledge and appreciation of beauty, quality and true style. She is one of the industry’s foremost experts on the valuation of fine gems and jewelry, and is now happy to share her discerning eye and impeccable taste to help you look and feel fabulous! Print this post