Give the gift of luxury this Christmas
Thinking about what to get your loved ones this year for Christmas?
Why not choose from some luxurious gift options from some top brands below
Deakin & Francis
As the festive season approaches, Deakin & Francis has created an exclusive Christmas Gift Guide, which features an exquisite selection of handcrafted designs, perfect for those looking for a truly unique and personal gift that will be treasured for years to come.
Please find their curated selection of cufflinks, signet rings, fine jewellery and home accessories below or check out the full Gift Guide from them here
Gifts for Him
Cufflinks
Rings
Gifts for Her
Rings
Earrings
Pendants
Bracelets
Gifts for All
Gifts For Home
Philippa Herbert Jewellery
Offering a stunning collection for both men and women at various price points, the brand creates timeless jewellery pieces designed to be treasured gifts and cherished heirlooms, passing their beauty from one generation to the next.
Philippa Herbert
From £3600
Phoebe rings are available in solid 9ct and 18ct yellow, rose and white gold. Each ring can be set with any gemstone of your choice, such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds or even your family’s birthstones, we can also use heirloom stones that you may already possess.
Philippa Herbert
Charm Necklace 15mm Octagon Engraved
£485
Keep your family close to you with our adorable, solid gold or solid sterling silver Octagon charms, hand engraved with your child or loved one’s fingerprint. Available in two sizes these charms can be worn on our necklace chains, layered with our other hand engraved charms, or on our charm bracelets. These personalised charms are perfect for presents, baby shower gifts or just for yourself. Ideal for engraving with fingerprints, names, initials, dates of birth and even a signature.
Philippa Herbert
Price varies
You can pick your favourite gemstones, style and length of chain to create a piece that is completely unique.
Available in solid 9ct and 18ct Yellow, Rose and White Gold and solid Sterling Silver.
Philippa Herbert
£795
Russian Wedding Rings are three interlocking bands of rose, white and yellow gold worn on the right hand. The three bands symbolise the Holy Trinity of Christian orthodox religion, or the past, present and future of the couple.
Philippa Herbert
£1485
Charms can be worn on our necklace chains and layered with our other hand engraved charms. These personalised charms are perfect for presents, baby shower gifts or just for yourself. Ideal for engraving with fingerprints, names, initials, dates of birth and even a signature.
Philippa Herbert
Fingerprint Engraved Bar-Clip Cufflinks
£1995
A pair of fingerprint engraved bar-clip cufflinks. The price includes a fingerprint engraving on the flat oval and a short engraving on the domed oval. Ideal for engraving with fingerprints, names, initials and dates of birth. Available to order online in solid sterling silver or solid 9ct yellow, white or rose gold.
Marloe Watch Company
Daytimer Collection, from £799
The latest launch from British small batch brand, Marloe Watch Company, Daytimer is a Swiss-made manual wristwatch for everyday clarity and convenience. A collector’s item for watch fanatics, each of the four dial designs offers different straps for a more personalised piece.
GMT Collection, from £749
Great for travellers, an additional hand on the GMT collection can be set to show a second time zone simultaneously, so there’s never a reason to lose track. GMT Day with sky blue dial, hairline seconds and mirror-polish hands represents a crisp Scottish morning inspired by the co-founder’s Highlands home. Limited to 500 pieces, GMT Night features a deep twilight blue dial, representing the rich blue of evening.
Glenbeg Blue, from £849
In celebration of Ardnamurchan Distillery’s 10th Anniversary
Marloe Watch Company has partnered with Scottish whisky distillery Ardnamurchan on a new limited edition design, the Glenbeg Blue. A perfect pairing, Marloe’s mantra is ‘taking time to do things properly’, much like the 10 year distilling process of the hand selected barrel which forms an integral part of the collaboration. The midnight dial is offset with copper accents from the barrel itself and features a Swiss made STP1-21 automatic movement.
