Haute & Cool: Gold Standard—The Timeless Tradition of Gifting in Gold
By December 6, 2023 2 1778
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Bestselling golden gifts from $100, $500, and more.
‘Tis the season to celebrate the year and the loved ones who’ve been a special part of it. Across cultures, it’s a period of celebration and gifting. Many of these festivities are illuminated by the glimmer of gold. Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali or the Chinese New Year, centuries of customs are embedded in this precious metal. In the original Nativity story, gold is a special offering to honor the kingship of baby Jesus. The treasured gelt coins of Hannukah were given in appreciation to religious teachers for their service throughout the year. During Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, the gilt of gold is presented to bring fortune to the home. Throughout Asia, gold-bars are given at the Lunar New Year to bestow prosperity upon loved ones.
The symbolism of gold connects these traditions. And, of course, its desirability is quite pervasive today. Gold jewelry reflects status and affluence. In interiors and home décor, it radiates sophistication and refinement. Gold design elements in fashion add a sense of luxury. We’re even finding gold to be a resplendent ingredient in beauty, enhancing the luminescence of the skin. These are all ways to present your loved ones with the true gold standard. So, let’s ignite the holidays with gilded glamour and dazzle our way into the New Year.
Gifts Under $100
- HOURGLASS COSMETICS Limited Edition Glossy Balm Duo $55. Sephora, Georgetown.
- SUGARFINA Happy Holidays Bento Box $32. Nordstrom.
- TAI Birthstone Rock Crystal Ring $65. Neiman Marcus.
- 2023 WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT Holiday Wreath. $24.95. The White House Historical Association.
- SIDAI DESIGNS Woven Warrior Bracelet $50 .The Phoenix, Georgetown.
Gifts Under $500
- Metallic Leather Clutch. $398. Tory Burch, Georgetown.
- REISS Girl’s Metallic Pleated Dress $225. Saks Fifth Avenue.
- KENDRA SCOTT Antique Brass Jewelry Box. $275 Kendra Scott, Georgetown.
- COULETTE NATURE French Cotton Tablecloth $129 Tuckernuck, Georgetown.
- DYPTIQUE St. Germain Hourglass Fragrance Diffuser $220 Dyptique,Georgetown.
- CRYSTAMAS Grand Home Gold Bar Of Bling $395. Horchow.
- CREED Men’s 3-Piece Eau de Parfum Holiday Discovery Set. $250. Macy’s.
Gifts $500 and More
- THE ATTICO Opalescent Minidress $2,890. Saks Fifth Avenue.
- DAVIDOFF Year of the Dragon Limited Edition Cutter. $530. Georgetown Tobacco.
- Diamond Ombre Gents Band. Pricing Upon Request. Lugano Jewelers, Georgetown.
- Festivity Prasiolite and Diamond Cocktail Ring. $1890. Brilliant Earth, Cady’s Alley.
- LENOX Imperial Caviar Flatware Set. Service for 4. $512. Anthropologie, Georgetown.
- TOM FORD Lock Metallic Stiletto Sandals. $1,350 Farfetch
- Men’s Baroque Bath Robe. $550. Bloomingdale’s.
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