For Valentine's gift giving, there are a few major (and expected) Valentine’s gift categories: Flowers, Candy, Lingerie and Jewelry. Make the right choice from one or more of these and you’re in. Wrap up a new Dustbuster for her and you're in trouble.

Flowers are pretty straight forward. Grab a dozen roses, (for three times what you'd pay on any other, non-Valentine's, day), and although you won't be the most creative guy, you'll get by.

Same for chocolate. As long as it's in a nice box, and not in bar form in a plastic wrapper, you'll be ok. (More on chocolate gifts early next week.)

Lingerie? I've beaten that to death. (But... watch for the launch of BGTV with my "Lingerie 101" video on the site tomorrow.)

Jewelry is a whole different game. There's a near infinite number of options, it's more costly, and what you get her carries a lot of meaning. You don't want to go cheap, and you don't want to go too big too soon. And if you don't know what to look for, and look out for, you can get taken. (See my jewelry buying tips, here.)

Most guys when they think of giving jewelry only think gold and silver. And stones. Like diamonds. Which can cause some guys to hyperventilate in the store parking lot. But there's other options, allowing you to get her something unique and beautiful at a reasonable cost.

One of my readers suggested TurqJewelry.com. So I took a look.

Started a few years ago - and still run by - two women from Virginia and North Carolina, Turq features their unique and extremely eye-catching jewelry designs. Pieces you won't find anywhere else. And getting her something her girlfriends don't have is always a good thing.

Choosing is easy. There are designs to fit just about every taste. And with prices ranging from about $50 to $210, you can be a hero and still have enough left over for those overpriced roses.

TurqJewelry.com.
Thanks to Bates for the tip.