BLING IT ON
When in doubt, remember the old truisms that diamonds are forever and are a girl’s best friend. This gorgeous fine jewelry is by acclaimed designer Sophie Ratner, such as this stunningly sparkly 14-karat gold star-point necklace. $800. sophieratner.com
SHARE THE LOVE
Bask in the reflected glory of these true stories detailing how various lovers met, as recounted by author David Friedman in his book, How They Met: True Stories of the Power of Serendipity in Finding Lasting Love. $16.99 Amazon.com
SWEPT AWAY
The health and romance benefits of ballroom dancing are known to keep hearts strong, both physically and emotionally. Fred Astaire Dance Studios offers lessons at locations in Manhasset, Smithtown and Huntington Station. Prices vary. fredastaire.com
SWEET AND GORGEOUS
Anyone can get their lover a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day, but only the clever will take the time to find long- and short-stemmed rose cake pops. (No more web orders for rose pops, but they can be purchased in store) $5. Rebecca’s Cake Pops, 61 New Hyde Park Rd., Garden City, rebeccascakepops.myshopify.com
SMELL OF LOVE
Explore the intoxicating scents of the Australian desert, the Caribbean mountains, the tropical shores of Bali, and the U.S. coasts—and discover the perfect Raw Spirit fragrance for you. $25 RawSpirit.com
