Love rings and pendants
One of the most traditional Valentine's Day gifts is also one of the simplest engraving a ring, bracelet or necklace. The latest collection from the International Platinum Association features rings engraved with love vows. There are also necklaces with two angels dancing together. 1,400 yuan for the man's ring and 1,100 for the woman's ring. 1,300 for the angels necklace. From Chou Tai Fook and Ming Jewellery.
Hello Kitty dancing doll
Pink kitty with sweet smiles the perfect doll for the girliest of girls. This kitty can also dance elegantly without the use of batteries, as it is powered by sunlight. 139 yuan, from Hola.
Puma belt
The belt is a special design for this Valentine' Day. Only available at Puma's first concept store in China.
Seagate portable hard disk
The perfect companion for your honeymoon travels. The first single platter 60GB 1.8-inch hard drive is only 5mm thick and is pocket size. This smart device is able to store up to 80 movies, 200 hours of music videos, 20 hours of standard definition videos or 12 hours of high-definition videos. It is also available in a 30GB configuration. From Seagate franchised store.
Feel my love watch
This collection is especially designed for Valentine's Day. The watch comes with a praying Voodoo doll and three needles featuring heart-shaped heads that are stuck into its heart. Truly scary! But what better way of letting others know how much you love him/her? The watch box is also striking a voodoo doll kneels before his female counterpart in front of a big heart and under the words "Voodoo Love" presenting her with a bunch of pins. 680 yuan, from Swatch.
Innocent playmates music ball
Rotate the ball and the two playmates dance to the music. 99 yuan, from Hola.
Heart-shape candles
Candles are always needed to create a romantic atmosphere. The latest heart-shape fragrance candles will bring all the romance you need to your night of love. 31 yuan for one, from Hola.
Diosa Chocolate
For some, it just wouldn't be Valentine's Day without that box of chocolates. This year, don't just
pick up a cheap box from the store, get something really special. Diosa Chocolate from Spain is handmade. You can order chocolate with special tastes or shapes, or try to make chocolate yourself. 340 yuan for 1 kg chocolate.
Love drama tickets
How about inviting your lover to spend a night of drama with you on Valentine's Day? Love-themed plays are being performed all over Beijing. From Dating My Ex-wife and How Much Love Can We Mess Up? to Curse of the Pyramidal Architecture and The Joyous Fried Dough Twist, the theme of all these plays is without exception, love.
Where to buy
Diosa Chocolate
Location: 309A, Building 7, Jianwai SOHO, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District
Tel: 6399-0170
Hola
Location: 117 Jinsiji Shopping Center, West Fourth Ring Road, Haidian District.
Tel: 8849-5555
Seagate store
Location: 2B068, 2nd floor of IT Mall, Zhongguancun Science and Trade Centre
Tel: 5126-0078
Puma Concept Store
Location: 1st floor, The Place, east of Dongda Qiao.
Tel: 6587-1177
(China Daily 02/07/2007 page17)
