Celebrate Valentine's day

 What's more important than showing your love and appreciation for your loved one?
Valentine’s day is the perfect reminder to show someone how much they mean to you.
Discover our selection of jewelry and decoration gifts for her, him, couples and more.

Our selection of sterling silver jewelry, accessories and home decoration items to celebrate Love throughout the year.

Our selection of men's jewelry, wine and cocktail items and accessories perfect for men.

Valentine's Day is for two to celebrate! Discover our selection
of twin-set gifts including crystal glasses, scented candles, picture frames and more.

The unique designs of this selection highlight the high-end expertise of Maison Christofle.

From symbolic dates to nicknames, make your gift one of a kind and irreplaceable with custom engraving.

A special moment deserves a special gift.

WHEN IS VALENTINE'S DAY?

As everyone knows, the date of Valentine's Day is February 14th. But why is this date traditionally considered as the lovers' day?

WHAT IS VALENTINE'S DAY?

Several versions of Valentine’s day origins exist but the most commonly accepted one dates back to the Middle Ages and is linked to the priest Valentinus. While the Roman Emperor Claudius II had forbidden marriages - to encourage soldiers to go to war in greater numbers - Valentinus would have continued to marry lovers in secret. Imprisoned and then executed for disobedience, he was finally canonized St. Valentine, patron saint of lovers. The celebration of Valentine's Day is therefore a custom that has existed since the Middle Ages.

VALENTINE'S DAY AROUND THE WORLD

It was the British who were the first to exchange “valentines" or Valentine's Day cards from the 14th century onwards, a tradition that still persists today and has gradually become associated with gifts. In the United States, it is now customary to offer them to all loved ones, in the broadest sense of the term, such as friends for example. Jewelry, flowers or chocolates of course, and also, as the years go by, more and more original gifts... But the idea remains the same: please those we love!

WHAT TO WRITE ON A VALENTINE'S DAY CARD?

To celebrate the lovers' day as it should be, it is obviously recommended to write a personal message. You can write a mix of serious, sincere and funny messages, for example recalling the good times you have had together. If you're married to your Valentine, you can count down all the valentines you've shared together... Whatever you say, use words that resonate, be sincere, be yourself and your card will be as meaningful as you want it to be.