by Matt von Holtz.
Romantic Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Her in 2025
Valentine’s Day, has a history as charming as it is mysterious. Its roots trace back to Lupercalia, an ancient Roman festival of fertility, before being rebranded in the 5th century by Pope Gelasius I as St Valentine’s Day. The holiday’s namesake? Likely a rebellious Roman priest who secretly married couples despite Emperor Claudius II’s marriage ban. According to legend, he sent a farewell note signed “Your Valentine”—a romantic gesture that inspired today’s Valentine’s Day cards and love letters.
By the Middle Ages, the day became synonymous with romance, thanks to Geoffrey Chaucer’s writings. Romantic traditions flourished, with lovers exchanging handwritten notes, poetry, and flowers. By the 18th century, these evolved into printed Valentine’s cards, paving the way for a commercial boom in the 19th century. Esther Howland, known as the “Mother of the American Valentine,” popularised ornate cards, turning Valentine’s gifting into a cultural staple.
Then came the rise of Valentine’s Day gifts, with chocolates and roses leading the charge. Richard Cadbury’s iconic heart-shaped boxes revolutionised gift-giving in the 1860s, and red roses cemented their place as the ultimate romantic gesture. Today, Valentine’s Day gifting extends to personalised presents, jewellery, and luxury experiences, combining tradition and current trends. Whether you’re looking for thoughtful gifts for her or celebrating with classic tokens of love, Valentine’s Day continues to charm couples worldwide. Here is our Valentine’s Day gift guide!
Jewellery Gifts for Her: Personalised Pieces and Luxury Jewellery Sets
Personalised necklaces from Pandora are well-known for their charm bracelets and necklaces. Lily & Roo offers unique, high-quality pieces like their gold layered pearl bracelet. For a sprinkle of luxury, consider diamond huggie hoops from Dower & Hall or a lovely “Return to Tiffany” bracelet from Tiffany & Co.
Pandora
Rose Gold Love Locket Necklace Gift Set – £140
Pandora
Rose Gold Love Locket Necklace Gift Set
£140
Lily & Roo
Gold Layered Pearl Bracelet – £115
Lily & Roo
Gold Layered Pearl Bracelet
£115
Dower & Hall
Diamond Cascade Huggie Hoops – £1,495
Dower & Hall
Diamond Cascade Huggie Hoops
£1,495
Tiffany & Co
Return to Tiffany Sterling Silver and Enamel Bracelet – £455
Tiffany & Co
Return to Tiffany Sterling Silver and Enamel Bracelet
£455
Beauty Gifts for Her – Skincare and Fragrance Sets She’ll Love
Elemis provides luxurious skincare sets, particularly their Pro-Collagen Marine Cream range. Kiehl’s is famous for its effective, no-nonsense formulas. MAC and Charlotte Tilbury offer high-quality makeup, with MAC being renowned for its wide range of lipsticks. Maison Francis Kurkdjian offers the popular fragrance “Baccarat Rouge 540” in various sizes.
Elemis
Elemis x GIGI & Olive Bridal Collection – £149
Elemis
Elemis x GIGI & Olive Bridal Collection
£149
Kiehl’s
Leave the Oil Behind – £50
Kiehl’s
Leave the Oil Behind
£50
MAC
Stay Curious Party Crew Lip Set – £54
MAC
Stay Curious Party Crew Lip Set
£54
Charlotte Tilbury
The Bella Sofia Look – Deep – £175
Charlotte Tilbury
The Bella Sofia Look – Deep
£175
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Baccarat Rouge 540 – £245
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Baccarat Rouge 540
£245
Top Fashion & Lifestyle Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her
Flower Gifts for Her
Interflora delivers stunning bouquets, including classic red roses. Bloom & Wild is known for its letterbox flower delivery service, offering unique arrangements, including succulents.
Interflora
18 Sumptuous Red Roses – from £95
Interflora
18 Sumptuous Red Roses
From £95
Bloom & Wild
Valentine’s Day Arrangements – from £29
Bloom & Wild
Valentine’s Day Arrangements
From £29
Chocolates and Sweets Gifts for Her
Hotel Chocolat is celebrated for its artisan chocolates, with a variety of chocolate hampers and truffle selections. Fortnum & Mason provides gourmet Valentine’s hampers among other luxury treats.
Hotel Chocolat
Straight from the Heart Chocolates – £49
Hotel Chocolat
Straight from the Heart Chocolates
£49
Fortnum & Mason
The Fortnum’s Valentine’s Hamper – £250
Fortnum & Mason
The Fortnum’s Valentine’s Hamper
£250
Experience Day Gifts for Her
Spa Seekers offers a range of spa day experiences across the UK. For a getaway, Booking.com is a trusted platform for booking romantic weekend escapes.
Spa Seekers
Valentine’s Day Spa Packages
Spa Seekers
Valentine’s Day Spa Packages
Fashion Gifts – The Best Valentine’s Day Accessories for Her
Selfridges has a selection of the Valentine’s gifts that every woman wants, bags! Adanola is popular for its comfortable and chic loungewear. ASOS is a go-to for the latest fashion trends.
Selfridges
Valentine’s Day Gifts
Selfridges
Valentine’s Day Gifts
Adanola
Nightwear Collection
Adanola
Nightwear Collection
ASOS
Latest Women’s Fashion
ASOS
Latest Women’s Fashion
Home Décor Gifts for Her
Jo Malone offers best-selling scented candles for Valentine’s Day! Marks & Spencer sells silk camisoles with that luxurious feel. Not On The High Street also provides personalised map prints, perfect for marking special moments.
Jo Malone
Peony Blush Suede Scented Candle – £56
Jo Malone
Peony Blush Suede Scented Candle
£56
Marks & Spencer
Silk & Lace Cami Sets – £65.50
Marks & Spencer
Silk & Lace Cami Sets
£65.50
Lingerie Gifts for Her
Lounge has the perfect solution with their stunning Valentine’s Collection. Boux Avenue is known for its beautiful and well-fitting (Valentine’s) lingerie collections.
Lounge
Mariana Babydoll Set – £70
Lounge
Mariana Babydoll Set
£70
Boux Avenue
Valentine’s Lingerie Collection
Boux Avenue
Valentine’s Lingerie Collection
Book Gifts for Her
Waterstones is a leading UK bookstore where you can find books for any reader.
Cute Accessory Gifts for Her
Claire’s is famous for its wide range of hair accessories including clips. Accessorize has trendy headbands. Chilly’s bottles are stylish and environmentally friendly.
See our previous guide “Last Minite Luxury Gifts for Her”
*Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.