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Giversâ€™ guide to Valentineâ€™s Day jewelry Valentineâ€™s Day is a great opportunity to bring a little sunshine into a special someoneâ€™s life. Nestled between the end of the holiday rush and the beginning of spring renewal, Valentineâ€™s Day occurs at a time of year when days are short, weather is chilly and people might be looking for an excuse to celebrate. Gifts that accompany romantic sentiments expressed on Valentineâ€™s Day can make the holiday that much more memorable. The National Retail Federation says that around 20 percent of Valentineâ€™s celebrants are expected to buy jewelry as gifts. CNN reports that Americans spent $4.7 billion on jewelry in 2018 for Valentineâ€™s Day. Jewelry is a personal gift and one that should be presented with care. These tips can help Valentineâ€™s Day celebrants as they give that special someone jewelry. Âˇ Opt for jewelry only if youâ€™re in an established relationship. Roma Designer Jewelry says jewelry can

â€œspeakâ€? commitment without saying a word. Those who are living together, have been dating for some time or married couples are good candidates for exchanging jewelry, which can reinforce couplesâ€™ commitment to one another. Âˇ Mark milestones. Use jewelry to celebrate not only Valentineâ€™s Day, but also milestone events. Jewelry can be given on a special birthday or anniversary in commemoration of children being born and other special moments. Âˇ Take note of style. Scour social media posts or peek inside an existing jewelry box to use as a visual guide for clues regarding the style of jewelry your partner prefers. This makes shopping easier and increases the chances the item will be a hit. Âˇ Pay attention to allergies. Metal allergies are a consideration when purchasing jewelry. Earrings tend to be the biggest culprits for allergic reactions because posts are inserted

into the earlobe. If youâ€™re unsure if your partner has a metal allergy, stick to sterling silver and 14k gold. Always opt for nickel-free materials. Âˇ Plan in advance. Many jewelry stores run sales throughout the summer and the fall, so shoppers can get jewelry at a discount at these times. Zales recommends staying informed of special deals through a favorite jewelry retailer by signing up for emails. Engraving time may be longer around Valentineâ€™s Day, so plan accordingly. Âˇ Stick with simple classics. Those who are unsure what to buy can opt for simple, classic items. Stay away from anything with a lot of color or beading. Small, delicate items tend to have universal appeal. Jewelry is a popular Valentineâ€™s Day gift. When buyers put the time in to ďŹ nd the right piece, they can be conďŹ dent knowing theyâ€™ve given that special someone an item they will cherish for years.

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Ways to celebrate Valentineâ€™s Day in a socially distant manner The last year has been challenging for social butterflies, as the COVID-19 pandemic has limited opportunities to socialize in person with close friends and family members. Social distancing guidelines affected various holidays throughout 2020, but such guidelines were issued after Valentineâ€™s Day 2020. Valentineâ€™s Day may be the easiest holiday to celebrate while still adhering to social distancing restrictions. After all, Valentineâ€™s Day is typically a day to spend time alone with the person you love. The following are seven socially distant Valentineâ€™s Day celebration ideas. 1. Order a take-out dinner for two from a favorite local restaurant. It gives you the night off from cooking and helps support a small business. 2. Watch a romantic movie on your preferred streaming service.

3. Treat each other to a pair of cozy pajamas and spend the day under the covers catching up on cuddles and rest. 4. Bundle up and, if weather allows, take a hand-in-hand stroll through a park or favorite sightseeing spot. Just follow any protocols for remaining safe, such as wearing masks. 5. Those who reside in climates that are mild in February can rent a small boat and enjoy a few hours on the open water far away from others. 6. Purchase the ingredients to a recipe you both enjoy and prepare the meal together. Donâ€™t forget to leave room for dessert. 7. Take turns giving one another back massages at home. These are just some of the ways Valentineâ€™s Day can be enjoyed safely while adhering to pandemic-related safety guidelines.

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Different types of chocolate to give this Valentineâ€™s Day Chocolate is a popular gift on Valentineâ€™s Day. According to the Nielsen Company, Valentineâ€™s Day is the third busiest holiday for chocolate sales, following Halloween and Easter. More than 70 million pounds of chocolate are purchased each year and oďŹ€ered as Valentineâ€™s Day gifts. Chocolate connoisseurs can learn more about the diďŹ€erent types of chocolate to ďŹ nd the one their loved one will ďŹ nd most appealing. Âˇ Milk chocolate: Milk chocolate is produced with low levels of cocoa and high amounts of sugar and milk. In addition, it contains cocoa butter and chocolate liquor. Milk chocolate often is made up of 3.39 percent butterfat, 10 percent chocolate liquor and 12 percent milk solids. Âˇ Semi-sweet chocolate: Semi-sweet chocolate is largely an American creation and term. It contains at least 35 percent cocoa solids and is darker than sweet dark chocolate. The amount of sugar varies across brands. Âˇ Bittersweet chocolate: Bittersweet chocolate typically contains at least 50 percent chocolate liquor, but some will have between 70 and 80 percent. The sugar content

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