Christmas 2018: Last-minute jewellery gifts for every luxury lover

December 19, 2018

By Jodie Smith

7 min read

With Christmas fast approaching, I am sure some of us are still looking for last minute gifts. Especially for you, I have curated a selection of both jewellery and jewellery related gifts that won’t break the bank, and could be a perfect present to give this festive season.

For a truly glamorous Christmas, give gifts that focus on craftsmanship, precious materials and respected brand names. Whether you opt for a set of six Asprey Christmas crackers stuffed with delightful gifts such as silver pendants and enamel and silver cufflinks, a crocodile leather jewellery travel case from Smythson or a jewelled phone case – there are options for every kind of jewellery aficionado.

No matter what kind of person you are buying for, if they are a fan of beautiful things, then this is the Christmas gift guide for you!

BrownSafe

BrownSafe

Customisable jewellery safe

Gübelin

Gübelin

Earrings with Colombian 2.35ct and 2.14ct emeralds, accent diamonds and rubies with 18k white gold

Tiffany&Co.

Tiffany&Co.

'Eau De Parfum Diamond' limited edition perfume

House of Meraki

House of Meraki

'Jellyfish' earrings with emeralds in 18k yellow gold

Juliet Weir-de la Rochefouchald

Juliet Weir-de la Rochefouchald

Women Jewellery Designers book

NS by Noof

NS by Noof

‘Zain’ envelope handbag in blue crocodile leather with amber stone and silver plated frame

Chaumet

Chaumet

'Josephine Aigrette' ring with diamonds, 0.60ct citrine and pearls in 18k white gold

Bulgari x Manolo Blahnik

Bulgari x Manolo Blahnik

Satin shoes with rubellite and amethyst 'chilli pepper' shape stones and 11.41 carat diamonds in 18k white gold

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton

Travel jewellery case in monogram print leather with brass hardware

Court and Covet

Court and Covet

Pre-owned Cartier ring with sapphires, emeralds, rubies and diamonds in 18k yellow gold

Tessa Packard

Tessa Packard

'Atlas' personalised ring with diamonds and 18k yellow gold

Atelier Swarovski x Daniel Libeskind

Atelier Swarovski x Daniel Libeskind

'Architecture & the city' chess set with crystal, stainless steel, concrete, aluminium, marble, eco brass and rhodium plating, designed by Daniel Libeskind for Atelier Swarovski

Jessica McCormack

Jessica McCormack

'Star' hair accessories with diamonds in 18k blackened and gold

Buccellati

Buccellati

Phone case with diamonds in rigato engraved 18k yellow gold and 18k white gold

Ortaea

Ortaea

'Imperium' earrings with diamonds in 18k rose gold

Smythson

Smythson

'Mara' deluxe jewellery box in navy printed calf leather

NOA

NOA

'Fleur de Lis' blush earrings with diamonds in 18k white and yellow gold

Jessica McCormack

Jessica McCormack

Personalised 'Mother and Daughter' jewellery box with hand embroidered details

Asprey

Asprey

Luxury cracker set with hand crafted leather items, sterling silver and porcelain gifts

Nadine Aysoy

Nadine Aysoy

'Tsarina' pendant necklace with rhodolite garnet, chalcedony and diamonds in 18k rose gold

Annoushka

Annoushka

'Mythology Spinning Moon' charm with freshwater pearl and diamond in 18k yellow and white gold

Stenzhorn

Stenzhorn

'Butterfly Lovers' kimono ring with diamonds in 18k white gold

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