Every pick is chosen for someone specific, with a reason to buy it and an honest reason to skip it.
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Kolo
For decades of photos worth printing
Holds 300 4x6 prints, three to a page, in clear pockets on archival, acid-free pages, with space beside each photo for a note and a cover window for a favorite photo. Black Italian-milled book cloth over heavyweight bookbinding board.
Skip it if they would rather keep every photo on their phone than print, sleeve and store them
$75.00Price as of Nov 2, 2:17 PM ET Details
CreedFor him
For a milestone gift for him
Creed Aventus eau de parfum in the 3.3 oz bottle, in the house's black box. A woody, fruity scent for a big-occasion gift to a man who already cares about fragrance.
Skip it if he dislikes fruity or woody scents, or prefers to choose his own fragrance
$496.99Price as of Nov 2, 7:51 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickVossAginFor her
A milestone anniversary
A two-carat round lab-grown diamond, F–G color and VS1 clarity with AGI certification, set to float on the chain in 14k white or yellow gold. A milestone piece with a certificate to go with it.
Skip it if you'd rather give a natural diamond or she seldom wears necklaces
VossAgin offer
$1,921 off
Enter at VossAgin checkout. Valid through March 31, 2027.
$2,720Price as of Nov 2, 1:12 PM ET Details
Editor’s pickLe Creuset
For the host who sets a festive table
A pumpkin-shaped 4-quart cocotte in Persimmon enamelled cast iron, oven-safe to 500°F. It cooks like any Le Creuset pot, but its shape makes it a festive serving piece for soups and sides through the season.
Skip it if they want cookware for daily use; the novelty shape is mostly seasonal
$394.95Price as of Nov 2, 2:17 PM ET Details
Graphic Image
For the one who still writes letters
A 4x6 leather-bound notebook in red, made in the USA. Small enough to live in a bag, which suits a running record of dates, trips and letters worth keeping.
Skip it if neither of you writes by hand; it will stay blank on a shelf
$60.00Price as of Nov 2, 2:17 PM ET Details
Amazon
For the reader who travels light
A 7-inch glare-free e-reader with adjustable warm light, waterproof, and up to 12 weeks on a charge. No notifications or social media, just books, which is the point for a reader who wants the evening back.
Skip it if they already own a recent e-reader or only read paper books
$199.99Price as of Nov 2, 2:17 PM ET Details
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Maison MargielaFor her
For an anniversary, if she likes warm scents
A warm, subtly sweet amber skin scent that Margiela frames around an ideal partner, in eau de parfum strength for longer wear. The romantic story makes it, we think, a natural anniversary pick.
Skip it if she wears only fresh, citrusy or green scents
$172.49Limited time dealEnds Nov 4, 2:45 AM ETList Price: $230.00 (25% less)Sale price as of Nov 2, 2:30 PM ET Details
OuraFor her
For the sister who tracks her sleep
A titanium smart ring in a gold finish that Oura says tracks sleep, activity and heart health, with up to 8 days per charge and no screen. Oura sizes differ from jewelry sizes, and this listing is size 7.
Skip it if you can't confirm her Oura size, or she would resent a monthly membership
$279.00List Price: $399.00 (30% less)Sale price as of Nov 2, 2:17 PM ET Details
Leatherman
For the one who fixes things
Eighteen tools in a 4-inch body, including pliers, replaceable wire cutters, spring-action scissors, a saw and two knives that open from the outside. Backed by Leatherman's 25-year warranty.
Skip it if they already carry a multi-tool, or work somewhere a blade isn't allowed
$103.95List Price: $129.95 (20% less)Sale price as of Nov 2, 2:17 PM ET Details
Maison MargielaFor him
For a partner who likes warm scents
A warm, spicy scent of pink pepper, rum, tobacco leaf and vanilla, in the apothecary-style Replica bottle. Choosing a scent says you know him well, which is why this is a partner's gift.
Skip it if he has a signature cologne he loves, or prefers fresh citrus scents to warm, sweet ones
$144.49Limited time dealEnds Nov 4, 2:45 AM ETList Price: $170.00 (15% less)Sale price as of Nov 2, 2:17 PM ET Details
Maison Margiela
For a fireplace, real or imagined
A wintry scent of wood smoke and roasting chestnuts from the Replica line, in a 5.8 oz candle. The notes lean warm and woody, which makes it an easy gift for a December living room.
Skip it if the recipient prefers fresh, floral or citrus scents at home
$61.20List Price: $72.00 (15% less)Sale price as of Nov 2, 2:17 PM ET Details
Maison Margiela
For someone who likes to try new scents
Four 0.24 oz eau de toilette minis from the Replica line: Beachwalk, Jazz Club, By the Fireplace and Afternoon Delight. A way to try several scents before committing to a full bottle.
Skip it if the recipient has worn one signature scent for years
$49.30Limited time dealEnds Nov 4, 2:45 AM ETList Price: $58.00 (15% less)Sale price as of Nov 2, 2:17 PM ET Details
HamiltonFor him
For the man who wears one watch daily
A Swiss-made field watch: 38mm steel case, black dial, sapphire crystal, Super-LumiNova and 50m water resistance. Quartz, so it keeps time on days he wears something else.
Skip it if he insists on a mechanical movement or likes a big watch; the steel bracelet may also need sizing after delivery
$495.00Price as of Nov 2, 2:30 PM ET Details
Tom FordFor him
For the man who still carries a wallet
A compact black bifold in textured leather, made in Italy, with room inside for cards and cash and only a subtle logo detail. A designer piece he will use every day that stays quiet on a table.
Skip it if he carries a few cards in a front pocket, or already has a wallet he is attached to
$430Price as of Nov 2, 9:30 AM ET Details
Saint LaurentFor her
For the woman who layers over a coat
A large 135 cm square in 70% cashmere and 30% silk, with fine stripes framed by a solid brown border. Big enough to wear as a shawl over a coat, and soft enough for everyday wear.
Skip it if she prefers bright colors or small neck scarves; this is a large, muted square
$569Price as of Nov 2, 9:07 AM ET Details
VossAginFor her
Her first pair of diamond studs
Half a carat of lab-grown diamonds, G color and VS clarity, in 14k gold over sterling silver. Classic studs she can wear every day, from the office to dinner.
Skip it if she prefers solid gold settings or already wears diamond studs daily
VossAgin offer
$282 off
Enter at VossAgin checkout. Valid through January 31, 2027.
$370Price as of Nov 2, 1:12 PM ET Details
KilianFor her
For her, a sweet floral perfume
Kilian's Good Girl Gone Bad eau de parfum in the 1.7 oz refillable spray, in the house's black-and-white box. A sweet floral of osmanthus, orange blossom, rose, tuberose and jasmine.
Skip it if she dislikes sweet florals or tuberose
$265.99Price as of Nov 2, 7:51 AM ET Details
Gucci
For a fragrance lover who likes to explore
Three 0.5 oz travel sprays from Gucci's Alchemist's Garden line: A Song for the Rose, The Voice of the Snake and Acqua Profumata Fading Autumn, in a cream box printed in gold. Made to wear alone or layer.
Skip it if they like simple, clean scents more than rich, layered ones
$83.99Price as of Nov 2, 7:51 AM ET Details
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