Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Her

February 02, 2024

Valentine's Day gifting for that special person in your life is easier than you think! We've rounded up nine great gift ideas for her. We've selected products made with intention, care, and quality materials, from some of our favorite American brands and independent makers.

Dents Cashmere Lined Leather Gloves with Contrasting Detail

Dents has designed and manufactured fine leather gloves for over 237 years. The company was established by John Dent, master glove maker, in a small wooden house in Wood Street, Worcester, England, in the year 1777. Today, as in the past, the Dent gloves are made in the traditional manner. The leather is still selected, stretched, and bench cut by hand, one pair at a time, then lined and finely stitched, just as it always has been. Keep your loved ones stylishly warm this winter season!

Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box - Sheffield, UK, Circa 1900

A stunning silver plated keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmarks along the side. This small box includes a wood interior for storage of rings, necklaces, or other keepsakes. A well maintained, elegant piece, this antique silver box is an excellent gift for the woman in your life (and would pair even better with one or two new pieces of jewelry!)

Antique St. John Ambulance Medal on Multistone Necklace

This antique St. John Ambulance Medal has been fashioned into a necklace by vintage jewelry designers, Intellectual Property. It is presented on a strand of multicolored stones, with a sterling silver toggle. Searching the braderies and antique shops throughout Europe, the founders of Intellectual Property, Mary and Hallie, specialize in finding unique antique medals and transforming them into one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. Their designs highlight the legacy and integrity of the original pieces, artfully bringing the past into the present.

Antique Sterling Silver 1858 Seated Liberty Coin Love Token Bracelet

To the woman who loves history and unique pieces, consider gifting this antique sterling silver love token, engraved on the back of an 1858 seated liberty coin. The love token has been fashioned into a bracelet by vintage jewelry designers, Intellectual Property. The love token is engraved with a "SWR" monogram, surrounded by a heart. It is presented on a double link chain bracelet with a sterling silver toggle.

Mammoth Tusk Salad Servers

A gift sure to wow- these stunning salad servers feature real mammoth tusk inlaid on the handles. Mammoth fossils are 150,000 year old natural materials, so the patterns and colors vary, depending on each specimen. As such, no two fossils are the same, and no two server sets will be the same! Uniquely beautiful, functional, and of the highest quality, these servers look like art on the table. Whether gifting (or purchasing for yourself) these servers are a future heirloom to be appreciated for years to come.

High Horse Candle

Boasting one of the freshest scent profiles in the Ranger Station candle collection, the High Horse Candle has notes of citrus and patchouli with a base of cedarwood and musk, reminiscent of a ride in the crisp mountain air. Hand-poured & packaged in Nashville, TN, these soy candles have a 30+ hour burn time. Once finished, you can repurpose the candle glass into a cocktail rocks glass. Each candle comes with a speciality cocktail recipe card included in the package!

City Map Journal

Whether she will be chronicling your bold adventures together, or quietly sketching at home, the City Map Journal is the best journal for the job. The journals are made of quality leather from Seidel Tannery and close securely with a solid brass Sam Browne closure. Each journal is refillable and includes a lined Moleskine notebook which can be replaced again and again, as your love story continues. With several cities to choose from- Manhattan, London, Washington DC, and Dallas- the journals are a long-lasting gift for the artist, writer, or adventurer in your life.

Laulom Briefcase #101

Crafted in sumptuous brown English suede with tan leather accents, this is the Laulom Briefcase #101. All Laulom bags are made in California and expertly crafted, starting from leather selection all the way down to smallest design details like interior pockets, brass hardware, and contrast stitching. The bag features a roomy interior, wide enough to fit most laptops or tablets, as well as a few side pockets of organization. It can be easily carried by its tan leather handles, or alternatively with a detachable shoulder strap. This bag is the perfect companion to her work day- stylish, exquisitely crafted and designed.

Quotes for Women

This pocket-sized book contains nearly one hundred assorted quotations from inspirational women that will influence, inspire, and empower people of all ages, including the special woman in you life. A great gift!

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