Country Life chooses five beautiful new products which are perfect for either a treat for oneself, or for those seeking gift inspiration.
THE BAG
The Cabas bag in Carmine bullskin, with a hard zip base for fragile items, is perfect for short haul hand luggage, £2,700, Asprey (020-7493 6767; www.asprey.com)
THE PENDANT AND EARRINGS
18ct white gold, morganite and diamond pendant with pave spike drop, £15,750, and earrings £27,000, Theo Fennell (020-7591 5000; www.theofennell.com)
THE WEDDING GIFT
Hippo salt and pepper shakers, £495, Patrick Mavros (020-7052 0001; www.patrickmavros.com)
THE JEWELLERY BOX
The Rose jewellery box, available in Macassar ebony or Rosewood, £6,000, Linley (020-7730 7300; www.davidlinley.com)
THE LUXURY SPIRIT
Lady Grey and truffle gin, £110 per bottle available exclusively at
Michelin-starred restaurant, Alimentum, Cambridge (01223 413000;
www.restaurantalimentum.co.uk)
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