Christmas Gift Guide 2025: Jewellery, fragrance, perfume, skincare and more

Rhinestones Jewellery

Rings and brooches and bracelets, oh my! Rhinestones is a treasure trove at every turn, with a wide range of antique, vintage, and modern pieces to choose from. Does an Edwardian keepsake locket strike your fancy? Or a string of Venetian glass beads? Perhaps some groovy 70s Hollywood-style costume earrings? No matter your taste, you’re sure to find something beautiful in their elegant, extensive collection.

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The Burren Perfumery Aran Eau de Toilette

The Burren in a bottle. This fragrance by The Burren Perfumery transports the wearer to the seaside, with woody base notes recalling mossy forests and bright citrus top notes bringing the memory of coastal airs. High-end quality from a local family-run small business.

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Rituals Gift Set

We all need a bit of relaxation these days. Make it feel luxurious with Rituals’ elegant gift-set boxes. Each medium gift set contains a combination of four products: these may include a foaming shower gel; a body cream; a salt body scrub; a body mask; an eau de perfume; and/or a scented candle. Even the box itself is beautiful – not a bad place to store your Christmas ornaments! They run at €40 for a medium box.

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The Bearded Candle Makers Turf Fire Scented Candle

This bestselling fragrance from The Bearded Candle Makers is true to its name: the unmistakable scent of turf. In fact, the Co. Down business uses a secret smoking process to ensure the scent is entirely authentic. You won’t find this anywhere else! The scent is smokey, warm, earthy, and comforting. Whether you’re going away and want a whiff of home, or you just want a cosy scent to snuggle up to for the winter, this is it.

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Blumáin Organic Skincare Scrub & Glow Gift Set

It’s time for some self-love! For those who like to wind down with some self-care skincare, this sustainable Cork-based brand offers you a double-hitter of their soothing Serenity Body Oil and invigorating Mandarin and Himalayan Salt Scrub. Put them together and you’ve got a rejuvenating journey to smooth, glowing skin. Not to mention some peace and zen!

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