Every pick is chosen for someone specific, with a reason to buy it and an honest reason to skip it.
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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 Nov 12, 7:51 AM ET Details
Apple
For the runner, hiker or swimmer
A 49mm Grade 5 titanium case with a flat sapphire face, dual-frequency GPS, water resistance to 100 m and up to 50 hours of normal battery life. Built for long runs, hikes and swims, yet plain enough to wear to work.
Skip it if they use an Android phone; it needs an iPhone 11 or later to set up
$699.99List Price: $799.00 (12% less)Sale price as of Nov 12, 8:17 AM ET Details
VossAginFor her
For a modern minimalist
Two emerald-cut lab-grown diamonds, 2.5 carats total, F–G color and VS clarity, AGI certified, wrapped in sleek bezels of 14k white, yellow or rose gold.
Skip it if she loves maximum sparkle; round studs throw more light than emerald cuts
$1,096 off at VossAgin with code
$899With code EARFLEX: $1,995 (55% less)Price with code as of Nov 12, 8:12 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickFishers FineryFor him
For the commuter who walks in the cold
Pure two-ply cashmere in a herringbone pattern, 66 by 12 inches with fringed ends. A classic he can wear over a coat from first frost to spring, and it arrives gift-boxed.
Skip it if he lives somewhere warm or won't hand-wash or dry-clean knitwear
$89.99Price as of Nov 12, 8:17 AM ET Details
Saint LaurentFor her
For her first designer leather piece
Black grained calfskin with the metal Cassandre monogram, about 11.5 by 8.5 cm and 1 cm deep, with several card slots. A designer piece she will use every day.
Skip it if she avoids visible logos; the YSL monogram is the point of this one
$392Price as of Nov 11, 8:55 AM ET Details
Bellroy
For the weekend traveler
A 35-liter barrel-shaped weekender in a soft matte fabric, with organization inside and out and three ways to carry it. Bellroy covers it for 6 years. A grown-up replacement for the gym bag on weekends away.
Skip it if they want a leather weekender, or fly budget airlines with tight carry-on limits; it is 23.6 inches long
$169.00Price as of Nov 12, 8:17 AM ET Details
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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
$282 off at VossAgin with code
$88With code RICHGLOW: $370 (76% less)Price with code as of Nov 12, 8:12 AM ET Details
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
$220.61List Price: $379.99 (42% less)Sale price as of Nov 12, 7:23 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 12, 7:23 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 12, 7:23 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 12, 8:17 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 12, 8:17 AM ET Details
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Viski
For the home bartender with a bar cart
A 24 oz cobbler shaker in stainless steel with an electroplated gold finish and Art Deco etching, plus a built-in strainer and measured cap. Handsome enough to live on the bar cart rather than in a drawer.
Skip it if they want a dishwasher-safe workhorse; Viski lists it as hand wash only
$44.99Price as of Nov 12, 8:17 AM ET Details
Vitamix
For the home cook who blends daily
A 48-ounce Vitamix with ten automatic programs, from soups and nut butters to frozen desserts, plus a self-cleaning cycle that runs in 60 seconds or less. A kitchen upgrade for a home where someone cooks from scratch.
Skip it if they already own a Vitamix or high-speed blender, or counter space is tight
$749.95Price as of Nov 12, 7:23 AM ET Details
Sonos
For the household that watches films at home
A compact Dolby Atmos soundbar with nine drivers and upward-firing speakers, built to make TV dialogue clearer. Trueplay tunes it to the room; it streams music and works with the TV remote or voice.
Skip it if the TV has no HDMI eARC/ARC port, or they already run a Sonos home-theater setup
$699.00Price as of Nov 12, 7:23 AM ET Details
VossAginFor her
A romantic anniversary or birthday
A 1-carat heart-shaped lab-grown diamond, F/G color and VS1 clarity, AGI certified, floating on an 18-inch adjustable cable chain in 14k white or yellow gold.
Skip it if she finds heart motifs sentimental or prefers classic round stones
$300 off at VossAgin with code
$799With code LOVECUT: $1,099 (27% less)Price with code as of Nov 12, 8:12 AM ET Details
DysonFor her
For her if she blow-dries every day
Dyson's smaller, lighter professional-format dryer, shaped to reach the back of the head more easily. Its heat control measures airflow over 20 times a second, and the attachments remember her preferred settings.
Skip it if she air-dries most days, or already owns a Dyson Supersonic
$549.00Price as of Nov 12, 7:23 AM ET Details
Laura MercierFor her
For her if she loves warm, sweet scents
Laura Mercier's warm signature scent as a 1.7-ounce eau de parfum: amber and vanilla with tangerine and tiger orchid, plus almond, brown sugar, coconut and sandalwood. Warm and sweet rather than crisp.
Skip it if she wears crisp citrus or green scents, or already has a signature perfume she reorders
$99.00Price as of Nov 12, 7:23 AM ET Details
Schott Zwiesel
For a whisky or cocktail drinker
Six 13.5-ounce old fashioned glasses in Schott Zwiesel's lead-free Tritan crystal, cut in a pattern inspired by Scotland. The listing says they resist chipping and clouding, and they are fully dishwasher safe.
Skip it if they drink wine rather than spirits, or already own a full set of rocks glasses they like
$113.38Price as of Nov 12, 8:17 AM ET Details
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