Margery Brew. She went down in history as the greatest romantic of the 15th century. Or perhaps the first. In any case, she is believed to have written the first Valentine's Day greeting. The recipient was said to be John Paston, and he seems like a lucky guy. In any case, it became popular to write love letters in the month of February. 19th-century lovers added an industrial touch to romance when they sent elaborate greetings with both lace and silk ribbons. Today, if you're lucky in love, you might even receive a small gift, perhaps in the form of jewelry.
Skånes Auktionsverk has filled its showcases with some very suitable suggestions. A cameo brooch with a mythological motif is suitable for someone who wants to declare their love in a classic way. The ring from Georg Jensen with a purple amethyst is a stylish "I love you," and Ole Lynggaard's ring in 18K gold with a brilliant-cut diamond is quite perfectly named "Love." But these are just three examples from a carefully curated selection of love tokens.
