Purveyors of ethical fine jewellery, Ingle & Rhode have carefully curated 25 shimmering treats for its jewellery advent calendar. Products range from diamond earrings to gold necklaces and rings, while a special treat lies in store for Christmas Day – the LaStravaganza engagement ring with an oval sapphire centrepiece. The advent calendar is priced at US$29,750, but if you’re looking for something more specific, pieces can be swapped according to your preference and the price adjusted accordingly.

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2. Lark & Berry Luxury Advent Calendar

Lark & Berry have cultivated a reputation for its annual jewellery advent calendars, and this year’s edition is guaranteed to impress. Said to be its most luxurious yet, this calendar has a special gift box ready to unwrap for each one of the 12 days of Christmas, including fine jewellery earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets. Attending to every detail, the brand requests your ring size upon purchase to ensure every item can be worn upon opening. The Lark & Berry luxury advent calendar is priced at US$12,140.

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5. Carnival de la Mer Advent Calendar

Another limited-edition collection, the Carnival de la Mer advent calendar celebrates 12 of the skincare brand’s most coveted products, including those infused with its famed miracle broth elixir. La Mer’s origins lie with German aerospace physicist Max Huber and his use of kelp and other ingredients to create skincare products designed to restore.

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Today this takes the form of a comprehensive selection of skincare products, with the advent calendar containing a cleansing foam, tonic, renewal oil, regenerating serum and the iconic Crème de la Mer, to name just a few. The advent calendar retails for US$600.

6. Dior Advent Calendar

Refuting the stereotype that advent calendars are one-and-done, consumable products with a shelf life, Dior’s advent calendar is itself a work of art. Featuring artwork by Pietro Ruffo, the calendar features eight constellations – a nod to Christian Dior’s lucky number – all surrounding Dior’s flagship store, 30 Montaigne, in Paris. It contains 24 products from the brand’s perfume, make-up, skincare and home fragrance collections, as well as a lucky star Christmas ornament. The Dior Advent Calendar is priced at US$540.