Tokens of affection: the best Valentine's Day gifts
Be sure to win the heart of that special someone this Valentine's Day.

We round up the very best Valentine's Day gifts this year...
Panama heart coin purse, £150, Smythson (0845 873 2435; www.smythson.com)
Betty medium pitcher, £31, Sophie Conran (0843 227 1461; www.sophieconran.com)
Floral box with cologne of your choice
, £125, Jo Malone exclusive to Harrods (020–7730 1234; www.harrods.com)
Bisous scarf, £85, Beulah (020–7349 9843; www.beulahlondon.com)
Pink-opal and diamond earrings, £1,900, Kiki McDonough (020–7730 3323; www.kiki.co.uk)
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Laurent-Perrier Rosé birdcage, £69.95, Champagne Direct (0845 643 6311; www.champagnedirect.co.uk)
Love Vamp pumps with red-heart detail in black suede, £525, Charlotte Olympia (020–3598 2955; www.charlotteolympia.com)
Avery handbag, £325, Osprey London (01582 877205; www.ospreylondon.com)
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