Limited to only 292, the Glenbeg Blue forms a luxury collaborative set alongside a numbered bottle of whisky from the Ardnamurchan distillery, whisky miniature (so the whisky can be tasted without breaking the seal of the collectable bottle), a cask plug cut from the oak whisky barrel used to distil the whisky, a hand-numbered collector’s card and a ticket to a ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour of the Ardnamurchan Distillery in the Scottish Highlands.
Wolf
With the months getting colder and days getting shorter, that means that Christmas is around the corner!
WOLF is a luxury retailer that specialises in hand crafted jewellery boxes, watch winders, watch boxes and other beautiful interior pieces to keep your valuables safe, that are created sustainably using alternatives such as apple leather and recyclable packaging.
For Him – WM Brown Negroni Astuccio (£159)
The perfect gift for him this Xmas, includes everything you need to craft your own cocktail on the go, in a beautifully designed leather box with tartan interior.
For Her – Zoe Jewellery Box (£505)
The Zoe box has gorgeous intricate embroidery and a velvet exterior, the perfect addition to your partners dressing table.
Under £100 options also include:
Sophia Round Zip Case (£79)
Signature Passport Sleeve (£69)
Mimi Earpods Case (£45)
Mimi Swirl Card Case in Denim (£85)
Royal Opera House
All of these products are either British made, designed by an independent artist, or sustainably created or sourced.
Left – Auditorium Ceiling Trinket Box – Exclusively designed by artist and maker, Elena Deshmukh, for the Royal Ballet and Opera, handmade by Roy Kirkham in Stoke on Trent.
Middle – Auditorium Playing Cards – Exclusively designed by artist and maker, Elena Deshmukh, for the Royal Ballet and Opera.
Right – Cinderella Clock Bamboo Decoration – Sustainably designed and made with bamboo.
Left – London Theatres Book – Written by leading British drama critic, Michael Coveney, and published by Frances Lincoln Publishers in London.
Middle – Magic Flute Half Moon Earrings – Designed exclusively for the Royal Opera House by Just Trade – an organisation that works in partnership with small fair trade projects across the world. These projects offer life changing training, secure work opportunities and fairly paid employment for marginalised producers.
Right – Orchestra Trinket Tray – Exclusively designed by artist and maker, Elena Deshmukh, for the Royal Ballet and Opera, handmade by Roy Kirkham in Stoke on Trent.
Left – Queen of Hearts Mug – Artwork is by theatre designer, Bob Crowley, and the ceramic is made by Roy Kirkham based in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire.
Middle – Sustainable Beauty Book – Written by British make-up Artist and Sustainability expert Justine Jenkins.
Right – Tapestry Sea Blue Gown – Designed and made by One Hundred Stars – a brand focusing on ethical choices that source and manufacturer in India using a small family business. One Hundred Stars supply to independent shops who share their values and belief in sustainable manufacturing.
Captain J Russell Pickering’s Season Print
This poster is part of the RBO’s Print on Demand service, offering high quality reproductions in a range of sizes and stylish frames to suit any aesthetic delivered to your door. Custom Prints are printed and framed by King & McGaw in Newhaven, East Sussex.
Silhouette
Silhouette SUN24 sunglasses for women, from £265
Inspired by the French Riviera, Silhouette’s SUN24 collection is a gorgeous gift selection for those seeking winter rays with a hint of Côte d’Azur chic injected. Striking a balance between comfort, elegance and contemporary design, Silhouette’s premium sunnies provide essential eye protection all year round.
Each frame in Silhouette’s SUN24 collection takes inspiration from and is named after a chic area of the Côte d’Azur in France. Using unique materials and production methods, Silhouette sunnies protect against UVA, UVB and UVC rays all year round – ideal for the jet setter in your life.
Silhouette TMA (Titan Minimal Art) SUN collection, from £295
Truly out of this world, Silhouette’s signature Titan Minimal Art collection has accompanied astronauts on space missions thanks to its ultra-lightweight properties and no screws or hinges. Celebrating 25 years of the Titan Minimal Art collection, Silhouette has launched a special edition line, giving a nod to its galactic ties and taking festive wishes to infinity and beyond.
Monitor III A.N.C.
