Digging through the market’s myriad options for that perfect something—be it a big-ticket item or a small (but statement-making) detail—can be more than a bit overwhelming. That’s why we’ve done the hard work for you, scouring the globe for the best of the best: The Short List!
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Functional, beautifully made pieces that are as lovely to look at as what’s inside.

SURPRISE INSIDE
Lined with cheerful kelly green velvet
Jonathan Adler
$395, jonathanadler.com

PRETTY IN PINK
Stackable velvet trays edged with brass
Aerin Lauder
$1050, bergdorfgoodman.com

SIMPLY ELEGANT
Modern lines meet a high-gloss finish
Reed & Barton
$200, bloomingdales.com

ITALIAN MADE
Handcrafted with lacquered wood
Ercolano
$1795, barneys.com

FINE FRENCH LEATHER
Designed to look better with age
Ghurka
$2850, ghurka.com

THE ROYAL STANDARD
Includes a removable travel box
Smythson
$2195, smythson.com

CHIC & MINI
Just enough room for your finest treasures
Asprey
$1600, asprey.com

THE LACQUERED LOOK
Made in Italy of horn and wood
Arca
$1150, barneys.com