For ladies (and lads) who like a lot of sparkle, may we suggest the following Valentine's Day gifts. Pavé-set to within an inch of their lives, these babies are guaranteed to catch the light and turn heads wherever they go.

Anita Ko's pretty pink sapphire heart necklace (above) boasts a very respectable 1.25-carats worth of stones, whilst Brit jewellery don Shaun Leane has opted for blood red rubies set in white gold thorns. His fairytale-inspired Poison Ring and matching earrings are, we think you'll agree, fit for a princess.

New Yorker Judith Leiber meanwhile, is behind a Swarovski-studded Crystal Heart Key Ring sure to set your loved one's pulse racing.

Maia Adams

"Parted to meet again" read the words on the pendant of what is quite possibly the most romantic necklace ever. An Edwardian love token re-fashioned onto a pearl strung necklace by jewellery designer du jour Anne Bowes had me at first sight.

As images of heart fluttering films like The Notebook, Lost in Translation and most recently W.E.  flashed before my eyes, followed in quick successionby a doe eyed sigh… it had to be mine!

For Valentines - that soppy, silly day of love declaration - is almost upon us, dear readers. So I've decided to start my own self-loving a little early, and I figure vintage jewellery is probably the best place to start. Followed swiftly by a visit to Agent Provocateur and Hotel du Chocolat.

It's all in my soul's best interest, of course.

Amber Atherton

Whether you're looking for a Valentine's gift for your jewellery-loving lover, or just hoping to drop a few early hints to your gift-buying other half, heart-shaped earrings are a cute and cool way to send your message.

Our pick of the crop are Marc by Marc Jacobs' cartoon-esque ear candy, Dame Vivienne Westwood's pearlescent studs and - if one pair simply isn't enough - Juicy Couture's ' Couture Is Love' boxed earring set.