This archive report was first published on 23 December 2021.
Luxury Gift Guide for the Discerning ¶
As a luxury concierge company, we receive numerous requests to shop for unique gifts during the festive season. With the rise of high-spending customers hiring personal shoppers, they can now pick the best gifts from various shops globally without having to travel to London or Paris.
Our curated gift selection is not only beautiful but also memorable. Here are some of our top picks:
1. 24-carat Gold Chocolates ¶
For the chocolate lover, we recommend the 24-carat gold luxury decadent chocolates by Z Chocolate. Made by a French chef in France, these chocolates are packaged in a mahogany box and delivered with a personalized message from the sender.
A box of 15 chocolates in 24-carat edible gold costs Sh68,000.
2. African-inspired Candelabras ¶
For those passionate about wildlife, we suggest the sterling silver candelabras set known as The Staghorn Coral and Hawksbill Turtle Candelabra from Patrick Mavros. One set costs Sh3.3 million.
Alternatively, the lion ashtray is an excellent choice for the cigar-loving friend, priced at Sh1.3 million.
3. Collectible Bugatti Toy Car ¶
As a Bugatti car owner or fan, you can also own a Baby Bugatti made by Little Cars in London. The Bugatti Baby is a scaled-down version of the Bugatti Type 35, with an electric motor.
These limited-production cars cost between $38,000 and $74,500 (Sh4.3 million to Sh8.4 million).
4. Timepiece ¶
Timepieces are an essential gift for him and her. We recommend the elegant Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch, ultra-thin, 40 mm, with a manufacture mechanical movement and manual winding, priced at Sh1.7 million.
Other options include the Cartier Santos Dumont, starting at Sh413,000, and the Cartier Pasha, which starts from Sh960,000.
For the timepiece collector, we suggest the A. Lange & Sohne editions Timezone 14 and Timezone 18, starting from Sh4.9 million.
Finally, for the lady with petite wrists, the Jaeger-LeCoultre comes in stainless steel and manual winding, priced at Sh984,000.
