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Christmas 2018: Last-minute jewellery gifts for every luxury lover
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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Jodie Smith is a San Francisco based writer, trend forecaster and creative consultant specialising in the jewellery and luxury industries.
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