Created to find harmony in the chaos and backed by Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Marshall’s Monitor III A.N.C. inject some much-needed rock ‘n’ roll into the stale world of noise-cancelling headphones. Featuring 70 hours of ANC playtime, spatial audio and adaptive loudness for pleasurable listening, plus a compact folding design with a carry case laced in red velvet, you’ll look as good wearing them as they will in your gift guide.
Focal and Naim
Focal Diva Utopia
The pinnacle of the Focal Powered by Naim ethos, DIVA UTOPIA, represents over a century of combined audio expertise. These wireless high-fidelity speakers, crafted in Focal’s renowned French workshops in St Etienne, feature a 3-way bass reflex system and class A/B amplification for a sensational listening experience. Controlled effortlessly via a dedicated app, remote, or voice assistant, DIVA UTOPIA integrates seamlessly with all leading streaming.
Focal Bathys
Haute couture comes to headphones in the sumptuous shape of Bathys, from French audio specialist, Focal. Crafted from fine materials, includingleather and magnesium, and with matching carry case and cables, Bathys are a clear-cut and extraordinary Christmas gift choice. Exceptional sound is enhanced by incredible noise-cancelling capabilities, alongside support for voice assistants, an adjustable EQ, fast charging, and a 30-hour battery life for long-haul travel. Available in a Dune or Black/Silver colourway.
Focal Bathys headphones, £699 at John Lewis; Selfridges
Focal Azurys
Wired headphones are officially BACK! So, give the music lover in your life the fashionable, French, Focal Azurys. Combining 40+ years of audio excellence and design flair with cutting-edge technology, Azurys deliver incredible sound and a resplendent finish inspired by the semi-precious stone, Azurite. Azurys feature 40mm aluminium and magnesium drivers for revered signature Focal sound, a premium leather headband and a perfectly matched hard carry case.
Focal Azurys, £499 at Selfridges.com
Goldmund
Asteria
Forged from the legacy of the Gaïa, Goldmund’s flagship model, Asteria aims to redefine what’s possible for wireless active speakers, combining unparalleled audio quality with distinctive yet elegant styling and the ability to adjust to your room’s unique acoustics. Named after the Greek Goddess, Asteria reflects the Swiss brand’s ambition to elevate the listening journey beyond the conventional, offering a vast, deeply immersive experience across all musical genres.
Asteria, £79,000 per pair, at Goldmund.com
Astell & Kern
Astell & Kern SR35
Go straight for the creme de la creme of Hi-Res personal audio player brands this Christmas. The SR35 from Astell&Kern – complete with its pleasingly jaunty angle display – features an amplifier created in-house to eliminate unwanted noises at high-power outputs ensuring listeners experience the clearest possible, distortion-free sound at all times. Download, store or stream from your favoured service – it’s up to you.
Astell&Kern SR35, £799 at Astellnkern.co.uk
The Audiobarn
Meze Audio Liric II
Meze Audio’s beautiful closed-back headphones are wrapped in real hand-crafted Massacar ebony wood, to deliver immersive audio with a rich, detailed and balanced sound. Lightweight, comfortable, and with unmatched ergonomics for extended listening sessions, anyone looking for a spectacular hi-fi upgrade that will actually fit under the tree, look no further.
Meze Audio Liric II, £1,899 at Theaudiobarn.co.uk
Smeg
Smeg EMC02 Mini Pro Espresso Machine
Smeg has lovingly packaged Barista-level performance and design excellence into a compact espresso machine for coffee connoisseurs. Boasting both manual and automatic coffee extraction plus three Thermoblocks, the Mini Pro turns any kitchen into a café bar – Christmas morning coffee for all the family coming right up. Or a latte macchiato. Or a skinny mocha with an extra shot – the world (or countertop) is their oyster.
Smeg Digital Scales
Smeg’s debut kitchen scales are available in three striking matte colourways, providing a classy addition to any kitchen worktop. With up to a 5l wet or 5kg dry capacity, the all-new scales encourage the whole family to get involved in some festive baking but are also a thoughtful gift idea for new homeowners spending their first Christmas at home.
