Valentine’s Day is roaring in fast this coming Friday (Feb. 14) and in the mad scramble for gifts, sweets, and related treats, some of us will need some ideas. For Valentine’s Day 2025, we’ve got some choices for last-minute shoppers and might even help plant the seeds for future gift-giving moments.
Valentine’s Day is meant to show adoration for your loved ones, family, and even friends but sometimes, flowers or chocolates don’t quite convey the sentiment. In this gift guide, we’re featuring a bevy of jewelry brands, along with clothing companies for him and her, and we’ve also got home goods and other necessities in this roundup.
Some of the brands below have been featured in our holiday, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day gift guides, and we’ve got some new entrants in the mix too. We covered a wide range of ideas and pathways for one to snag that perfect gift for the ones they love.
Happy Valentine’s Day to all.
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Photo: Getty
1. Astrid & Miyu
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Founded in London by Connie Nam. Astrid & Miyu is a jewelry brand that has fly earrings, including their stackable offerings. Bracelets, rings, and charms are also on the menu.
Queens native Tristan Walker is a true success story after enduring early hardships and putting his nose to the books en route to founding BEVEL. The brand is one of the leading grooming destinations for men and their products are exceptional. We can vouch,
Founded by Julian O’hayon, Blvck Paris is a luxury fashion brand founded in France and despite the sleek look, it isn’t priced at a level that the wares aren’t attainable.
Founded in 2008 by Christian Provenzano and John Stephen and overseen by CEO David Crisp, Boadicea is a fragrance company that works with customers to tailor scents to their tastes. We’re interested for sure.
Founded by Betty Lu, Confetti Snacks are a healthy snack option inspired by the array of flavors found in Singaporean cuisine. We can confirm that their mushroom chips are fire.
We’re not going to hold you, we didn’t know there was such a thing as an olive boat that helps you discard the pits. We have heard of cherry bowls, and Corico specializes in both.
Cribsi is a brand that has expertly crafted items for the entire household, literally. No matter the need, Cribsi just might have the item to make your loved one’s day.
Dress The Population was founded in 2011 by Franklin Morales, with the stated aim of bringing high-quality dresses at a price point that doesn’t scare folks away.
Holly Daniels Christensen started her jewelry journey in 2007 by creating items using sand and three years later she founded Dune Jewelry. What’s unique about Dune is that the brand collects sand and rocks from all over the world via their own Sandbank, making for interesting pieces.
Inspired by the traditional Swedish coffee break fika, Fikabröd is a monthly subscription service for novice and expert bakers alike and inspires a sweet, no pun intended, moment that can be enjoyed with family, friends, and loved ones.
Formulary55 has been in operation for the past decade and specializes in well-crafted shea butter soaps, hand creams, and even candles. They pride themselves on avoiding dyes, fillers, parabens, and the like in their products with cruelty-free and zero-waste practices in place.
Godiva is one of the premier chocolate brands in the world and despite its luxury status, it’s still pretty affordable. They’ve got a nice Valentine’s Day selection available and can be shipped swiftly from Amazon.
Founded in 2020 by Monica Adams, Grace Mannering Home Scents explains its concept in the title of the brand itself. Adams’ company specializes in candles and fragrance oils that will make your loved one’s home smell quite luxurious.
We’ll let HELAS’ founder, Carmen, explain the concept of her brand:
Faced with the luxury jewelry with a 10+ times price premium, I tried seeking exquisite yet affordable saltwater pearl fine jewelry, but gradually realized that it was very challenging. Therefore, I was more determined to found HELAS.
The spring and summer months are coming, which means folks will be flying to resorts and hitting the beach, along with folks exchanging nuptials by the seas. For men who need the right fit, Island Importer has this corner of the market covered.
Lilysilk is all about satin and cashmere, and the fabrics give way to an array of elegant products for him and her. They’ve got a Valentine’s Day sale going on, so head on over.
Meta Quest 3, the acclaimed and hot-selling wire-free VR headset, improved upon the amazing Meta Quest 2 in a variety of ways but maybe the price point is scaring some folks off. Meta graciously introduced its latest headset, Meta Quest 3S, a slightly stripped-down but still powerful device that places users right in the middle of the vast virtual worlds offered on the device.
For National Heart Month (and it being V-Day), we suggest these to try out out the headsets:
Xtadium for sports and entertainment fans. Horizon Worlds Music Valley for fantastic concerts featuring top acts in music. Supernatural: Unreal Fitness for the fitness fans and employ Supernatural Together to work out virtually with a partner. Walkabout Mini Golf, a game we’ve featured here at CASSIUS before, is for those who want to hit the links in the Metaverse.
21. Miraco
22. Place of Ëlms
Founded by Lennie Moreno, Place of Ëlms is a luxury menswear brand that looks both city and runway-ready.
Sarah O. Jewelry is a woman and Latino-founded jewelry brand that doesn’t aim to break the bank yet doesn’t skimp on quality. Sarah Ortega is continuing her mother’s legacy as a businesswoman in her adopted hometown of Denver.
After first being founded in 1985 in Amsterdam by Laurent Hompes, today Scotch & Soda is one of the top brands with standout pieces for both men and women.
With a focus on women and kids, Splendid, founded in the early 2000s in Los Angeles, captures the West Coast style expertly with shirts, sleepwear, and more.
Founded in Hong Kong, VisoOne Eyewear is all about affordable yet chic eyewear in a wide range of sizes, styles, and colors. We love the selections on the site and we’re eyeing a few pairs.
Valentine’s Day is roaring in fast this coming Friday (Feb. 14) and in the mad scramble for gifts, sweets, and related treats, some of us will need some ideas. For Valentine’s Day 2025, we’ve got some choices for last-minute shoppers and might even help plant the seeds for future gift-giving moments.
Valentine’s Day is meant to show adoration for your loved ones, family, and even friends but sometimes, flowers or chocolates don’t quite convey the sentiment. In this gift guide, we’re featuring a bevy of jewelry brands, along with clothing companies for him and her, and we’ve also got home goods and other necessities in this roundup.
Some of the brands below have been featured in our holiday, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day gift guides, and we’ve got some new entrants in the mix too. We covered a wide range of ideas and pathways for one to snag that perfect gift for the ones they love.
Happy Valentine’s Day to all.
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Photo: Getty
