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Diamonds and other jewels

As long as they're conflict-free, gemstones are still a girls' best friend.

You like her: Tiffany – she will see the blue box and perhaps feel a little wave of panic, but you are not a psycho brandishing a diamond ring after a month of dating, you are proffering a keyring, which you have had engraved with a message. Keyring : £50

You love her: Zebra - All the pieces from this new line of jewellery are black and white. Onyx, agate, black and white pearls as well as diamonds set in 18 karat white gold gleam and shine for a sophisticated choice at a comfortable price. Rings start at €300. Emilia pearl, diamond and black onyx necklace, €1,950 www.zebra-jewels.com

Valentine's Day gifts for men

Short of ideas for Valentine's day? Try our gift guide for a collection of products and experiences to make him happy, amused or bemused come February the 14th

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You’re father to her children: Solange Azagary Partridge – some wacky designs, but also some exceptional pieces, prepare to give your wallet quite a hit. Diamond prices start at £2,800 and go to £31,000 www.solangeazagurypartridge.com .

You’ve been together forever: Stephen Webster - Luxury jeweller to the stars (Madonna, Christina Aguilera and, ahem, Ashley Cole, to name a few) does commissions starting at £10,000, but pieces from its collection start at £2,000. www.stephenwebster.com

Chocolate presents

You like her: Bendicks Bitter Gingers – Ginger is ascribed aphrodisiac properties and these dark-chocolate covered treats are a bit more original than a box of Thornton’s. Available at Waitrose and Chocolates Direct: 200g box, £2.99

You love her: Green & Blacks – Why give someone you love something that will make them feel guilty? This organic and fairtrade brand has a feel-good factor. Especially if you get her the £60 gift set which includes champagne as well as the chocolates.

You’re father to her children: Hotel Chocolat gifts – Truffles, chocolate slabs and a blindfold (do we sense a theme here?). Not one to share with the kids. £28.

You’ve been together forever: Neuhaus – This Belgian chocolatier, in business since 1857, has created new pralines in time for Valentine’s Day with some many different-sized boxes, including one small enough to slip under a pillow. VIP Neuhaus Romantic Special

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