Smeg Storm Blue Kettle and Toaster Breakfast Set
Smeg’s unmistakable breakfast set gets a Storm Blue makeover. In a soft-touch matte finish and muted colour palette, they’ll enjoy a sense of calm (even among cremated turkeys and excited kids) as the all-new colourway adds sophistication and charm to Christmas countertops.
La Pavoni
La Pavoni Diamantina
La Pavoni – inventors of the term ‘espresso’ and used by James Bond himself – presents Diamantina, a semi-professional espresso machine like no other. Ideal for home baristas with a penchant for flair, it’s almost as if the term “God Shot” was invented for it. Create perfect espresso while its diamond aesthetic captivates visitors as you indulge. A true industrial design icon for the ages.
Ultion
Ultion KeyTag
A thoughtful gift for the person who always loses their keys. Ultion KeyTag is a door key with Apple Find My technology built-in, meaning they can locate their keys quickly and easily using an iPhone, iPad, MacBook, or iCloud login.
KeyTag comes in a myriad of colours, including neon glow-in-the-dark options. Transport For London estimates 13,000 door keys are lost every year on the capital’s transport network alone: don’t let it be you next. Works with all Ultion door locks.
Cornilleau
The Origin collection is a tribute to Cornilleau’s craft of French cabinetmaking and draws inspiration from nature, characterised by the integration of solid wood. Its lines, materials and finishes bring playfulness and high design to indoor and outdoor spaces.
Play-Style Origin Table Tennis Table
(Medium £1,825 / Full-size £1,995)
Clearing Christmas dinner just became way more fun with Cornilleau’s hybrid table tennis tables that double as dining room tables. Conversion is a simple case of removing and storing the magnetic net, providing dining space for eight guests, with legs made from Moabi wood. A smaller, medium version is closer in size to a dining table format and seats six guests. Both sizes are available in exceptionally crafted black and white finishes.
Play-Style Origin Football Table
(Duo £1,850 / Full-size £2,595) in Black or White
If football is more their thing, Cornilleau’s tables are designed in collaboration with fellow French specialists, Stella. Featuring a weather-resistant cabinet and Moabi wood legs with a steel frame and rods, aluminium players, and a Gerflex playing surface – the benchmark material in foosball field coverings – the tables come in Duo form for two players or a full-size options for playing doubles.
Play-Style Origin Pool Table (£4,995)
The latest addition to Cornilleau’s stunning Play-Style range is a pool table that doubles as a dining room or garden table. The hybrid Origin table is handmade in France is available in white or black with spare parts available for a minimum of 20 years.
King Living
King Living Pallino Portable Lamp, from £484
With a fully wireless rechargeable base, the Pallino Portable Lamp is designed to bring a beautifully soft, ambient light to living, dining and bedroom spaces. This truly portable lamp can be used indoors and outdoors, making it a truly versatile gift for those with more than one favourite spot.
King Living Balla Floor Lamp, from £590
Balla has been crafted to create an elegant, defined silhouette suited to modern homes. The statement lamp features two diffused spheres that can be positioned to meet their lighting requirements. In a Black Terrazzo and Anthracite finish, Balla is available as both floor and table variants – so it’s down to you to decide which will enhance their home the most.
King Living Eye Table Lamp, from £350
And now for something completely different. King Living’s Eye Table Lamp has been crafted to create an elegant defined silhouette perfectly suited to modern homes and offering something different wherever they decide to place it.
Ariat
Heritage R Toe Western Boots in Brown and Black, £160
Impress fashion followers with authentic Western ware from Ariat – the world’s largest boot brand for cowboys and cowgirls. Luxurious full-grain leather is adorned with a classic four-row stitch for a traditional style to stand the test of time. Rubber grips and cushioned footbeds add all-day comfort to the mix, leaving you with the ultimate pair of rodeo-ready boots. Can I get a yee-haw?
