Romy Ivsic’s emerald cascade necklace on 18K gold is available in rubies, sapphires, aquamarine, green garnet, tourmaline, amethyst and citrine. The organic design is a trademark of Ivsic’s line. At www.romyivsic.com. (Photography by Ludovic Ivsic.)
   Porsche Design Lighter (US$140) features a striking twin-shaft shape with a patented circular flame jet opening with 30 micro fine perforations ensuring 100 per cent reliable operation even in strong winds, while the lateral fold-away cover on the ignition button protects against dirt. Available in black, grey, gun pearl, blue and burgundy red. The Porsche Design Carbon Fibre Travel Humidor (US$700, 1) is a perfect gift for the cigar aficionado on the move. The curved sides of the box, made of carbonfibre with a cedar veneer, make it virtually crush-proof while keeping the weight at only 300 g.
   Motorola Ojo Personal Video Phone (US$799, 2) is the device that is changing the way we communicate with our sweethearts. The Ojo phone can be used for real-time, full motion video at 30 frames per second with synchronized audio or as an ordinary audio phone using the household’s existing, regular 10-digit phone number. Among its many features are a video and audio answering device, a wireless display unit, a full-featured cordless handset, picture-based caller ID, privacy controls and an easy interface. Ojo is also sleek in design so it looks great anywhere in the home.

 
Sweet for my sweet, sugar for my honey

La Maison du Chocolat, based in Paris, and its chocolates are consistently recognized as some of the best in the world. Most chocolates are dipped rather than moulded, producing a very thin chocolate cover that melts perfectly with the filling in the mouth, and the filling of choice at La Maison du Chocolat is the ganache (a mix of dairy cream and chocolate), here elevated to a rare perfection of taste and texture. The New York stores are located at 30 Rockefeller Center (1 212 265-9404, 3), 1018 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021.
   Ethel M Chocolates produces some of the most delicious handcrafted chocolates available, and is the official chocolatier for the Emmy Awards. The Pink Organza and Satin Hearts (US$22–35) heart-shaped gift box and the Traditional Hearts and Portfolio Box (US$32–50) are sure to be big hits in your family. To place an order call: 1 800 4-ETHELM (1 800 438-4356) or visit online at www.EthelM.com.
   For those who believe that chocolate is forever, there are several ways to indulge! Cabaret Dessert Chocolates (4) are especially rich treat featuring high-quality Venezuelan cacao beans offering a more intense flavour. These chocolates provide a more elegant chocolate than has previously been available on the market. The red art-déco box is a fun touch.
   For the music lover, Petrol Records’ Departure Lounge CD, World Love/Whatever (5), is a gift that anyone will appreciate year round. At www.petrolrecords.org; Virgin Music Stores.
   Everyone’s sweetheart deserves a treat and Delightful Deliveries, ever on the case, has loads of gift ideas for both men and women. Women will love the Pink Velvet Gift Box (US$74·95) for the romantic feelings it evokes. This gorgeous heather pink velvet gift box accented with a matching gold scroll velvet bow is filled with one dozen gourmet chocolate dipped strawberries nestled on a black velvet lining. For him, what’s manlier than a dozen Tuxedo Chocolate Covered Strawberries (US$59·95, 5)? This brings to mind so many games for two, at www.delightfuldeliveries.com. •

Phillip D. Johnson is features’ editor of Lucire. Stevie Wilson is editor-at-large of Lucire.

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