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The lucky clover Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Best for Clover pendant · Typically $3,500–$4,800Check Price
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Comparison table
| Feature | The lucky cloverVan Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant | The silk classicHermès Carré 90 Silk Scarf | Entry ChanelChanel Classic Card Holder | The splurgeCartier Love Bracelet | Her first fine watchCartier Tank Must | FragranceMaison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 | Cashmere comfortLoro Piana Cashmere Stole | Everyday bagPrada Re-Edition 2005 Re-Nylon | PearlsMikimoto Akoya Pearl Studs | Summer iconHermès Oran Sandal |
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| Verdict | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy | Consider | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Typical price | $3,500–$4,800 | $595–$695 | $750–$900 | $7,500–$8,800 | $3,200–$3,800 | $335–$480 | $1,500–$2,200 | $1,900–$2,300 | $700–$2,000 | $760–$860 |
| Best for | Clover pendant | The silk scarf | Entry Chanel | Modern icon | Entry Cartier | Cult niche | Cashmere wrap | Travel-friendly icon | Pearl studs | The iconic slide |
| Key feature | Single clover pendant | Hand-rolled silk twill square, printed in Lyon | Caviar card holder | Screw-motif 18k gold bangle fitted with a screwdriver | Steel Tank Must | Saffron, amberwood and jasmine | Large cashmere stole | Recycled nylon with a pouch and a nylon or leather strap | Akoya pearl studs | H-cutout leather slide |
| Metal | 18k gold | — | — | 18k gold | — | — | — | — | 18k gold | — |
| Stones | Mother-of-pearl or onyx | — | — | None | — | — | — | — | Akoya pearl | — |
| Size | 42 cm chain | 90 x 90 cm | 11 x 7.5 cm | 15-21 cm | — | 70 ml | 70 x 200 cm | 22 x 18 x 6.5 cm | 7-8 mm | — |
| Closure | Lobster | — | — | Screw | — | — | — | — | Push back | — |
| Material | — | Silk twill | — | — | — | — | Cashmere | Re-Nylon | — | Box calf |
| Finish | — | Hand-rolled hem | — | — | — | — | Fringed | — | — | — |
| Made in | — | France | Italy | — | — | — | Italy | Italy | — | Italy |
| Leather | — | — | Caviar | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Slots | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Case | — | — | — | — | 33.5 mm steel | — | — | — | — | — |
| Movement | — | — | — | — | SolarBeat quartz | — | — | — | — | — |
| Water resistance | — | — | — | — | 30 m | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power reserve | — | — | — | — | 16 years battery | — | — | — | — | — |
| Concentration | — | — | — | — | — | Eau de parfum | — | — | — | — |
| Notes | — | — | — | — | — | Saffron, amberwood | — | — | — | — |
| Lasts | — | — | — | — | — | 10+ hours | — | — | — | — |
| Hardware | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Silver-tone | — | — |
| Sole | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Leather |
| Fit | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | True to size |
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Van Cleef & Arpels · Fine jewelry necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant
Single clover pendant.
- Buy it if
- you want the iconic lucky clover.
- Skip it if
- you want bold.
Pros
- Iconic
- Holds value
Cons
- Pricey
Key specifications
- Metal
- 18k gold
- Stones
- Mother-of-pearl or onyx
- Size
- 42 cm chain
- Closure
- Lobster
Hermès · Silk scarves and shawls
Hermès Carré 90 Silk Scarf
Hand-rolled silk twill square, printed in Lyon.
- Buy it if
- you want the definitive silk scarf.
- Skip it if
- you want plain.
Pros
- Iconic
- Hand-rolled
- Holds value
Cons
- Pricey
Key specifications
- Material
- Silk twill
- Size
- 90 x 90 cm
- Finish
- Hand-rolled hem
- Made in
- France
Chanel · Women’s wallets and card holders
Chanel Classic Card Holder
Caviar card holder.
- Buy it if
- you want entry Chanel.
- Skip it if
- you want cash space.
Pros
- Tough caviar
- Strong resale
Cons
- Small
Key specifications
- Leather
- Caviar
- Slots
- 4
- Size
- 11 x 7.5 cm
- Made in
- Italy
Cartier · Fine jewelry bracelets
Cartier Love Bracelet
Screw-motif 18k gold bangle fitted with a screwdriver.
- Buy it if
- you want an icon to wear every day for decades.
- Skip it if
- you want to take it off often.
Pros
- Iconic
- Solid 18k gold
- Holds value
Cons
- Hard to remove
- Pricey
Key specifications
- Metal
- 18k gold
- Stones
- None
- Size
- 15-21 cm
- Closure
- Screw
Cartier · Dress watches
Cartier Tank Must
Steel Tank Must.
- Buy it if
- you want Cartier for less.
- Skip it if
- you want gold.
Pros
- Fair price
- Iconic
Cons
- Quartz/solar
Key specifications
- Case
- 33.5 mm steel
- Movement
- SolarBeat quartz
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Power reserve
- 16 years battery
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Luxury perfume for women
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Saffron, amberwood and jasmine.
- Buy it if
- you want the cult niche scent.
- Skip it if
- you want unique: very common now.
Pros
- Projection
- Long-lasting
Cons
- Very common
- Pricey
Key specifications
- Concentration
- Eau de parfum
- Notes
- Saffron, amberwood
- Lasts
- 10+ hours
- Size
- 70 ml
Loro Piana · Silk scarves and shawls
Loro Piana Cashmere Stole
Large cashmere stole.
- Buy it if
- you want luxurious warmth.
- Skip it if
- you want silk.
Pros
- Exceptional
Cons
- Pricey
Key specifications
- Material
- Cashmere
- Size
- 70 x 200 cm
- Finish
- Fringed
- Made in
- Italy
Prada · Shoulder bags
Prada Re-Edition 2005 Re-Nylon
Recycled nylon with a pouch and a nylon or leather strap.
- Buy it if
- you want a light, tough designer bag for travel and daily use.
- Skip it if
- you want a structured leather look.
Pros
- Very light
- Water resistant
- Fair price
- Easy to clean
Cons
- Nylon is casual
- Small
Key specifications
- Material
- Re-Nylon
- Size
- 22 x 18 x 6.5 cm
- Hardware
- Silver-tone
- Made in
- Italy
Mikimoto · Fine jewelry earrings
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Studs
Akoya pearl studs.
- Buy it if
- you want classic pearls.
- Skip it if
- you want diamonds.
Pros
- Timeless
- Superb
Cons
- Pricey for pearls
Key specifications
- Metal
- 18k gold
- Stones
- Akoya pearl
- Size
- 7-8 mm
- Closure
- Push back
Hermès · Designer sandals
Hermès Oran Sandal
H-cutout leather slide.
- Buy it if
- you want the most iconic summer slide.
- Skip it if
- you want arch support.
Pros
- Iconic
- Comfortable
- Lasts
Cons
- Hard to buy
- Flat
Key specifications
- Material
- Box calf
- Sole
- Leather
- Fit
- True to size
- Made in
- Italy
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How we picked
Every gift here is a piece we would be happy to receive ourselves, from houses with good packaging, gift receipts and return windows. For clothing and shoes, ask for a gift receipt and check the return policy: luxury sizing varies a lot by house.