Casanova X Toe Western Boot, £320
The Casanova takes a traditional Western boot up a notch. Knee high with a chunky block heel, these high-quality leather boots are handcrafted in Mexico with an authentic, luxurious finish. New for AW24, neutral classic tan and cream are joined by bold metallic gold and silver for boots destined to dance the night away.
Moresby Waterproof Boot in Brown & Black, £165
Combining fashion and function, Ariat’s Moresby Waterproof boots are ideal for outdoor pursuits. In soft, full-grain leather and suede, this lace-up style performs as well off-grid as it does in the pub. Recycled rubber gives a flecked effect to the lightweight, grippy soles specially designed to tackle whatever the British weather throws at you.
Addison Boots in Chocolate Truffle & Caramel Suede, £220
Bridging the gap between Western and countrycore, Ariat’s Addison boot is a sophisticated take on the cowgirl trend. Ideal for adding a touch of the Wild West without looking like a rodeo extra, the supple leather or suede uppers are finished with western stitch detailing and pull tabs with a subtle v-cut to the front.
Victoria + Albert Baths
Tombolo Bath Rack, from £401.26
The Tombolo is a contemporary bath rack for seriously indulgent bath times. Made from oak or walnut, it includes an easy-to-grab towel rail and two glass holders for couples enjoying an intimate glass of bubbly. It’s also the perfect storage shelf for toiletries, candles and books while you enjoy a long soak. Perfect for a pamper and some much-needed R&R.
Papa Salt Costal Gin
Papa Salt Coastal Gin, the award-winning gin from Australia might just be the perfect gift for any gin lovers in your life for the festive season.
With a shared passion for gin, Josey McNamara, Tom Ackerley, Margot Robbie, Regan Riskas and Charlie Maas sought to create a delicious, easy-to-drink gin that captures the feeling of an idyllic Australian beach day.
Having begun as a passion between five friends, after five years it is finally reaching the shores of the UK. The goal? To make a spirit that makes a classic dry martini and mixes well with soda water, in addition to the beloved gin and tonic. Hero serves include: The Salty Dog – Papa Salt Gin, crushed ice, grapefruit juice and a wedge of lime and the Papa Paloma – Papa Salt Gin, fresh lime juice, grapefruit soda and rosemary salt.
Papa Salt was developed with the award-winning Lord Byron Distillery in Byron Bay, Australia, and the team from LBD now operate the Papa Salt distillery next door. Papa Salt is produced with zero-waste and the facility operates entirely on renewable energy.
DIRTY DRY MARTINI
50ml Papa Salt Coastal Gin
10ml Noilly Prat
Vermouth 20ml of olive brine
Nocellara Olives
Rock ice
In a mixing glass, combine Papa Salt Gin & Noilly Prat Vermouth over rocks of ice. Stir with a bar spoon for at least 30 seconds until the dilution is well chilled and smooth to taste. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with 3 olives skewered through a rosemary stem. Sip slowly (or quickly).
PAPA’S SALTY NEGRONI
30ml Papa Salt Coastal Gin
30ml Campari
30ml Regal Rogue Bold Red Vermouth
10ml Saline (5:1 water to sea salt)
Ruby grapefruit wedge
Rock ice
Combine all liquid ingredients in a mixing glass over rocks of ice. Stir with a bar spoon for at least 30 seconds until well chilled. The dilution should taste velvety—if not, continue stirring until smooth. Strain into a rocks glass, finish with grapefruit wedge (don’t squeeze). Made well, this drink should transport you.
