UPDATED: Unique & Trendy Silver Gifts for Valentine’s Day 2025

Posted: January 23 2024; Updated: February 12, 2025 in Gifts, Valentine's Day
Tagged: Drinkware, Holidays, Keepsake Box, Key Chain, Picture Frames, Mint Julep Cup, Silver Gifts

Gifting your sweetheart a dozen roses or a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day might follow tradition. But, if you want to gift your loved one a cherished item that will endure just as long as your everlasting love for them, go for a radiant silver keepsake instead.

Silver as a gift is not only a beautiful way to say “I love you” but one that lasts as a testament to your enduring feelings for the other person. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a friend, a relative, or the love of your life, here are some silver gift ideas to consider this year.

For Her

For the woman who seemingly has it all, this Nambé Love Bowl is a wonderful gift option and perfectly on theme for the holiday. From the world-renowned sculptor Sean O’Hara, the bowl’s heart-shaped design and ultra-shiny finish represent your reflection on the deep love you share.

Available in two different sizes, this versatile bowl can be used as a gorgeous decor piece or for serving her favorite dishes. You can even personalize the bowl with custom engraving to commemorate this special day and your love for one another.

If you’re looking for a piece of silver jewelry instead, a sterling silver beaded bangle bracelet or hammered bangle bracelet are also excellent choices.

For Him

Give the special man in your life a reminder of how much you care this Valentine’s Day with a pewter pencil cup for his desk. There’s no need for him to keep using an old Mason jar or stained coffee mug. This upgrade gives an air of chic sophistication to his workspace, and he’ll be thinking of you each time he reaches for a pen or pencil.

Another great choice is a stainless steel flask emblazoned with his name. He can take it on golf outings, camping trips, or just for a little tipple while barbecuing in the backyard.

For Them

Do you have a special couple you’d like to commemorate? Maybe your parents? A child and their spouse?

One special way to recognize them this Valentine’s Day is to place a cherished photo of them in a splendid picture frame. Symbolic in more ways than one, this stunning silver-plated Infinity Frame from Vera Wang features a braided loop-knotted symbol. With no start and no end, the frame’s design represents eternal love, which makes it a great place to display the couple’s unending love.

For those who like to celebrate, you can’t go wrong with a set of pewter champagne flutes as a toast to their lasting bond.

For that Special Someone

Valentine’s Day isn’t exclusively for romantic love. You may also want to use the occasion to celebrate your love for a child, a parent, a friend, or someone else special in your life.

A Krysaliis Sterling Heart Bookmark can be a great way to remind them of the special place they hold in your life. Engrave it with their name, an important date, or even a meaningful quote to show them how much they mean to you. This thoughtful gift will surely put a smile on their face each time they crack open a book.

For Yourself

Don’t forget about self-love this Valentine’s Day. Use the upcoming holiday as a way to splurge on something you’ve had your eyes on for a while, like this silver plate sweet box from Christofle.

Made in Italy, this round box features an intricately engraved constellation design on the lid. It is perfect for storing mints, sweet treats, jewelry, and other small trinkets. Whatever you plan to use it for, it’s sure to brighten up the room wherever you place it in your home.

Table Settings for a Romantic Dinner for Four

Posted: January 13, 2023; Updated:  in February 20, 2025 
Dining, Drinkware, Engraving, Flatware, Holidays, Sterling Silver, Valentine's Day
Tagged: centerpiece, crystal chutes toasting flutes, flatware, goldplated flatware, holiday, place setting, setting the table, stainless flatware, valentine day, valentines day

Valentine’s Day may be over, but that doesn’t mean the romantic feelings have to fade. This year, spread the love by hosting another couple to a romantic dinner at home.

After finalizing a delectable menu, you’ll be left to create a dreamy and romantic tablescape. While this can be a intimidating, all it takes is a little creativity to curate a show-stopping table setting for four. Continue reading below for some table design inspiration.

Candle Lighting

An easy way to set the mood in your dining space is to incorporate candle lighting. Candles offer a softer and more subdued illumination at the table, which can effectively create a cozy, sensual environment.

Try mixing and matching different types of candles to curate a unique aesthetic. Consider selecting candles of different shapes, widths, heights, and colors to disperse throughout the center of the table. If you want to really elevate the table setting, use silver candlesticks to add a touch of class and elegance to your meal.

The Tablescape

Each item placed on the table should be chosen intentionally so that it evokes the mood you’re going for. For instance, a tablecloth with a rich, dark color is the perfect backdrop for a sultry night. On the other hand, a stark white tablecloth gives off a classic romantic feel of luxury.

