Sure, it’s the thought that counts, but isn’t it wonderful when the gift itself achieves an unmatched level of perfection? Celebrated Living’s gift guide opens a world of possibilities.

Treasures For The Home

ORGANIC SHAPES BORROWED FROM THE SEA ARE FUN AND FUNCTIONAL AT ONCE.

Left to right: Michael Aram grass votives, $55 each, (866) 792-2726, www.michaelaram.com;

Lalique Gold Crystal Champs
Elysées bowl, $2,995, at Lalique Boutiques, (800) 214-2738, www.cristallalique.fr;

Salviati “Drops” vases in orange and green, $220 and $145, respectively, at Saks Fifth
Avenue, (800) 347-9177, www.saksfifthavenue.com;

Studio Arums Paris Red
Goblet Votive, hand sculpted by Nathalie Pasqua, $798, at Barneys New York, (888) 222-7639, www.barneys.com;

Kosta Boda Satellite Bottle Blue, designed by Bertil Vallien, $350, at Neiman Marcus, (888) 888-4757, www.neimanmarcus.com;

Memento Biblio Red glass and silicone vase, $348, at Barneys New York, (888) 222-7639, www.barneys.com;

Kosta Boda Peacock Dish, designed by Bertil Vallien, $450, at Neiman Marcus, (888) 888-4757, www.neimanmarcus.com;

Michael Aram “Neptune” candleholders, $275 a pair, (866) 792-2726, www.michaelaram.com;

Amber Leaf vase by Michael Cohn and Molly Stone, $875, at Artful Home, (877) 223-4600, www.artfulhome.com;

Daum “Ginko Vase Grand Modéle,” $3,850, at Saks Fifth Avenue, (800) 347-9177, www.saksfifthavenue.com;

BOBtanicals Duo by Bob Kliss and Laurie Kliss, $740, at Artful Home, (877) 223-4600, www.artfulhome.com;

Baccarat crystal fish, $140 each, at Baccarat Boutiques, (800) 363-4700, www.baccarat.com



PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN PARRISH
STYLING BY MELANIE PESKETT





Be Jeweled

CUFFS ARE COOL, GOLD RULES, AND LARGE PRECIOUS GEMS ARE A GIRL’S DREAM.

From the top:

Verdura amethyst, peridot, pearl, and diamond Maltese cross bracelet, $25,500, (212) 758-3388, www.verdura.com and select Neiman Marcus stores;

Mish “Nichols Necklace” with multicolored semi-precious stones and a pink tourmaline and cognac diamond detachable pendant, $89,500, (212) 734-3500, www.mishnewyork.com;

Henry Dunay diamond sabi bracelet, $109,600, (800) 888-2525, www.henrydunay.com; DeBoulle Collection necklace with multishaped, cabochon-cut spinel stones, $18,600, (800) 454-4367, www.deboulle.com;

John Hardy “Nuansa” diamond pavé large twist cuff, $3,595, (888) 838-3022, www.johnhardy.com;

Mish jeweled bark cuff with multicolored precious and semiprecious stones, $38,500, (212) 734-3500, www.mishnewyork.com;

H. Stern feather bracelet in 18k brushed yellow gold, $15,500, at Neiman Marcus, (888) 888-4757, www.neimanmarcus.com

Here's Looking At You

MAKE A STATEMENT WITH UNIQUE MEN’S JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES.

From the top:

LUZ Lust ring created by Houman, with white diamonds, black diamonds, and rubies, $7,650, at Houman Boutique, (619) 437-7007, www.houman.com;

Pavé black diamond dog tag with sterling silver logo, cable trim, and sterling silver box chain, $1,200, at David Yurman boutiques, (877) 908-1177, www.davidyurman.com;

Porsche P’3410 cuff links handcrafted in sterling silver and yellow lacquer, available in the original Porsche car colors, $345, at Porsche Design Store New York, (212) 308-1786, www.porsche-design.com;

Fornasetti sterling silver eye cufflinks, $199, at Barneys New York, (888) 222-7639, www.barneys.com;

Chevron band ring, sterling silver and 18k yellow gold, $695, at David Yurman boutiques, (877) 908-1177, www.davidyurman.com;

Kali silver moneyclip, $350, at John Hardy,
(888) 838-3022, www.johnhardy.com;

 Backgammon motif key ring in black lacquer, $235, at Cartier boutiques, (800) 227-8437, www.cartier.com; “Nuansa” round cufflinks, $325, at John Hardy, (888) 838-3022, www.johnhardy.com




Making Scents


MEN’S FRAGRANCES ARE BOLDER THAN EVER, AND THE BOTTLES ARE OH, SO HANDSOME.


Chypre Rouge by Serge Lutens, $130, at Barneys New York, (888) 222-7639, www.barneys.com;

Arpege Pour Homme by Lanvin, $62, at Saks Fifth Avenue, (800) 347-9177, www.saksfifthavenue.com;

Hermès Hermessence “Poirve Samarcande” with leather case, $485, at Hermès boutiques, (800) 441-4488, www.hermes.com;

L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme “Intense,” $74, available at Nordstrom and other fine department stores,
www.tribecaisseymiyake.com;
Attitude by Giorgio Armani, $55, (877) 276-2643, www.giorgioarmaniparfums.com;

Narciso Rodriguez “for him,” $72, available at Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and select specialty stores, www.narcisorodriguez.com; Zegna Intenso, $63, at Saks Fifth Avenue, (800) 347-9177, www.saksfifthavenue.com



Tastefully Done


FOR THE CIGAR AFICIONADO, THE FINEST ACCESSORIES WILL ALWAYS DO.