Chateau La Coste Rosé
Chateau La Coste’s best-selling rose, is the perfect christmas gift this season, with its eco-friendly creation in the valleys of Provence and its sweet seasonal notes! Made on the 600-acre estate led by Raymond Gimenez (local winemaker) embodying tradition, flavour and history, whilst being one of the first organic farms since 2009. With prominent red fruits, texture and a refreshing finish, the Chateau La Coste rosé could be the wine to reach for this Christmas! This wine would pair well as an aperitif, smoked salmon for starters or lamb – £25 at www.wanderlustwine.co.uk/product/chateau-la-coste-rose/
Château La Coste NOOH Rosé
Introducing NOOH – a non-alcoholic created by the award-winning winemakers at Château La Coste in Provence. Typically, non-alcoholic drinks are made with grapefruit to mimic the taste of alcohol. NOOH is made from the estate’s best-selling organic rosé wine and then dealcoholised; the alcohol contained in the wine is extracted by vacuum distillation i.e. evaporation to preserve all the aromas. NOOH (Pronounced N-OO-H) is a take on the French word ‘Nous’ meaning ‘us’ or ‘we’, how the non-alcoholic wine is made for sharing with friends. There is also a nod to the word ‘No’, signifying the non-alcoholic style of this wine – £24.95 at https://philglas-swiggot.com/products/nooh-still-rose-chateau-la-coste-provence-nv
Della Vite Zero
The award-winning brand founded by the Delevingne sisters
For the sober curious and flexi-drinker, Della Vite Zero, a non-alcoholic sparkling rosé, Embodies the fun and free-spirited nature of its founders. Appealing to wine connoisseurs and gourmands, expect non-alcoholic bubbles with fragrant notes of red berry, cherry and blossom and smooth bubbles that mimic the sensation of sparkling wine, whilst remaining one of the lowest sugar and calorie levels on the market. Rooted in sisterhood and championing inclusivity, Della Vite is the perfect bridge between those seeking healthier options without compromising on taste or quality.
Vapoura Rum
The quintessentially British Spirit
Offering a contemporary take on one of the oldest and beloved spirits Marrying heritage with modernity, Vapoura is the first rum fully crafted on English soil, seeking to evolve conceptions of Rum. Available in two iterations; Chapter One (£45), provides the first segment in the English rum story with an ultra-premium spiced rum, perfect for Christmas pairings – and Chapter Two (£50) is a smooth golden rum. Dedicated to sustainability and crafted by one of the industry’s most esteemed distillers, Dr John Walters, Vapoura offers a Rum for tomorrow.
818 Tequila
The Award Winning agave-based spirit
818 Tequila, the multi award-winning, premium tequila brand, owned by cultural icon Kendall Jenner offers the ideal Christmas spirit with its iconic design and delicious taste. Available n 3 iterations; Blanco, Reposado and Añejo, each has a distinct flavour profile, enabling them to be served neat or as the perfect base for cocktails. 818 Tequila has also gained critical acclaim, achieving awards at 9 International Spirits Competitions due to its category-defining taste crafted from 100% Blue Weber Agave, handpicked by skilled jimadores in Mexico.
Cygnet Gin
Cygnet Gin, the ultra-premium Gin founded by classical opera singer Katherine Jenkins OBE and social-impact filmmaker Andrew Levitas is the ultimate Christmas table showstopper. This award-winning Gin, crafted with 22 botanicals and the healing Manuka honey, is encased within a beautiful bottle crafted to be reminiscent of a swan’s neck, (the symbol Swansea), remaining true to its Welsh heritage. This is a gift that will truly last the test of time; both recyclable and refillable, reuse as a vase, water carafe, or diffuser once the liquid has been enjoyed!
LEGO House
The Full LEGO Experience -Price from £336 (2,998 DKK) for two adults and two children sharing one room – legohouse.com
The LEGO House experience is the perfect Christmas gift for families, children, and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages. Located in the heart of Billund, Denmark, the LEGO House is an iconic destination that offers a magical world filled with creativity, play, and inspiration.
Visitors can explore interactive play zones, engage in imaginative building activities, and discover unique exhibitions that celebrate the endless possibilities of LEGO. From creating your own masterpieces to experiencing LEGO history, it’s an immersive and unforgettable adventure for everyone.
The exclusive hotel package deal makes it even better, providing a convenient and cozy stay. Additionally, nearby LEGOLAND adds to the excitement, offering thrilling rides and attractions. This gift combines creativity, fun, and adventure, making it a dream holiday for both children and adults during the festive season.
Price from £336 (2,998 DKK) for two adults and two children sharing one room. Flights between London and Billund can booked for as little as £10 for a return.