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The most romantic day of the year is on its way, and if you want to put a spin on the classic flowers and chocolate, our curated gift guide has plenty of unique ideas. Whether you’re shopping for a ballet lover, opera fan or classical music buff, we have the perfect Valentines Day gift idea for that special someone.
This captivating trinket box is inspired by the clock featured in the ballroom scene of the Royal Ballet’s Cinderella. Designed by artist Elena Deshmukh, the Cinderella Trinket Box is a beautiful gift that anyone will love for their cherished keepsakes.
The box is handcrafted by Roy Kirkham in the Potteries, Stoke on Trent. The celestial design is a wonderful memento of the Royal Ballet, and a great gift for any ballet fan.
'On a cold winter’s night, under starry skies the clock looks down at the ball below. It’s almost midnight and the most magical of evenings for Cinderella. With a scattering of stardust, the candle-lit ballroom and artists of The Royal Ballet are elevated into the clouds.' – Elena Deshmukh.
The beautiful silk scarf was designed by artist Rory Hutton to commemorate the centenary of the operatic icon Maria Callas. Known as ‘La Divina’, Maria Callas is considered one of the most talented opera singers of all time. A wonderful Valentine’s Day gift idea for opera lovers, the scarf showcases Callas’ beloved items – including poodles, pearls and roses.
Rory Hutton is an accessories designer based in Cambridge. He draws his inspiration from the aesthetics movement who seeks to create beauty in everything he makes. His collaboration with the Royal Ballet and Opera incorporates the works performed on our stage and the Royal Opera House building in Covent Garden.
The stunning Auditorium ceramic candle holder is a wonderful souvenir from the Royal Ballet and Opera, and a perfect Valentine’s Day gift. The candle showcases an exclusive design by artist and designer Elena Deshmukh, inspired by the Victorian auditorium. With the heavy red velvet curtain and gilded gold arch, the design perfectly captures the feeling of a night at the theatre.
Beloved characters from the world of opera and ballet peek in the curtain behind the scenes, a delightful detail fans will love. The ceramic is handmade by Roy Kirkham in the Potteries, Stoke on Trent and the plant wax candle is poured by Heaven Scent, based in Wiltshire.
This delicate charm bracelet is a beautiful Valentine’s Day present for any musician or classical music fan. Handmade in the UK in sterling silver, the musical notes charm bracelet features a selection of charms in silver and gold plating, with alternating onyx beads. If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day gift idea that they’ll love for years to come, then this unique bracelet is a must.
Each bracelet is handmade with love by Lincoln based artist Amanda Coleman, who has been crafting her creations for over 20 years. Coleman’s collection of jewellery for the Royal Ballet and Opera takes inspiration from music to create pieces perfect for gift-giving.
This pair of silver cufflinks takes inspiration from the tree on stage in the Royal Opera production of Das Rheingold, the first opera in Wagner’s Ring Cycle. These cufflinks are a great Valentine’s Day gift for any opera fan, and a wonderfully unique memento of the Royal Opera.
Amanda Coleman based the cufflinks on research she conducted on the production and pictures of the set. She often bases her designs on nature, and she chose a twig for the design that looked like a miniature tree with a gnarled texture.
A 100-year-old apple tree in Amanda’s garden provided the ideal bark with plenty of character and texture. Sections of a branch from the tree were sent off to create a mould, so they could be cast into precious metals.
This pair of earrings were designed exclusively for the Royal Ballet and Opera by Just Trade to celebrate the return of The Magic Flute to the main stage and make for a lovely Valentine’s Day gift. Just Trade works in partnership with small fairtrade projects all over the world.
The constellation earrings are inspired by key motifs in the opera, and the starry scene is handmade from brass with gold plated earring hooks. Just Trade also crafted a pair of earrings with a lovely crescent moon. If you’re looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day present for your other half, then these earrings are a must-have.
Fashioned from pure silk twill, this hand designed and finished Alice scarf is a stylish gift inspired by the whimsical world of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The scarf was designed by artist Lauren Catris after receiving a tea party book from a good friend one birthday and was reminded of the Mad Hatters tea party.
The symmetrical folk pattern on the cover of the book and the bold red colour, which often features in the Royal Ballet production Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The design of the scarf incorporates different decorative motifs to create an intricate design. Hidden characters feature in the design, including the Cheshire Cat.
Each piece is meticulously hand-finished in Evesham, Worcestershire to the highest quality. The scarves are a stunning accessory, and a lovely Valentine’s Day gift for any ballet lover. The same design is also available in a chic pocket square.
Skip the supermarket cards and opt for something a little more unique this Valentine’s Day, with these illustrated ballet and opera Valentine’s Day cards. The Ballet Love greeting card features a beautifully illustrated pointe shoe design and was created by artist Elena Deshmukh.
Ezen Trade, a London based design company, designed a Valentine’s Day edition of the adorable ‘Life without Ballet is pointe-less’ card and is the perfect card for dance lovers. Or if they prefer opera, the Vissi d’arte, Vissi d’amore card features lyrics from Puccini’s romantic drama Tosca.Shop our full range of greetings cards to find the perfect one for them.