Culture Insider: Gifts of Love in Ancient China

A set of hairpins during Qing Dynasty sold for 207,000 yuan ($30,084) at the China Guardian 2015 spring auctions.

Qing Dynasty hairpins

A Song/Yuan Dynasty comb sold for 506,575 yuan ($73,600) at the Hong Kong Changfeng 2009 spring auctions.

A Qing Dynasty comb sold for 33,600 yuan ($4,883) at the Beijing Hanhai 2010 spring auctions.

A Qing Dynasty jade comb sold for 17,250 yuan ($2,588) at the Beijing Hanhai 2013 spring auctions.

Qing Dynasty jade pendants

Fan pendants during ancient times.

A pair of Qing Dynasty jade pendants sold for 1,840,000 yuan ($267,535) at the Rongbaozhai 2012 spring auctions.

A couple of gold gilt bracelets during Qing Dynasty sold for 115,000 yuan ($16,706) at the China Guardian 2014 Autumn Auctions.

A pair of jade bracelet during Qing Dynasty sold for 345,000 yuan ($50,118) at the China Guardian 2013 autumn auctions.

A pair of embroidered purses during Qing Dynasty sold for 10,350 yuan ($1,503) at the 30th China Guardian Quarterly Auctions.

A set of embroidered purses during Qing Dynasty sold for 17,250 yuan ($2,505) at the 37th China Guardian Quarterly Auctions.

Valentine's Day has, again, come and passed. Have you ever been caught up in a situation that leaves you clueless on what item to buy for your boyfriend or girlfriend? The ancient Chinese were never baffled by this problem. Here are some classic gifts for lovers during ancient times. Check it out and it may provide you with unique gift ideas.

Credit: China Daily