Valentine's Day Crystal Gifts

For 14 February. Chosen by relationship rather than by occasion — the pieces that get worn after the day itself, which is the only test that matters.

Rose quartz and garnet are here because they are the two stones most often bought for this date, and both have associations older than Valentine's Day as a commercial event. Strawberry quartz, kunzite, rhodonite and chrysoprase are here because they mean different things — joy, tenderness, repair and renewal are not the same gift.

Everything is natural stone, hand-strung on 925 sterling silver findings, and never dyed. If you are not sure which direction to take, the Valentine's guide sorts it by relationship length and gives the order-by dates for a 14 February delivery. Check the size guide before you buy — a beautiful bracelet that does not fit is a returns problem in the worst week of the year for one.