Jewelry as Valentine’s Day gift

St. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so let’s start thinking about buying some gifts before it’s too late. The Valentine’s theme is all about love, romance and appreciation, and people look forward to something special this day. The best idea to demonstrate your tender feelings, high respect and serious reationship is to present a charming piece of jewelry that she or he will treasure forever.

Conducted by BIGresearch , NRF’s 2006 Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey displays that 14.6 percent of shoppers plan to buy jewelry as Valentine’s Day gifts this year. More men will buy jewelry than last year, with 22.4 percent of men planning to pick up baubles for the holiday, an increase from the 18.1 percent who bought jewelry for Valentine’s Day last year.

You can buy Valentine jewelry gifts everywhere and at any price. There are many on-line stores and they are more convenient and more informative.

There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine’s Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D.,the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer’s daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it “From Your Valentine”. Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine.

Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers. The date was marked by sending poems and simple gifts such as flowers.

In the 21^st century, roses, greeting cards and poems are no longer enough. They’re the obvious necessity; women don’t really appreciate them when offered as gifts. Romantic valentine heart-shaped pendants, rings, earrings and bracelets are the best gifts and the unforgettable declaration of love.

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