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Top 10 Romantic Gifts Around 550 Dollars

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If your budget can accommodate buying gifts priced around $550, there's a huge selection of presents you can choose from -- and I think these are among the most romantic and desirable.

Whether it's for a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or Valentine's Day, these romantic gifts are all priced around $550 US dollars and are available online. Each has been carefully selected to surprise and delight the recipient.

1. Apple iPad 2 - starts at $499

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If your favorite romantic loves the latest and the greatest gifts, choose the sleek new iPad. Everyone wants one.
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2. 100 Blooms of Red Roses Bouquet

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Wow! Want to make a powerful impression on Valentine's Day or any other time of year with a surfeit of red roses? Tell her you love her 100 times with this tall bouquet that yields more than 100 red roses.

3. Nordstrom Gift Card - choose $$$

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Sometimes the best gifts are the ones the recipient can choose for him or herself. It may not seem romantic at the time, but a gift card motivates a loved one to indulge -- and that's always a good thing! Nordstrom gift cards are available in denominations up to $1,000.

4. "You and No Other" 14K Gold Engraved Ring - $649

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If love fills your heart but you're at a loss for words when it comes to giving a gift, this utterly romantic gold band says it all for a man or a woman. The French inscription "Vous et nul Autre" translates as "You and No Other," a phrase that bespeaks love and loyalty. (Note: Those on a budget can buy this ring in silver for $49).

5. 14k Rose Gold Diamond and Pink Amethyst Ring - $649

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A faceted amethyst is surrounded by diamonds and framed in a beautiful rose-gold setting. Yellow and white gold settings are also available, as are matching earrings.

6. Canon VIXIA Digital Camcorders - From $379

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This is the camcorder everyone wants. Lightweight because it has no moving parts and records everything on a removable flash memory, it also boasts a Canon lens. Record your most romantic moments and memorable trips with it. You'll never have to replace tape in the middle of a shoot. The unit, which fits in the hand, can also be used as a still digital camera.
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7. 1/4 Carat Three-Diamond Ring - $698

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Say it with diamonds! This ring delivers a lot of diamond sparkle for a relatively small amount of money. Available with a total diamond weight of 1/4 carat for under $500, you can also upgrade to larger diamonds for a bit more money. Buyers can choose between white and yellow-gold settings.

8. Michael Kors Leather Bag - $328

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Sexy shoulder bag from the designer star of "Project Runway" features leather embossed to resemble python and goldtone chain.

9. Tahitian Pearl on 14k White Gold Chain - $450

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Gifts of the warm Pacific Ocean, Tahitian cultured pearls are among the world's most coveted and romantic gems. The luminous, round 8.5 mm orb shimmers with charcoal and black. Suspended on an 18-inch, 14-karat, white-gold chain, the precious pearl can slide up and down the chain.

10. Diamond Hoop Earrings - $795

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Slightly over budget but too beautiful to be discounted, these classic-looking diamond hoops go with everything and sparkle brightly.

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