These days, one has to be careful of over-gifting as well as under-gifting. We've all received something that was just too much too soon. A diamond (or CZ) bracelet is just too much for a second date. On the flip side, if you've taken your date out on several lovely evenings and she gifts you a pad of sticky notes, or he gives you some hand soap and thinks that's a big deal, you know you've got a problem on your hands. Thus, there's too much and too little and it's also all about the right timing.

A recent study showed that flowers are always on the top of the list as they're a lovely gesture, and are rarely susceptible to the too little or much problem. Of interesting note, for couples who have made it through the first year, love Christmas ornaments never cost too much, but pack a great deal of sentiment into a tiny package.

When jewelry is unaffordable or "too much", a dating ornament to celebrate the affinity two people have for each other is something simple, and yet dearly cherished by both partners.

There are lots of designs to choose from: from the cute snowmen-type ornament, to a more love-oriented design like a heart or Christmas flowers, the exact style can be chosen to suit your personal tastes. We ultimately recommend a personalized love ornament that has the name of each person, the year or date of a special milestone, and even a custom loving message from the heart.