Unique Christmas gift ideas: Luxury gifts for women

Looking for something delicate but surprising? These stunning filligree rings from Leblas have adjustable backs, so you don't need to worry about sizing. The company also source all their precious metal above ground, recycling gold, silver and platinum. Perfect for a stylish eco shopper.

Filligree rings, £150
Sterling silver or 18ct gold-plated
By Leblas
Buy online at leblas.com Photograph: PR

The lover of luxury will always be delighted with a gift from Links of London, but why not go for a more surprising gift - this friendship bracelet in their classic style glows in the dark. Don't believe us? There's a video to prove it.

Glow-in-the-dark bracelet, £110
By Links of London
Buy online at linksoflondon.com Photograph: PR

Handmade in Manchester, using British materials and traditional manufacturing skills, these limited edition bags are a true luxury buy. You can also visit their shop and have one customised to your exact requirements - chosing from their leathers, linings and fastenings to create something truly unique.

Field bag, £325
By A Few Fine Things
Buy online at afewfinethings.co.uk Photograph: PR

If you want to buy a cashmere scarf, then stick to a neutral colour and get gratitude but not a lot of surprise. If you want to take a risk, opt for this statement piece from luxury knitwear label Lowie. Made of merino wool, it's not only bound to illicit envy when your giftee sports it, it'll also do a brilliant job of keeping her warm.

Norwegian shawl, £142
By Lowie
Buy online at ilovelowie.com Photograph: PR

If you really have money to burn, then head over to Smythson for some beautiful but eye-wateringly priced jewellery boxes. If you prefer not to take out a second mortgage but still want to splash out, then this luxurious handmade leather jewellery box by Dower and Hall will do the job nicely.

Handmade leather jewellery box, £175
By Dower and Hall
Buy online at dowerandhall.com Photograph: PR

This stylishly understated suede chain bag by French label Tila March screams luxury, and is a perfect present for every fashion-conscious girl about town. It will also win you major style points for avoiding the obvious designer labels for a cooler alternative.

Chain strap bag, £284
By Tila March
Buy online at farfetch.com Photograph: PR

This is another gift with a great story. Yes, it's a luxurious, super-soft strokable cashmere scarf. But it's also made by master craftsman in Nepal, with an ethically sourced supply chain, and has a design inspired by a snow leopard. One, we assume, that wasn't let anywhere near the goats.

Kabita cashmere scarf, £185
By Wholly Goat
Buy online at whollygoat.com Photograph: PR

If you are the martyred friend/spouse/relative of a fussy shoe shopper, your prayers have just been answered. Never again will you have to suffer hours of picky comments about the wrong type of lining, the wrong leather on the uppers ... At Upper Street's website, you can design your very own bespoke footwear from their huge variety of fabrics, leathers and styles. Just buy a voucher and relax

Bespoke shoe voucher, from £180
By Upper Street
Buy online at upperstreet.com Photograph: PR

Looking for a statement gift for someone who is, well, just very cool? Here's your piece. Comfort Station is the perfect place for truly unique pieces with stunning details: little book necklaces with real printed pages, or barometer bracelets you can move from 'stormy' to 'fair'. Given the level of craftmanship in this piece, the price is more than fair.

22ct gold-plated necklace, £195
By Comfort Station
Buy online at comfortstation.co.uk Photograph: PR

By some way the most expensive piece in our gift guide, this vanity case harkens back to an era of transatlantic cruise ships with staff to unpack your jewels and butlers on hand with a martini to settle your stomach. With lining designed by Erdem, this is the ultimate fashion lover's gift. We can but dream.

Vanity case, £410
By Erdem/GlobeTrotter
Call 020 7529 5950 for stockist information Photograph: Martin Eidemak/PR

Another lovely bag, this one perfect for a more quirky lady - and one of any age. The antique-style flocking makes it a more fun purchase than plain old leather, while fashionistas will instantly recognise it as the work of Lulu Guiness.

Flocked cameo handbag, £195
By Lulu Guiness
Buy online at luluguinness.com Photograph: PR

Classic styling meets digital technology in this charming radio. And with an easy-to-read LCD screen and an auto tune feature, this might be a good gift for anyone who still refers to the radio as 'the wireless'.

Digital radio, £129.95
By Roberts Revival
Buy online at johnlewis.com Photograph: PR