Valentine’s Day: A Special Day to Celebrate Your Love

Throughout January and the first half of February, more often than not, you won’t be able to turn around without seeing boxes of chocolates, teddy bears holding lace-trimmed hearts, cards of all sizes and lovey-dovey decor around you. This is all in anticipation of Valentine’s Day. 

The origins of Valentine’s Day can be traced back to an ancient Rome celebration called Lupercalia. This mid-February holiday was a fertility festival that may have included a ceremony in which men and women were matched by picking names out of a jar. Some historians believe this is how Valentine’s Day came to be associated with love. 

Today, millions of Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged; flowers, especially red roses, are sent to loved ones alongside romantic notes; and couples make it a point to spend quality time together on this special occasion. Dinner, a picnic or a special home-cooked meal are popular ways for couples to commemorate Valentine’s Day. Many restaurants provide special Valentine’s Day dinner deals, with the cuisine centred on love themes and symbols such as hearts and flowers. 

Every year, diamond jewellery ranks high as one of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts, especially for ladies. This is because, as the hardest natural substance on earth, diamonds are the perfect embodiment of enduring love and commitment. Rare, unique and timeless, they have been a universal symbol of love for centuries, and their beauty and magnificence continue to inspire and captivate hearts today.

Convey your love for your significant other by getting them the perfect Valentine’s Day gift from Venessa Diamonds today! Browse our diamond jewellery collections at venessadiamonds.com.