Purple Flowers From Bulbs

There are three key things to remember when buying a gift for a woman. First, it must be romantic. Second, it must be romantic. And, third, it must be romantic! Yes, oodles of romance is really what makes her particular world turn around. Don't believe me? Go on, go ahead and give her that food processor on her birthday and then step back to enjoy her reaction!

Surveys have thrown up some consistent facts that give a useful insight into the kind of presents women love to receive the most. Here's a compilation of the all-time top romantic gifts for women.

1. Jewellery. No rocket science here. Precious metals and gemstones have captivated the female psyche since the times of the ancient Egyptians and Greeks. The modern man shouldn't even try and unravel this particular mystery. Just give her that solitaire. Or better still, a handcrafted, exclusive piece that'll set her apart from the rest.

2. Flowers. Fragrant, beautiful and so eloquent. Flowers are to romance what sunshine is to life. In other words, indispensable. Choose your bloom carefully, though. The wrong flowers can well upset both, her mood and her expectations.

3. Chocolates. The second greatest weakness after baubles for most women. Perhaps something to do with the instant feel-good factor they induce soon after consumption. But, analysis apart, thank god for chocolates. They have managed to make many a hapless husband/ boyfriend escape from a tight corner. But, give the run-of-the-mill variety a miss, if you really want to score brownie points. The keywords here are: gourmet, fine Belgian, French and Swiss.

4. Personalised gifts. No matter how thrilled she is with that lovely platinum or silver and turquoise pendant necklace, her joy would be boundless if you personalise it. That is, make her feel as though this particular piece was created just for her, and only her. How romantic is that! Have your message for her engraved on it for eternity. Personalised presents can range from soft toys to ceramic mugs to, of course, jewellery.

5. Exclusive gifts. Simply put, an exclusive present is something which she won't easily see everywhere. Something that is limited edition, preferable hand-made and very, very exclusive. An exclusive gift makes every woman feel special. Pampered. Desired.

The key is to make the gift help a woman feel good about herself. If she feels special, she'll make you feel special and that's what this whole thing is all about, isn't it?

Former journalist Daya is a creative writer working for the UK gift industry. Her forte is wedding anniversaries, romantic occasions, the tricky etiquettes involved in relationships and romance, and most of all, gift giving - that sabre-toothed monster that brings most men to their knees! Daya helps you make a great impression on your sweetheart by helping you pick stunning . She also helps you choose that come with lashings of romance.