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Hearts and Kisses: 23 Exquisite Vintage Gifts for Valentine's Day

Perfume presentation bottle, "Forever Yours" by Babs Creations, featuring a heart-shaped bottle held in hands and encased under a glass dome, glass and metal, American, 1940.

Perfume presentation bottle, "Forever Yours" by Babs Creations, featuring a heart-shaped bottle held in hands and encased under a glass dome, glass and metal, American, 1940. Gallery 47

The hardest part of finding a Valentine’s Day gift at The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is narrowing it down. In this post, we just focus on our favorite vintage and antique pieces depicting hearts and lips. For a wider selection of objects, see our Valentine’s Day Collection and follow our Pinterest board Vintage Valentine. We also share collection highlights on Twitter and Facebook. See location, hours, and contact information here.

Signed "Tristan and Isolde" brooch by Salvador Dali, 18K gold with garnet and diamonds, American, circa 1980.Signed “Tristan and Isolde” brooch by Salvador Dali, 18K gold with garnet and diamonds, American, circa 1980. Leah Gordon Gallery.

"Sweet Pearl Heart" Art Nouveau Necklace, Open Back Heart with Pin Back, 14K Gold and Pearl Heart, Origin Unknown, Circa 1915, Dimensions:  1/2" x 1/2".“Sweet Pearl Heart” Art Nouveau Necklace, Open Back Heart with Pin Back, 14K Gold and Pearl Heart, Origin Unknown, Circa 1915, Dimensions:  1/2″ x 1/2″. Melody Rodgers Gallery.

Heart-shaped photo frame, 14k gold & carved citrines, American, c. 1890.Heart-shaped photo frame, 14k gold & carved citrines, American, c. 1890. Gallery 47.

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany 18K Gold Freeform Heart Ring

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany 18K Gold Freeform Heart Ring. Treasures & Pleasures.

A fun signed Robert Lee Morris lip brooch, gold over a base metal, American, 1980s.  Length: 2-1/4"    Height: 1"

A fun signed Robert Lee Morris lip brooch, gold over a base metal, American, 1980s. Clifford Baron Gallery.

Tiffany Ruby and Diamond 18K Heart Necklace, 18K gold, ruby, diamond, USA, 1980s, 3/4", chain 16".Tiffany Ruby and Diamond 18K Heart Necklace, 18K gold, ruby, diamond, USA, 1980s, 3/4″, chain 16″. Treasures & Pleasures.

Heart Shaped Brooch, Signed Sloan & Co., 14K Gold, United States, 1940s, 1-7/8" x 1-3/4".Heart Shaped Brooch, Signed Sloan & Co., 14K Gold, United States, 1940s, 1-7/8″ x 1-3/4″. Gallery 47.

Gorham Heart Shaped Basket with Pierced Decoration

Gorham Heart Shaped Basket with Pierced Decoration. Estate Silver.

Cigarette case, silver & enamel, Vienna.Cigarette case, silver & enamel, Vienna. Samuel Saidian Works of Art.

"Don't Break My Heart" Necklace, Crystal Faceted Puffy Heart, Crystal and Metal Chaining, Origin Unknown, Circa “Don’t Break My Heart” Necklace, Crystal Faceted Puffy Heart, Crystal and Metal Chaining, Origin Unknown, Circa 1915. Melody Rodgers Gallery.

Tiffany and Co. bracelet with semi heart-shaped links set with floral clusters of dark citrine, 14K gold and dark citrine, USA, Tiffany and Co. bracelet with semi heart-shaped links set with floral clusters of dark citrine, 14K gold and dark citrine, USA, 1950s. Clifford Baron.

Tiffany heart-shaped frame, sterling silver, American, circa 1869-1891.Tiffany heart-shaped frame, sterling silver, American, circa 1869-1891. Alter Silver Corp.

Tiffany "Love & Kisses" necklace, by Paloma Picasso, 18k gold with various stones, Italy, 1980s.Tiffany “Love & Kisses” necklace, by Paloma Picasso, 18k gold with various stones, Italy, 1980s. Gallery 47.

Costume jewelry suite by Hobe, the designer to Society and Hollywood stars, gilt brass and colored crystals, American, 1930s.Costume jewelry suite by Hobe, the designer to Society and Hollywood stars, gilt brass and colored crystals, American, 1930s. Gallery 47.

18K Gold Heart and Cupid Bow Earclips by Tiffany

18K Gold Heart and Cupid Bow Earclips by Tiffany. Treasures & Pleasures.

Sterling Silver heart Shaped Tray, Sterling Silver, England, 1940sSterling Silver heart Shaped Tray, Sterling Silver, England, 1940s. Sooky Goodfriend.

Gold Gate Bracelet with Heart Padlock Clasp, Stamped Gold Plated, Origin Unknown, 1930s,Gold Gate Bracelet with Heart Padlock Clasp, Stamped Gold Plated, Origin Unknown, 1930s. Melody Rodgers Gallery.

Lalique Perfume Bottle For Nina Ricci, "Coeurs Joie" (happy Heart), in box, Graphics by Christian Berard, Glass, France, 1942Lalique Perfume Bottle For Nina Ricci, “Coeurs Joie” (happy Heart), in box, Graphics by Christian Berard, Glass, France, 1942. Gallery 47.

Silver and Cut Glass Heart Shaped Box, Cut Glass and Cut Design Silver, England, circa 1930Silver and Cut Glass Heart Shaped Box, Cut Glass and Cut Design Silver, England, circa 1930. Sooky Goodfriend.

Contemporary Puffy Heart Sealed Shut--Just Like My Love For You, 14K Gold, unknown origin, 1960s

Contemporary Puffy Heart Sealed Shut–Just Like My Love For You, 14K Gold, unknown origin, 1960s. Melody Rodgers Gallery.

Antique Victorian Heart Shaped Box by William Comyns

Antique Victorian Heart Shaped Box by William Comyns. Estate Silver Co.

Yves St. Laurent Pendant Necklace By Robert Gossens, Carved Rock Crystal, and Gilt Metal Work, France, 1980s, Yves St. Laurent Pendant Necklace By Robert Gossens, Carved Rock Crystal, and Gilt Metal Work, France, 1980s. Gallery 47.

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