6 OTT luxury advent calendars worth every penny this Christmas – from Ingle & Rhode’s US$29,750 jewellery and Swarovski’s limited-edition crystals, to a rare whisky collection

Nov 27 , 2022

From left: the luxury fine jewellery advent calendar from Lark & Berry, Carnival de la Mer beauty and skincare advent calendar, and the annual Swarovski advent calendar. Photo: Handout

An advent calendar counts the days til Christmas and is traditionally filled with chocolate – but in recent years, luxury crafts makers are curating their own limited-editions to celebrate the holidays

There are treats for everyone from fashion lovers to whiskey buffs with Lark & Berry’s fine jewellery, Master of Malt’s 45-year-old vintages and Dior’s cosmetics tastefully designed by Pietro Ruffo

You’d be hard-pressed to find a person who’s left feeling disappointed at the sight of a traditional chocolate-filled advent calendar, but in recent years, a legion of luxury crafts makers have gone above and beyond, putting an altogether more indulgent spin on the Christmas classic.

Get ready for some of the most luxurious advent calendars money can buy …

1. Ingle & Rhode Advent Calendar

Ingle & Rhode’s fine jewellery advent calendar. Photo: Ingle & Rhode

Purveyors of ethical fine jewellery, Ingle & Rhode have carefully curated 25 shimmering treats for its jewellery advent calendar. Products range from diamond earrings to gold necklaces and rings, while a special treat lies in store for Christmas Day – the LaStravaganza engagement ring with an oval sapphire centrepiece. The advent calendar is priced at US$29,750, but if you’re looking for something more specific, pieces can be swapped according to your preference and the price adjusted accordingly.

2. Lark & Berry Luxury Advent Calendar

The luxury Lark & Berry advent calendar. Photo: Lark & Berry

Lark & Berry have cultivated a reputation for its annual jewellery advent calendars, and this year’s edition is guaranteed to impress. Said to be its most luxurious yet, this calendar has a special gift box ready to unwrap for each one of the 12 days of Christmas, including fine jewellery earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets. Attending to every detail, the brand requests your ring size upon purchase to ensure every item can be worn upon opening. The Lark & Berry luxury advent calendar is priced at US$12,140.

3. Master of Malt Old & Rare Whisky Advent Calendar

The Old & Rare whisky advent calendar. Photo: Master of Malt

Curated by Drinks by the Dram, 24 windows each house a 30ml wax-sealed dram. Whiskies are sourced from some of the world’s best-known distilleries, including Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Laphroaig, as well as some lesser-known bottles selected for whisky connoisseurs. The calendar collection includes vintages and ages that date back up to 45 years. Advent calendar purchases come complete with a Glencairn tasting glass, and retail for US$1,000.