Every pick is chosen for someone specific, with a reason to buy it and an honest reason to skip it.
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Smeg
For the tea or pour-over drinker
A 1.7-liter stainless steel kettle in Smeg's rounded 1950s shape, with auto shut-off, a soft-opening lid, a removable limescale filter and a 360° base. It lives on the counter, so the look matters as much as the boil.
Skip it if their kitchen already has a kettle they chose for its looks, or counter space is tight; it stands about 10 inches tall
$169.98Price as of Nov 8, 10:17 AM ET Details
Shun
For the cook who never upgraded
Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan: a VG-MAX steel core clad in 68 layers of Damascus, a 16-degree edge and a D-shaped Pakkawood handle. The knife a home cook uses every night.
Skip it if they already own good Japanese knives or rarely cook
$140.14Price as of Nov 8, 10:17 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 8, 7:12 AM ET Details
NEST New York
For a cosy living room in December
Wild plum and cinnamon over patchouli and cashmere wood, in a purple glass vessel with gold and frosted stripes. Rated for 50 to 60 hours, enough to carry from Thanksgiving through the end of the year.
Skip it if they favour fresh or floral scents over warm spice
$52.00Price as of Nov 8, 10:17 AM 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 8, 10:17 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 8, 7:51 AM ET Details
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Staub
For the weekend braiser
French-made enamelled cast iron with a matte black interior for browning and a lid whose inner spikes drip moisture back onto the food. Four quarts serves up to four, and it works on induction.
Skip it if they already own an enamelled Dutch oven this size, or find heavy cast iron hard to lift
$212.24List Price: $379.99 (44% less)Sale price as of Nov 8, 10:23 AM ET Details
Ember
For the coffee drinker who lets it go cold
A heated mug that holds coffee or tea at a set temperature, up to three hours with the included sipping lid or all day on its coaster. Mug 3 is the first Ember mug that is top-rack dishwasher safe.
Skip it if they finish a cup in five minutes or mostly drink iced coffee
$89.99List Price: $129.95 (31% less)Sale price as of Nov 8, 10:23 AM 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 8, 10:17 AM ET Details
Peugeot
For the cook who seasons at the table
A 12-inch Paris mill in brushed stainless steel, made in France, with a ring at the base that sets six grind sizes. Peugeot guarantees the mechanism for life, so it can stay on the table for decades.
Skip it if their table or shelf is short on space; at 12 inches this is a tall mill, and it grinds peppercorns, not salt
$77.92List Price: $100.00 (22% less)Sale price as of Nov 8, 10:17 AM ET Details
BoseFor him
For the frequent flyer
Over-ear noise-cancelling headphones with up to 30 hours of play, spatial audio and USB-C audio for calls. In our judgment, the travel upgrade he'll notice most on a long flight.
Skip it if he prefers earbuds or finds over-ear headphones too warm
$359.99List Price: $449.00 (20% less)Sale price as of Nov 8, 10:17 AM 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 8, 10:17 AM ET Details
Blue NileFor her
For a woman with a classic, everyday style
Round white Akoya cultured pearls on 18k white gold posts with push backs, about 6mm. Small enough for the office and polished enough for a wedding, they're an easy everyday pair.
Skip it if she wears only yellow gold, or already owns white pearl studs
$273Price as of Nov 8, 9:06 AM ET Details
Harry & David
For someone you send to from afar
About five of the Royal Riviera pears Harry & David is known for, about 2 lb 12 oz, sold by the brand and certified kosher. A gift the whole household can share, easy to send when you can't visit.
Skip it if it may be going to a western state, Alaska or Hawaii; confirm the address ships at checkout
$34.99Price as of Nov 8, 8:52 AM ET Details
Harry & David
For a host who likes a cheese board
About six Royal Riviera pears with 6 oz of El Hidalgo Manchego, imported from Spain and aged three months. Pears and cheese make a ready-made board, a good fit for a host or a client's office.
Skip it if it would ship to AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, UT or WA, where the brand can't send it
$49.99Price as of Nov 8, 8:52 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 8, 7:12 AM ET Details
Hotel Chocolat
For sharing after dinner
Fifty-eight milk, dark and white chocolates, from pralines and truffles to caramels, boxed and sold by Hotel Chocolat. A big assortment to share over several evenings rather than finish in one.
Skip it if the person avoids nuts, alcohol or dairy and you can't check the ingredients first, or eats only dark chocolate
$75.00Price as of Nov 8, 10:17 AM ET Details
Rifle Paper Co.
For handing down family recipes
A green-and-cream metal recipe tin printed with Rifle Paper Co.'s artichoke botanical, with a gold metallic inside, 24 recipe cards and 12 dividers. Fill it with family recipes in your own handwriting before you give it.
Skip it if the person doesn't cook, or keeps every recipe on a phone
$38.00Price as of Nov 8, 10:17 AM ET Details
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