You can also add a hint of unexpected color with flowers in beautiful crystal vases. Choose burgundy or deep purple flowers for an ultra-romantic feel, or classic pinks and reds for a more cheerful look.

The most important part of an intimate dinner is personal connection. Try to avoid overcrowding the table with decor, and ensure there is plenty of room to push those dishes away and focus on the conversation after eating.

The Centerpiece

The right centerpiece can offer an eye-catching pop of extravagance. However, you’ll need to ensure it’s sitting low enough that everyone can still comfortably talk and see each other across the table.

Centerpieces don’t have to be expensive. Place beautifully sliced fruit in a crystal bowl, or simply rest a cluster of flowers tied with a ribbon in the middle of the table.

The Place Setting

Formal place settings are a must for any romantic dinner. Arrange your silverware, dinnerware, and glasses properly for a touch of elegance and sophistication. You can keep things on theme with your serving dishes as well. Check out items like the Nambe Love Bowl, which is a subtle, heart-shaped piece that is refined, polished, and entirely romantic.

If you’re looking for dishes and silverware with a luxurious feel, consider pieces like Oneida Golden Mandolina Stainless Flatware or Towle Goldplate Contessina Stainless Flatware. The silver and gold trimming and intricate detailing offer a sense of class and luxury, enhancing the romance with every bite.

No romantic dinner is complete without a set of wine glasses or champagne flutes for making a special toast to your love. Go for a classic option like the Duchesse Toasting Flutes or a symbolic piece like the Love Knots Toasting Flutes, with braided, loop-knotted rope on each glass.

Set The Mood

The small, finishing details will really bring your romantic dinner together. Create a playlist of love songs that will put a smile on everyone’s face. Or, include soft, classical music to play throughout the meal for easy conversation.

6 Reasons Framed Gifts are a Great Idea

Posted: April 8, 2019 in Engraving, Gifts, Holidays, Mother's Day, Traditions, Valentine's Day, Wedding
Tagged: Mother's Day Gifts, Personalized Mother's Day Gifts, Picture Frames, wedding gifts

There is someone special to you, and you want to let them know how much you care. But, maybe, you aren’t sure how. With Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day right around the corner, how do you express your fondness?

The answer might be in a picture frame. Framed gives are ideal for many reasons. For starters, the possibilities of what can be framed are endless — much like the frames themselves. Before brushing aside this idea or deeming it unoriginal, you may want to consider the countless number of things you can frame as a gift.

• Tickets to an event you attended together (i.e. movie, concert, musical)
• Cross-stitched or other handmade gifts
• Their favorite CD or vinyl album
• A page or passage from their favorite book
• A pressed version of their favorite flower
• And, of course, photos of the two of you

Framed gifts have many advantages over regular gifts too. They’re multi-faceted, and lauded for their thoughtfulness as much as their appearance. Here are some benefits to giving a framed gift.

Preserves Memories

Whatever you frame is saved forever. Photos won’t yellow, pressed flower won’t crumble, and edges won’t bend. They’ll be able to look back on that photo or ticket stub for decades to come.

Doubles as a Decoration

If you invest in a stunning silver frame, like the ones in our picture frame collection, it serves as décor too. Sure, you can find frames for a couple of bucks, but the gift will mean so much more with a beautiful and intricately-detailed frame that they can use as decoration.

Easy

Framed gifts are practically effortless. The most work goes into determining what exactly you’re going to frame. Once that’s done, you simply print (or collect) what you’re going to frame, find the right frame for the recipient, and pop the two together.

Personal

Framed gifts are more personal when you take the time to carefully pick which item to frame. It’s a gift that automatically shows it was a labor of love, and not a labor of money.

Up to You

The design and layout of the gift are entirely up to you. You can buy a collage picture frame to highlight many events and artifacts, or just a simple single picture frame to commemorate one experience. The gift is timeless so you won’t have to worry about the next trend or them outgrowing it throughout the next phase of their lives.

Inexpensive

Even the most elegant picture frames can be inexpensive. For example, our silver-plated picture frames start as low as $34.95, and their elegant finish is sure to keep its vitality. As for the cost of the item you’re framing? Most of the time, it’s priceless – literally and figuratively.

Personalized gifts showcase your thoughtfulness and deep caring for the recipient. The ability to express yourself is something that you should take advantage of when it comes to gift-giving, and nothing gives you a better opportunity for self-expression than a picture frame.