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GiftsgaloreBy Xiao Changyan (China Daily)Updated: 2006-12-18 09:40 Christmas is a time for fun-filled festivities, visits to church, friends and family and, of course, presents. Still racking your mind for the ideal gift? Don't fret. Below, we give you a run down of some of the best present ideas.
The cute mascots of Beijing's Olympic Games have been popular ever since they came onto the market. Fuwa dolls and pendants are ideal Chinese gifts for overseas friends and relatives. Where to buy: Olympic Goods Franchised store, Xidan Department Store. Artini collection How about wearing Artini's latest Fashion Carnival collection during the holiday? Bright purple, blue and golden rings enchased with crystals will leave you looking sparkling. The Secret Garden is anther good choice. Pink floral and green leaf patterns add a touch of spring. Where to buy: 1st floor, Oriental Plaza, Wangfujing.
This is a seriously luxury Christmas gift. Baume & Mercier recently released this special edition Christmas watch-Classima Executives XL High Jewellery. It has a double quartz movement and a dual time function. There are a total of 1,323 diamonds and yellow sapphires on the watch, plus gem-set flanks, an enamel dial and 18K white gold movement containers with floral decor. Where to buy: Hengdeli Watch Store, Wangfujing Dajie. Cartier love ring Launched in New York City in 1970s, the Cartier Love bracelet has become the universal language of love. It is a two-piece gold bracelet engraved with 12 screws that have to be bolted together with a screwdriver to encircle the wrist. The act of wearing the bracelet and locking it on make a bold statement without saying a word. The limited edition Love ring has a diamond on the love symbol motif in white gold with the word "love" engraved. Where to buy: Cartier Fuxingmen flagship store, Parkson Shopping Centre,
Fuxingmen. This pink gift box collection is perfect for your young girlfriend who is determined to shine at the Christmas party. Silver eye liner, shiny eye-shadow, crystal pink lip gloss and long fake eyelashes dotted with crystal will make her sparkle in the crowd. Where to buy: NB128A 1st underground store, China World Trade Centre, Chaoyang District Canali wallet A man with a good quality wallet will never lose face. In the latest New Year collection of Canali, one of the best-known brands for leather products, all wallets are handmade with French leather. The tanning is done in Italy. Classic black, brown and scarlet are available. Where to buy: 2nd floor, Lufthansa Friendship Shopping City. Piggy bank As 2007 will be the year of pig, pig accessories have started to sell like hot cakes, even though the Chinese lunar New Year is still two months away. Where to buy: 77th Street, Xidan. |
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