Luxury Christmas gift guide

Celebrating 20 years since the launch of Boodles’ Raindance ring, this limited edition iteration has timeless appeal, set with 3.84 carats of diamonds in platinum and 18-carat rose gold, and 0.28 carats of Argyle pink diamonds.

Part of a four-piece collection to commemorate Professor Stephen Hawking, this striking timepiece features wooden discs from the scientist’s desk, a case part-made of meteorite and an etching of the night sky star formation from his birthday in 1942. 

A distillation of the ‘essence of Cornwall’, this award-winning artisanal gin is made using a blend of 12 botanicals including juniper and coriander, plus energising citrus notes that make it eminently sippable this winter.

Snuggle up this winter season with an ultra-soft classic from Alice Temperley. Made from 100 per cent Italian lambswool and featuring honeycomb knit, bell sleeves and a roll neck, it’s a staple of the designer’s collection – and it could be of yours, too.

This handcrafted necklace from ethical jeweller Makal is made from 18k Fairtrade gold and centres on a solid, asymmetric nugget, adding glittery, gritty edge to any sartorial ensemble.

Treat your pooch to this on-trend winter accessory, featuring a lilac fleece lining and chic grey, taupe and purple plaid exterior. Added bonus – the whole thing unzips to double as a travel bed to let sleeping dogs lie.

This coffee table tome from Pavilion Books charts the history of the legendary watch brand, featuring more than 1,800 timepieces, from Rolex’s early pocket watches, to its first Submariners and jewel-encrusted Crown Collections. A must for any horologist.

With just 300 bottles created, this Harrods exclusive gift set comes courtesy of the esteemed Cattier Champagne house. Each bottle is inscribed with its unique number on a pewter label and presented in a handcrafted wooden box, lacquered in iconic Harrods forest green.

A tribute to the classic quilted robes of the 1950s, this three-quarter-length swan print cotton robe is beautifully textured for ultimate comfort, making parting with your duvet all the more bearable during the chillier months.

Packed to the brim with artisanal treats and premium gardening tools, this white wicker hamper touts Daylesford Farm’s cream of the crop, from jars of organic piccalilli and jams to organic brassica and salad lettuce seeds – and even a planting trowel.