12 Elegant Gifts for the Style Maven

This isn’t a clock. It’s a timeless piece of art. A thermoelastic membrane on the clock’s face creates digital numbers that appear permanent, as if etched in stone—then disappear, mere moments later. Sure, you could check the time on your iPhone. But this statement piece not only casts the hour, but will have your loved one asking: What is time, really?

This minimalist deck of cards oozes graphic design coolness. A simple slash marks the back while hearts, clubs, diamonds, and spades have been reimagined as clean geometric symbols. Choose between an all-white or an all-black deck, or buy both and keep one for yourself.

Part culinary tool, part sculpture art, this set of kitchen knives will claim center stage on any countertop. The set of zirconium oxide knives ($199) are diamond-sharp but lightweight enough for nimble slicing; the onyx-black knife block ($99) offers a gorgeous place to store them.

This miniature elephant makes a perfect gift for little style mavens in the making. The 16-inch-high, Eames-designed pachyderm, made from either plywood or plastic, is simple, sturdy, and stylish enough for children and adults alike.

They raced to buy the Series 3, swapped the band for a custom bracelet, and selected a watch face that conveyed both style and panache. So why would they leave an Apple Watch to charge with the boring, basic cable? Let your loved one charge theirs on this beautiful chalice instead. Made from solid marble, this dock presents the Apple Watch like a piece of art. Just as Tim Cook intended.

Peter Liem’s essential guide to Champagne tells you everything you need to know about the famous wine-producing region over 328 gorgeously illustrated pages. The coffee table book also comes with seven vintage vineyard maps that beautifully document the region. Pair the beautiful boxed set with a nice bottle of bubbly. Cheers!

This petite Bluetooth speaker offers the perfect marriage of sound and style. Clever voice and gesture controls let you pause or play music without pressing buttons, and though it may be tiny, it pumps out impressive sound and lasts up to 10 hours.

This necklace looks like a traditional pendant, but with a high-tech twist: The piece houses a small light source, which can be customized to change the look from a bright, shimmering diamond to a gently sparkling array of lights. Perfect for your loved one who is equally seduced by jewelry and circuit boards.

This 14-ounce carafe classes up any chilled sake, from clear junmais to cloudy nigoris, with textured glass that makes it look much more expensive than it actually is. Perfect for the perpetual host or your friend with the serious sake collection.

There's a certain artistry to brewing coffee, but even java novices will feel closer to it with this stylish set. Designed for slow drip, the set includes a wood-and-brass stand, gold-tone filter, and glass brewer for effortless brewing each morning.