Without further ado, here are 10 gift ideas to whisper in the ears of those around you…<\/p>\n
By Sandrine Merle.<\/p>\n
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1\/ Spend the night at the Bulgari Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n The Italian jeweler’s hotel opens today in Paris. What a dream… Whiling away the hours in an onyx bathroom, taking in the breathtaking views of Paris, swimming in the sublime 25-metre pool with golden mosaics… And best of all \u2013 the penthouse with its hanging garden! And for a more affordable option, there\u2019s always Americano & Chinato \u2013 the house cocktail, ideal for sipping in the garden\u2019s open-air bar.<\/p>\n From \u20ac1,200 a night<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2\/\u00a0Sublime jewelry box by Jessica McCormack<\/strong><\/p>\n The London-based New Zealand designer restores old wooden boxes and customizes them. A brilliant idea and a refined finished product: the compartments are upholstered and embroidered by the Hand & Lock workshop (purveyors to the royal household). Some are specially designed to hold life’s most important jewels.<\/p>\n Around \u001c\u00a320,000<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3\/ Exciting courses at The School of Jewelry Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n This school, launched and sponsored by Van Cleef & Arpels, offers dozens of fascinating courses on the history of jewelry, the skills of jewelry-making, and the world of stones. You\u2019ll be spoilt for choice: “Unusual Art Nouveau Jewels”, “Japanese Lacquer Practice”, “The Magic of Diamonds”, “Introduction to Gemology”, etc. Also noteworthy is the first organized trip to Dresdres to discover, among other things, the fabulous Green Vault.<\/p>\n From \u20ac100 a course<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4\/ Set of 5 dessert plates from Foundrae x\u00a0Laboratorio Paravicini<\/strong><\/p>\n Beth Bugdaycay has created a set of 5 dessert plates in collaboration with Laboratorio Paravicini, an Italian family workshop based in Milan. The hand-painted works feature symbols dear to the American designer: the snake for wholeness, the winged beetle for protection, the lion for strengh and the crescent moon for karma. The plates can be combined with pretty crystal glasses also engraved with these motifs.<\/p>\n $475 the set<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5\/ A unique exhibition\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss the two very fine exhibitions in Paris: one at the \u00c9cole des Arts Joailliers, “Designing Jewels” exhibition and the other at the Mus\u00e9e des Arts D\u00e9coratifs: “Cartier and the Islamic Arts \u2013 At the Roots of Modernity”, giving an insight into how the jeweler’s unique style was born way back in the early 1920s. Take advantage of this unique opportunity: access to the Jewelry Gallery and the Thierry Mugler exhibition (dazzling creations in rhinestones, pearls, etc.) are included in the price of the ticket!<\/p>\n Free entrance at The School of Jewelry Arts – \u20ac14 at the Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 6\/ A hypnotic mobile by Marie-H\u00e9l\u00e8ne de Taillac<\/strong><\/p>\n Known for her delicate-colored stone jewelry, Marie-H\u00e9l\u00e8ne de Taillac also creates a range of objects for the home. This hypnotic mobile (a unique piece) in gold, amethyst, yellow tourmaline, rubellite, peridot and apatite is like an invitation to meditate.<\/p>\n Price on request<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 7\/ Cartier’s cocoon plaid<\/strong> \u20ac1,230<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8\/ An old movie on Cinetek, Netflix…\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n In the cinema, robberies and love stories often put jewelry in the spotlight. Leaving aside the (over?) familiar “Breakfast at Tiffany\u2019s”, why not explore some other greats: “Place Vend\u00f4me” by Nicole Garcia or “The Red Circle” by Jean-Pierre Melville? And for real film buffs, there are some even older gems: “Ninotchka ” by Lubitch with Greta Garbo and “The Earrings of Madame De” with Danielle Darrieux.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 9\/ A “Mineralogy” vintage jigsaw<\/strong><\/p>\n When finished, this 1,000-piece Cavallini puzzle turns into a picture of old mineral images. Even the box and small bag are exquisite!<\/p>\n \u20ac37,80<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 10\/ Mellerio x Ladur\u00e9e macaroons and Yule log<\/strong><\/p>\n Julian Alvarez, Ladur\u00e9e’s pastry chef, was inspired by “Giardino”, the latest collection by jeweler Mellerio. He has taken the graphic motif evoking a garden or a wrought iron gate and combined it with precious flavors: yuzu, pain de g\u00eanes biscuit, chocolate-hazelnut-lemon and above all golden sugar pearls and gold leaves.<\/p>\n From \u20ac2.20 per macaroon.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nWith this merino wool and cashmere blanket from Cartier, you can curl up against the panther, the jeweler’s favorite animal since the 1920s.\u00a0 There\u2019s a cushion to match. And just like every year, the jeweler also offers pretty Christmas decorations.<\/p>\n