Is there any day that is more romantic than Valentine’s Day? If you are married, you could say your wedding, but for most people, Valentine’s Day is the day to woo their loved one and show them how much they mean to them, which means gifts! If you are looking for the perfect gesture of romance, skip the flowers, chocolates and stuffed animals and look for something more meaningful, like a beautiful diamond ring.

When you think about a gift that has a lot of meaning behind it and that your partner will love for years to come, you need to look for something special. Chocolates and candy will get eaten that day and be forgotten the next day. A cute stuffed animal with hearts on it makes for a great Instagram photo for that day, but will collect dust in the closet soon after. Flowers are pretty, but also temporary and can be ridiculously overpriced around Valentine’s Day.

Investing in something meaningful like a diamond ring shows that the relationship means a lot to you. There are also many fun ways to highlight the fact that it is Valentine’s Day without it being too cheesy.

• Add rubies to a diamond ring to add a beautiful red hue
• Pair with a matching necklace, bracelet or earrings to create a nice set
• Look for rings with subtle heart designs
• Personalize it with an engraving in the band featuring your initials or maybe the date you met

Thinking about getting engaged? Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to do so! Restaurants will be decked out in romantic decorations and be sure to let the maître d’ know that you are planning on proposing. Most restaurants will love to be involved in the proposal by hiding it in the dessert or placing it in a glass of champagne.