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15 Timeless Gifts They’ll Keep Forever
Impeccable gifts with enduring appeal.

If you’re shopping for someone known for their exacting standards, this gift edit can serve as a cheat code, since it’s filled with chic, investment-worthy designs they’ll keep forever. Scroll on to shop for luxe jewelry and clothing to satisfy your most sartorially-minded recipients, home goods for lovers of interior design, and barware and serving pieces that’ll make the entertainers on your list drool. Each piece has the usefulness and style to last for years to come.
1A Camel Wool Coat They’ll Return To Year After Year
This double-breasted coat, with a chic tie belt, is crafted from a double-faced wool blend. In the timeless camel hue shown here, it’s a piece they’ll return to year after year. Featuring notch lapels and two side pockets, it’s as effortlessly elegant paired with off-duty sweats as it is over a cocktail dress.
- Available sizes: 0 — 12
- Available colors: 3
2A Timepiece Ring Plated In Luminous 18-Karat Gold
Plated in luminous 18-karat gold, this ring’s signet silhouette features a built-in watch so clever, it’ll make jaws drop. Splash-resistant and featuring Japanese-made Seiko quartz, the 7-millimeter band expands for a customized fit, so you won’t have to worry about exact sizing.
- Available colors: 3
3A Gorgeously Patterned Blanket For Travel
Featuring a unique reversible design in a chic paisley pattern, this scarf is ideal for anyone who loves travel. The soft, thin knit can be styled as a blanket or scarf, and folds up flat for easy packing — although it’s so gorgeous it’ll likely spend more time out of the suitcase than in.
- Available colors: 15
4A Backgammon Board So Gorgeous It Can Serve As A Piece Of Art
Handcrafted from deep brown wood, this backgammon set’s graphic green, white, and black markings are so stunning, it could serve as a piece of art when not in use. Backed in suede and including pieces in coordinating ivory and green hues, every detail speaks to the high-end design.
5A Luxe Everyday Bag From A Heritage Brand
A gift from heritage brand Coach could impress anyone — and this chic everyday bag is crafted from smooth leather that’ll only look better with age and wear. Designed with zipper-closure and gold-toned hardware, the detachable shoulder and crossbody strap can be styled for day or night.
- Available colors: 5
6A Stunning Resin Carafe For The One Who Loves To Entertain
Crafted from smoky-toned matte resin, this carafe is simple yet stunning — and sure to impress the entertainer on your list. The spouted design can be used to hold water or batch cocktails, or it can even be styled as a vase.
- Available colors: 3
7A Satin-Lined Leather Bomber Jacket That’s Forever-Chic
Bomber jackets are one of the must-have pieces, and this version is crafted from real leather, lined with satin, with a double zipper and a notch collar. The result is the definition of luxe, in a slightly oversized, bloused silhouette that manages to be both trendy and timeless.
- Available sizes: XX-Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 1
8A Charm-Holder Chain You Can Customize For The Recipient
Crafted from 14-karat gold vermeil, this dainty necklace features a circular clasp-holding charm — so you can customize it for the wearer. Available in a paperclip chain or a delicate curb chain, it can hold up to six charms, so they can swap pieces in or out as their tastes change.
- Available styles: 3
- Available colors: 2
9An Iconic Smocked Dress They Can Style So Many Ways
Hill House designed this version of their iconic Nap Dress with an additional two inches at the hem, which only adds to the versatility. Thanks to an elasticized straight ruffled neckline, the puffed short sleeves can be styled on or off the shoulder; add heels to dress it up.
- Available sizes: XXX-Small — XXXX-Large
- Available colors: 14
10A Timeless Flecked Boucle Overshirt
Crafted from flecked boucle wool, this button-down overshirt is a chic alternative to a sweater — and the chest patch pockets and notch collar add menswear-inspired flair. It features a boxy fit that layers like a dream, so they can style it over T-shirts and under heavier coats.
- Available sizes: X-Small — X0-Large
- Available colors: 1
11Faceted Old Fashioned Glasses In Stunning Jewel Tones
Crafted from faceted hand-cut glass in stunning jewel tones, these old fashioned glasses reflect the light, and add an extra layer of sophistication to any cocktail. The set of four is so gorgeous, they’ll want to show them off even when they’re not mixing drinks.
12A Classic Japanese-Made Chef’s Knife For Satisfying Cooking Prep
Aspiring chefs will be obsessed with this classic chef’s knife. Made in Japan, with 34 layers of stain-resistant Damascus-clad steel and a gorgeous ebony handle, Shun considers this the essential kitchen knife, a sharp and lightweight design that’ll make any chopping much easier and more satisfying.
13An Italian-Made Silk Scarf With So Much Styling Potential
If you’ve got a fashion-lover on your list, this Etro scarf will make them swoon. Crafted in Italy from pure silk in a stunning paisley pattern, the 27-inch square is an elegant addition to any look, whether tied around their neck, over their hair, or around a handbag.
14A Lacquered Wood Tray That’ll Please The Art-Lovers On Your List
Crafted from lacquered wood using ancestral techniques, this tray’s striking black and cream pattern was designed by artist Florence Bamberger. A nod to Diptyque’s love of calligraphy, it’ll please any art-lover, and the 9-inch length is just right for a coffee table or book shelf.
15A Delicate Wool Sweater That’ll Never Go Out Of Style
With slightly bloused long sleeves, a high crew neckline, and a close fit, this pullover is always in fashion — and the whisper-light wool will feel like a treat every time they put it on. Sustainably crafted using family-run farms, this gift is as thoughtfully made as it is stylish.
- Available sizes: X-Small — X-Large
- Available colors: 5