How to Tell Him What You Want
The fine art of hint-dropping your way into the perfect present.
I know, I know. A holiday gift guide already? But stay with me. If fine jewelry is on your wish list this year, that could take a little time — often, pieces are made to order and need several weeks to produce.
So I wanted to send you this one early, giving your husband/ partner/ significant other/ your Mom/ your Dad/ yourself enough time to order, receive, and wrap it for the holiday season. These are very special items for sharing with your life's most intimate and important relationship.
If they need a hint, it’s as simple as forwarding this letter along. And if someone forwarded you this email, pony up. They’re worth it.
01. Sophie Keegan diamond on a rope, 4-6 weeks lead time, price upon request. 02. Westman Atelier lip suede in Spanish Red, $50. 03. Starling engraved bar signet ring, 4-6 weeks lead time, $790. Ed note: I have two of these, one with each of my dog’s names, which I wear stacked together. 04. Byredo Mojave Ghost Absolu Eau De Parfum, 50 mL, $280. 05. Savette Florence 20 in coffee leather, $1750. 06. Khaite Mae sweater in barley, $1580. 07. Sherman Field oval chain bracelet (small link), 4-6 weeks lead time, $8140. 08. Adina Reyter zodiac signet ring, $1098. 09. Cartier Tank Must watch (small model), $3300 Ed note: Add engraving for a personal touch. 10. Kindred Black French plum oil, $175. 11. Else Bare Soft Plunge bra in merlot, $95. 12. EREDE Delta studs with lab diamonds, 5-week lead time, $6750.
13. Esha Soni The Slope bag in mink melange haircalf, $2850. 14. Dorsey petite Theodora 18k gold-coated silver with lab white sapphires, $770. 15. TOVE Suri scarf in cream, €415. 16. Renato Cipullo Splendente letter pendant, 4-6 weeks lead time, $6500. 17. Toteme faux pearl studs, $440. 18. Linda Farrow Evans D-frame sunglasses, $695. 19. Tabayer Oera earrings, 6-12 weeks lead time, $3200. 20. Régime des Fleurs Jade Vines Eau de Parfum, $260. 21. Dorsey Isadora 15” lab white sapphire and nanocrystal emerald gold Rivière necklace, pre-order ships October 15, $950. 22. By Malene Birger Rowani cropped leather jacket, Resort 2025, ships February, $1600. 23. Métier Cala 42 woven fabric Sahara bag with buffalo cognac leather, $2250. 24. Bottega Veneta Andiamo small envelope wallet in Barolo, $1000. 25. Hermés Barenia Eau de Parfum, 3.3 oz., $170.
I asked for a Cartier watch last year and my husband who is generally clueless was able to connect with a sales rep at Cartier (online) and they made the process absolutely seamless and a joy for him. They even found the watch I wanted and shipped it in time despite it looking like it would be available until March. All this to say, some of the luxury brands have wonderful SAs that can help execute when you send them your hint. Don’t be afraid to use them!
When I got married, through what I can only describe as sheer genius, I set up a Pinterest board titled “Maybe You Would Like to Buy Me a Gift??” and sent the link to my husband. That things has netted me so many excellent gifts. He loves it because he knows he’s always getting me something I’ll love. It is now stocked with handbags and puppies, but I will be adding that khaite sweater and Renato cipullo letter! Always the best from you, Jess! Xoxox