Clockwise from top: Dunhill D-Eight gold Rollagas lighter, $595, and Dunhill alligator-patterned Rollagas Lighter, $595, at Up in Smoke, (214) 368-0433, www.upinsmoketexas.com;

Cartier ebony engraved crocodile lighter, $615, at Cartier boutiques, (800) 227-8437, www.cartier.com;

S.T. Dupont Diamond Drops limited edition lighter with platinum finish, $325, Davidoff Guillotine cigar cutter, $275, The “Punch” by Atoll in Croco Havana, $70, and S.T. Dupont Vertical Lines cigar cutter, $325, and various cigars, all at Tobacco Gallery, (214) 692-9214, www.tobaccogallery.net;

Maharadjah S.T. Dupont lighter, limited edition created in the 1930s for the Maharadjah with gold and mother-of-pearl, $5,000, available at Up in Smoke, (214) 368-0433, www.upinsmoketexas.com;

Walnut humidor, $825, at CH Carolina Herrera boutiques, (469) 232-9002, www.carolinaherrera.com






Evening Bling

THESE PARTY-READY BAGS WILL ADD SOME SERIOUS GLAMOUR TO ANY OCCASION.

From the top: Judith Leiber “Botanical
Illusion,” $3,695, at Leiber, (212) 223-2999, www.judithleiber.com;

Jil Sander beaded evening clutch, $1,120, at Barneys New York, (888) 222-7639, www.barneys.com;

Mary Norton amethyst feather bag, $895, and Salvatore Ferragamo chili clutch, $800, at Saks Fifth Avenue, (800) 347-9177, www.saksfifthavenue.com;

Darby Scott apple Karung clutch with citrine stone top lock, $2,000, (212) 302-0737,
www.darbyscott.com;

Celestina Nana Mosaic, $1,290, at Barneys New York, (888) 222-7639, www.barneys.com;

Edidi Monte Carlo oval clutch with
carnelian, $3,023, at Saks Fifth Avenue, (800) 347-9177, www.saksfifthavenue.com

These Rings Rock

BOLD IS BEAUTIFUL — AND COLORFUL — AS EVIDENCED BY THESE STATEMENT PIECES.

From the top: Jewelry By Rosalina peridot, sapphire, and diamond ring, $59,200, at
Neiman Marcus, (888) 888-4757, www.
neimanmarcus.com;

Rodney Rayner amethyst and pavé diamond “Dragon” ring, $9,165, at Eiseman Jewels, (800) 344-4280, www.eisemanjewels.com;

Verdura gold and amethyst Caged Ring, $2,275, (212) 758-3388, www.verdura.com or www.neimanmarcus.com;

Roberto Coin Haute Couture ring with
rubelite and diamonds, $42,640, www.robertocoin.com, available exclusively
at Neiman Marcus, (888) 888-4757, www.neimanmarcus.com;

Paula Crevoshay “Summer Sun” opal ring, $17,850, (505) 898-2888, www.crevoshay.com;

Federica Rettore iolite, tourmaline, and
diamond ring, $9,300, at Barneys New York, Madison Avenue and Sixty-First Street, (212) 826-8900, www.barneys.com;

Darby Scott whiskey quartz cocktail ring, $1,350, (212) 302-0737, www.darbyscott.com



Ladies Choice

SHAPELY BOTTLES WITH STUNNING TOPPERS HINT AT THE FINE FRAGRANCE WITHIN.

Versace Bright Crystal, $82, at Saks Fifth Avenue, (800) 347-9177, www.saksfifth
avenue.com;

Clive Christian No. 1, part of a set of three, $300 for the Traveller for Women set, (212) 872-2581, www.clive.com;

Estee Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia, $300, at Neiman Marcus, (888) 888-4757, www.neimanmarcus.com;

Fendi Palazzo, $85, and L de Lolita Lempicka, $84, at Saks Fifth Avenue, (800) 347-9177, www.saksfifthavenue.com;

Pucci Vivara, $110, at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, and Pucci Boutiques; Limited Edition Cartier Délices de Cartier, $2,100, at Cartier Boutiques, (800) 227-8437, www.cartier.com



Luxury Leather

KEEPSAKE GIFTS IN RICH LEATHER ARE ALWAYS IN STYLE.

Clockwise from top left: Beretta Gallery cup set, $115, at Beretta Gallery, (214) 559-9800, www.berettagallery.com;

 Valextra travel wallet with passport holder in brick red leather, $560, at Barneys New York, (888) 222-7639, www.barneys.com;

Tarmac passport cover in hazelnut goatskin, $165, at Hermès boutiques, (800) 441-4488, www.hermes.com;

Chocolate Mara 5x7 floppy manuscript book, $290, and tan Cervo passport cover, $225, at Smythson, (866) 769-8476, www.smythson.com;

Valextra key ring in shiny gold alligator, $310, and Barneys New York compass in leather, $75, at Barneys New York, (888) 222-7639, www.barneys.com;

Ostrich wallet in cognac, $280, and leather-covered 6 oz. boot flask, $115, at
Beretta Gallery, (214) 559-9800, www.berettagallery.com 


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