Hero Note: A Chopard Gift Guide to Help You Be a Hero This Valentine’s Day
Today, we bring you a few gift suggestions from our friends over at Chopard that are sure to save the day this February 14th.
By Barbara Palumbo
Contributor
Yes, yes. We know your credit card hasn’t even gotten to room temperature yet after all of the swiping and tapping you put it through this holiday season. But with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this could either be your last chance for several months to redeem yourself and get out of the doghouse if any of your holiday gifts went over like a lead balloon.
Fortunately, we here at Watchonista are going to help you out with a few gift suggestions in varying price points from our friends over at Chopard.
If you are unfamiliar with Chopard as a brand, don’t worry, your beloved likely is not, but so that you don’t come off like someone who hasn’t done their research, here are a few key talking points.
For one, they are a family-owned Swiss brand, founded in 1860, that crafts high-end watches and fine jewelry. Oh, and they are known for “sustainable luxury,” having committed to using 100% ethically sourced gold in all the brand’s watches and jewelry since July 2018. And Julia Roberts is a brand ambassador. And Bella Hadid.
There, that should get you started. Now… let’s get to the goods, shall we?
For the “Money Is No Object” Gift Giver
You know that lovely partner of yours who waited up for you to get home from work and who had a variety of air-fried veggies cooked to perfection and on the dining room table for dinner? Well, she deserves a little somethin’ special. We’re thinking something along the lines of the L’Heure du Diamant wristwatch.
This stunning timepiece is crafted in 18K ethical white gold. The mother-of-pearl dial is adorned with round brilliant-cut diamonds at the hour markers. Meanwhile, the 35mm x 30mm case is decorated with angular-set marquise brilliant-cut diamonds for a total of 3.67 carats.
If you’re feeling extra gift-givey, you can pair the above timepiece with the L’Heure du Diamant Marquise earrings. These elegant earrings match the watch beautifully and contain 4.40 carats of 18K white gold-set marquise and round brilliant-cut diamonds.
If earrings aren’t her thing, the Happy Diamonds Icons bracelet makes for an elegant accompaniment to a watch and looks just as lovely on its own.
The 0.59 carats of “dancing” diamonds, set between the upper and lower layers of clear sapphire in 18K white gold, mesmerize the wearer as they spin with each wrist movement.
It is also good to know your beloved’s tastes when it comes to the metals she wears. She may not be a white gold gal, or maybe she just prefers to wear warmer tones. If that’s the case, the Happy Diamonds Icons Joaillerie bangle in 18K rose gold containing 1.52 carats of diamonds would be a delightful option as a Valentine’s Day gift.
Should you opt to go the rose gold route, consider the L’Heure du Diamant Round timepiece as a perfect complement to the above bracelet.
The 18K ethical rose gold case is embellished with 2.35 carats of white round brilliant cut diamonds surrounding a mother-of-pearl dial and adorned with a diamond-set crown, with the pavilion of the diamond showing.
Every piece in these collections would make a fantastic addition to anyone’s jewelry or watch box.
For The Slightly More Practical Gift-Giver
We get that while you’d love to get your special someone any of the items already mentioned, you may not be in a financial situation to do so… yet. Not a problem! Chopard has you covered in that category, too.
A bracelet is a perfect accessory, whether your significant other wears a watch or not. And the Ice Cube bracelet is an ideal way to start an ongoing collection of Chopard pieces, as the Ice Cube jewelry collection by Chopard has been a staple in the brand’s catalog for years.
Available in a variety of colors, the braided bracelet is made of the finest, softest lambskin leather and features a decorative clasp in silver-toned ($472) or rose-colored ($530) metal. The bracelet can be worn alone, or you can stack an assortment of colors together for a layered look that is chic and stylish.
For those who still send handwritten notes of thanks or mail out signed holiday cards, or who maybe write contracts as part of their job, one cannot go wrong giving an elegant writing instrument as a gift.
Sticking with the Ice Cube collection, this Ice Cube ballpoint pen in black resin and stainless steel offers a comfortable grip and precise writing fluidity. The satin-brushed silver-and-gold-toned metal cap is decorated with the Ice Cube design and the iconic Chopard logo and “C.” It’s a delightful present, especially if you are a fan of love notes written for you and hidden around your home.
Lastly, did you know that Chopard is also well known for its fragrances? If you didn’t, consider yourself enlightened. The Tubéreuse Maharané is a personal favorite not just because of how beautiful the deep pink and gold bottle is, but also for its appealing blend of scents.
Tuberose, if you’re not familiar, is a white floral plant that is often described as a blend of coconut, gardenia, and honey. This, combined with a slight undertone of white chocolate and sandalwood, makes for a deliciously aromatic fragrance that will certainly catch the attention of the person giving the gift when applied in just the right spots. (Wink, wink.)
Happy Valentine’s Day, Lovers!