Want a new watch but struggling to find one with meaning? How about a watch made the year you were born or designed the year you got married? Vintage Rolex watch, £2,795 (vintagewatchcompany.com)
Kick away footwear boredom by choosing your own fabric, decoration, inner and trim. Your feet will thank you. Pretty Ballerinas bespoke pumps, from £225 (020-7493 8224)
The luxurious version of Kellogg’s Variety packs, pick-and-choose stones mean you can have a new knuckle-duster every day of the week. Annoushka Chameleon rings, from £800 (020-7881 5828)
Who wants to send a ubiquitous e-mail when you can have thick, luxurious stationery with your name on it? It’s all about colour and typology with Caroline Gardner stationery, from £100 for 50 cards and envelopes (carolinegardner.com)
There is something honest and simple about stacking bangles, each with its own personal messages of love. Start a Christmas trend and build your collection year by year. Juliana Cassandro bracelet, from £100 (julianacassandro.com)
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You won’t lose a puzzle piece when there is a nearly-complete Dior Couture dress staring back at you from the table. Choose your own picture: Snappy Snaps puzzle, from £13.99 (snappysnaps.co.uk)
Not only can you have your name inked on to leather, but also a message in your loved one’s handwriting to carry around at all times. Watch out: this makes spending money much more bearable. Anya Hindmarch Bespoke wallet, from £160 (020-7838 9177)
Retro shapes with modern gadgets and your initials on the front — the ultimate in statement luggage. The only thing to worry about is the baggage handlers. Globe-Trotter case, £275, initialling service £75 per case (020-7529 5950)
Bookish fashion types rejoice, you can now carry your favourite novel out to dinner. And put your lippie inside. Hand-sewn Olympia Le Tan book bag, £910 at Browns (020-7514 0016)