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Valentine's Day gifts: Think outside the heart-shaped box

Want to wow your sweetie this Valentine's Day? The odds are that the usual cards and teddy bears won't get you very far. Instead, think unique, personalized, and exceedingly romantic. Both men and women expect romance on Valentine's Day — and a gift that will remind them that they're loved beyond February 14. We enlisted Cupid's help and scoured the city for gifts that said "be mine." Here's what we found:

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You don't need a man for these diamond rings

When it comes to ladies lusting for a shiny new piece of jewelry, there are those who wait for someone to buy it for them and those who buy it for themselves, jewelers say. The "self-purchasers" — the ones buying jewelry for themselves — are increasing in number and more common than ever.

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Make it personal with charm jewelry

Seattleite Josephine C. Santos wears her heart on a link, along with a four-leaf clover, horseshoe, coin and wishbone for good luck. Every special occasion — birthdays, travels, graduation, wedding, arrival of a child or just because — she acquires a new charm, adding to her collection. Each new addition tells a story, chronicling her life and her journeys.

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Get glam for the holidays — on any budget

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Great gal gifts for under $50

Got a gal on your Christmas list? If you're too busy to read the rest of this article (or if it's 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve), just remember the three c's: cashmere, chocolate and carats (the diamond variety). But if you have a minute and you want to find something really lovely and one of a kind for the lady on your list, here are some top picks (that won't break the bank) for:

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What's new for October

Fashion comes to Greenwood, doggie couture, charming amulets, scenic handbags and pretty plates.

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