19 Perfect Gifts For Your Wife

When it comes to buying presents for the lady in your life, you can’t really go wrong with the classics: think spa package, diamond bracelet or a puppy. But traditional fare can get boring, especially if you’ve been together for awhile now.

This year, get her something she really wants by picking up a few things from this list. We did the footwork, you just have to do the spending.

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Apple Watch Hermès Double Tour

These two iconic brands have finally figured out a way for nerdy fashion girls to rock tech-y wearables without sacrificing style. With its simple, elegantly extended Barenia leather band, the Double Tour makes a strong statement all on its own, perfect for the person who doesn’t care for dangling jewellery.

$1,700

Chanel Cat Eye Pearl Sunglasses

As far as fashion houses go, Chanel is almost always a can’t-lose proposition when buying a gift for your wife. Since trying to choose a style of clothing (much less a size) can be a fool’s errand, it’s best to go with a timeless accessory. These sunglasses have a cat eye shape that will never go out of style and come equipped with a string of pearls dangling from each arm.

$1,000

Chloé Pearl Ring

Ah, jewellery. The primordial lady gift. When going this route, we advise you stick to pieces that are classic and simple. This Chloé ring is made with a Swarovski pearl and designed to sit over three fingers. It’s so perfect, she won’t need to wear anything else.

$435

Indigo Jewellery Tray

Now that you’ve bought her some jewellery, she’ll need a place to store it safely. This charming, bright tray will do the trick. It even comes complete with a sweet compliment that’ll brighten her day every morning.

$20

Marc Jacobs Decadence 

Most women have a mainstay scent that they use every day. Help expand that collection with a fragrance you can rest assured will become a new favourite. Marc Jacobs’ newest perfume combines notes of Italian plum, iris flower, papyrus woods, and liquid amber for a sultry finish.

$100  

Natura Bisse Diamond Life Infusion

Instead of splurging on diamonds for your wife to wear, get her the kind she can put directly on her skin. This serum rejuvenates skin and minimizes flaws. But don’t sell it to her that way. This is the same product that Beyoncé uses — and that’s the only reasoning you should need.

$900

Samsung Radiant 7 Speakers

Women love tech, too. Especially when it looks this damn good. Not only can these spherical speakers deliver a stellar sound experience on their own, they allow for a wireless multi-room audio ecosystem, which can be integrated with other Samsung TVs and tablets. Just don’t blame us when she starts blaring Celine Dion.

$600  

Tassimo T47

Christmas morning is a migraine waiting to happen. Between the kids, the in-laws and the carols blaring in the background, there’s never a more important time for a good cup of coffee. And he who brings that coffee is an instant hero. Tassimo’s T47 has such a speedy brewing time, it’ll barely be unwrapped before you’re able to serve your missus her precious cup o’ joe.

$140 

Graff Diamond Earrings

Known for their impressively cut stones, Graff Diamonds’ Carissa Collection takes luxury jewellery to the next level. We’re fans of these diamond-encrusted earrings — feminine floral motifs with dangling teardrops will be the key to her heart this holiday season.

Price upon request

Gucci Chiodo Necklace

Subtlety is one of the main facets of elegance. This simple wrap-around strand from Gucci makes a loud statement in a quiet, timeless way. If you can picture Audrey Hepburn wearing something, your wife will want it.

$29,785

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust 28 

There’s an heirloom quality to Rolex timepieces. Like all classics, the new Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust 28,is subtle in its design — an eye-catching lilac dial with diamond-set Roman numerals.

$43,600

‘Marilyn Monroe’ by Andy Warhol

It doesn’t have to be this exact painting (although you can find it for sale at the ‘Warhol Revisited’ exhibit in Toronto), but art always makes a great gift. It’s something that you can both enjoy everyday while also basking in the knowledge that it might make you money in the future.

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A&R Multi Mini Tusk Choker

A necklace made to look like a starburst seems like the perfect kind of accessory for the holidays. Made of high polished yellow brass, the necklace has some weight to it, so serious jewellery lovers only, please.

$740

 

Kate Spade ‘All In Good Taste’ Book

The ultimate hostess how-to. If you’re the type of couple that loves to throw dinner parties, this book will solve many a conundrum. It covers all the essentials: how to shuck an oyster, curate a guest list and guide a dinner discussion—, plus Instagram etiquette at the table.

$30

Artemano Bella Chest Style Coffee Table

You know how your wife complains that you never want to help decorate? Cut her off at the pass by buying her this stunning dark wood, hand-crafted coffee table. The colour and style will fit in with any kind of decor, but best of all: it’s unscuffable.

$1,395

Lanvin Chess Set

Start a new holiday tradition with this beautiful wooden chess set from Lanvin. For the rest of the year it can sit idly by as part of the decor, but once Christmas rolls around, it’s time for a chess tournament. Competitive women will love the challenge, and noncompetitive women will love the pieces’ chic outfits.

$560

Oral-B PRO Black 7000 SmartSeries with Bluetooth

Hear us out! Sure, a toothbrush might not sound like an exciting Christmas present, but this one syncs up to a mobile tracking app to provide personalized data that you can chart on your own and share with your dentist. The technology is so rad that it even signals and decelerates the speed when the user is brushing too hard. Give the gift of pearly whites this season.

$240

Diptyque Diffuser

The scent of a room can determine its entire ambiance. And trust us, your wife cares about that ambiance. This diffuser from Diptyque not only offers a selection of amazing fragrances (like orange blossom and ginger), but it’s decorative style means it’ll look right at home on even the sleekest of bookcases or mantlepieces.

$350

Kate Spade Purse

Instead of complaining about how impossible it is to find anything once it’s gone inside her purse, buy your wife a bag that will solve the issue. This Everpurse x KSNY Frieda model from Kate Spade looks clean and classic on the outside, while the interior features individual sleeves for every device imaginable. She’ll never have to flip it over just to find her phone again.

$700