Guy’s Guide to Valentine’s Day Shopping: Whether You’re A Deep-Pockets Guy Or Budget Guy, You Have Options February 7, 2005 – Posted in: Press

By LUCIO GUERRERO
Published: February 7, 2005
Chicago Sun-Times

There should really only be two ways to do Valentine’s Day — the right way and the great way. We’ll start with the great way. This is the one, unfortunately, for the guys with the deep pockets. The guy who says — and means it — “Money is no object.”
For that guy, there’s plenty of options. From the $100,000 luxury night at the Swissotel to the $200,000 one-of-a-kind emerald necklace.

And then there’s the other Valentine’s Day, the one for the rest of us.

Don’t fret. Just because your wallet may not be full of Benjamins doesn’t mean that Cupid won’t come calling.
Chicago is a perfect place to do Valentine’s Day on a budget — read: cheap, but not cheap looking.

Here are some suggestions for both of our guys:
JEWELRY
High end: This is what Valentine’s Day is all about — the jewelry. If you want to make it count, go for originality. With that, our choice would be a rare emerald heart-shaped necklace with diamonds. This unique piece has 19 carats of emeralds accompanied by 18 carats of white diamonds, and is on sale for $200,000. It’s from an estate jewelry store, so chances are your valentine’s gift will be one-of-a-kind. House of Kahn Estate Jewelers, 60 E. Walton (312-943-9937).