Every pick is chosen for someone specific, with a reason to buy it and an honest reason to skip it.
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gorjanaFor her
For a woman who stacks her earrings
Small huggies with a white crystal and a fine chain detail, plated in 18k gold over brass. Easy to wear daily on their own, or to add a little sparkle to an ear stack she already wears.
Skip it if she wears only solid gold or has sensitive ears; gorjana says its plated brass can carry traces of nickel
$52.00Price as of Nov 1, 3:17 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickMarquis by WaterfordFor him
For the whiskey drinker at home
A 30-ounce square decanter with two 11-ounce double old fashioned glasses in Marquis by Waterford crystalline, cut in a traditional Irish wedge pattern. Hand wash only.
Skip it if he drinks only wine or has no shelf space for display barware
$136.49Price as of Nov 1, 3:17 AM ET Details
Barefoot DreamsFor her
For slow winter mornings
The brand's signature plush CozyChic knit in an above-the-knee robe cut for women, in a deep coffee brown. A soft upgrade for slow winter mornings; check the care label before washing.
Skip it if she runs warm or prefers a light cotton or terry robe
$99.00Price as of Nov 1, 3:17 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 1, 1:12 AM ET Details
Fellow
For the early commute
A ceramic-lined steel travel mug, so coffee doesn't taste metallic, with a twist-lock leak-proof lid, a thin drinking lip and hours of heat. Fits most cup holders and is dishwasher safe.
Skip it if they already carry a favorite tumbler, or want more than 16 oz
$34.95Price as of Nov 1, 3:17 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickDysonFor her
For the woman who travels often
32% smaller and 25% lighter than the full-size Supersonic Nural, with automatic universal voltage, three heat and two speed settings, and a concentrator. For anyone tired of hotel hair dryers.
Skip it if she rarely travels; the full-size Supersonic suits daily home use better
$299.99Price as of Nov 1, 3:17 AM 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 by Nov 4List Price: $230.00 (25% less)Sale price as of Nov 1, 3:30 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
$369.00Ends inEnds by Nov 2List Price: $449.00 (18% less)Sale price as of Nov 1, 3:30 AM ET Details
DysonFor her
For her daily styling routine
Dries, curls, waves, shapes and smooths with one tool, and pairs with the MyDyson app to save her own styling settings. Dyson's heat control keeps air under 302°F. A splurge for a daily styling routine.
Skip it if she air-dries and rarely styles, or her hair is curly or coily; Dyson makes a separate version for that
$499.99List Price: $649.99 (23% less)Sale price as of Nov 1, 3:30 AM 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 by Nov 4List Price: $170.00 (15% less)Sale price as of Nov 1, 3:17 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 1, 3:17 AM 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 by Nov 4List Price: $58.00 (15% less)Sale price as of Nov 1, 3:17 AM ET Details
DiorFor him
For him, a bergamot and vanilla scent
Dior Sauvage eau de parfum in the 3.4 oz refillable bottle and black box. Calabrian bergamot over a vanilla accord; an easy choice if he has liked Sauvage before.
Skip it if he already owns Sauvage eau de parfum
$188.99Price as of Oct 31, 8:59 PM ET Details
Hermès
For someone who loves Hermès
Four 0.25 oz Hermès minis in an orange box: Un Jardin sur le Nil, Eau des Merveilles, Twilly d'Hermès and Eau de Rhubarbe Écarlate. Small bottles that make it easy to find a favourite from the house.
Skip it if they want one full-size bottle rather than four small ones
$74.89Price as of Oct 31, 8:59 PM 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 1, 1:12 AM ET Details
Diptyque
For someone who loves a scented home
Three small Diptyque candles, 2.5 oz each, in the house's classic Baies, Figuier and Roses scents. Easy to give, and each one fits on a bedside table or a desk.
Skip it if they don't burn candles, or the home has pets or small children who get close to flames
$116.89Price as of Oct 31, 8:59 PM 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 Oct 31, 8:59 PM ET Details
GucciFor her
For her, to find a favourite floral
Four 0.16 oz eau de parfum minis from the Flora Gorgeous line: Gardenia, Gardenia Intense, Magnolia and Orchid, each in its own printed box. Small bottles to test which one she likes.
Skip it if she wants one full-size bottle rather than four small ones to try
$65.09Price as of Oct 31, 8:51 PM ET Details
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