As we welcome the year of the rabbit, recessionista chic is out and bling is back. So bring your Valentine up-to-date with these golden gift ideas.

Honey Bee

Kenneth Jay Lane's 22-karat gold-plated Swarovski crystal-embellished bee ring is a playful adornment for your honey this Valentine’s Day. With black and bright-yellow enamel stripes, this colourful extra will add an eclectic edge to a sleek city style.

Price: RMB 695. Web: www.net-a-porter.com

Explain Yourself

If you want a gift that says it all for you this Valentine’s Day, über-cool London-based jewellery designer, Solange Azagury-Partridge has granted your wish with this 18-karat rose-gold handwritten ‘Love’ necklace. It is an exquisite token of the designer's signature style and an elegant declaration this Valentine’s Day.

Price: RMB 18,530. Web: www.solangeazagurypartridge.com

 Haute-Hobo

The Tory Burch Dean oversized leather hobo bag has to be the most glamorous hobo in town. If you are thinking of a romantic trip away somewhere warm with your Valentine, this dazzling carry-all paired with a vintage printed kaftan would make for the perfect beach vacation style.

Price: RMB 3,000. Web: www.toryburch.com

 Time for Retro

Who wouldn’t want to infuse their man’s style with a little bit more Don Draper? With design features hearkening back to the 1950s and 1960s, Breitling’s Transocean is a completely new timepiece from the iconic Swiss brand. While Breitling regularly updates or adds to its existing timepiece collections, the release of something totally new is special, not to mention the perfect gift for a timeless love.

Price: RMB 50,340. Web: www.breitlingsource.com