Bond Street based Smythson has been famous for over a century for luxury personalised stationery and leather books and accessories, including diaries, journals, albums, frames and gold edged place cards. There is also a wonderful collection of jewellery cases, stud boxes, handbags and wallets all in neutrals plus glamorous contemporary colours and sterling silver pens. This is absolute top end luxury to be prepared to spend.

For a gift for someone who appreciates beautiful glass look here, at this website tried and tested by my family several times and where you’ll find unique alternatives to the traditional ideas. If you’re not sure what you’re doing give them a call (you cannot order directly online), particularly if you know that the recipient already collects antique glass, and they’ll give you the best advice on what to buy for the amount you want to spend.

There are some very traditional silver and silver plate gift ideas here from a family business that was established in 1902. Move away from those for a moment and take a look at some of their other more contemporary products, such as attractive cheese and steak knives, modern cutlery designs by Guy Degrenne, Llewelyn-Bowen and Clive Christian and hammered pewter flasks and tankards, all of which would make excellent gifts. You can order their silver plated cutlery online but if it’s sterling silver you’re after you need to call them.

Established in 1846, Cross is one of the oldest manufacturers of fine writing instruments. Since then it has grown into a luxury brand offering not just fountain pens and pencils, but also watches, high quality leather accessories, diaries, desk essentials and beautifully designed laptop bags for girls. The website is really well designed and well worth a browse. Make sure that you click on the correct website link once you arrive at Cross.com to check that they deliver to your country.

As beautifully presented and expensive as you would expect, at the Fortnum and Mason online store you can order their gorgeously packaged teas, coffees, chocolates, hampers and deli products such as caviar and cheese, dip into their extensive wine celler and visit their ‘At Home’ department which is packed full of lovely gift ideas and home décor items. Then pay a visit to Fashion and Beauty to find their own brand toiletries plus other exclusive ranges and accessories for both men and women. If you live in and around London and you’re buying gifts, you can request delivery by horse drawn carriage!

This is a name you may well never have heard of, but Harrison and Simmonds have been in business since 1928 offering pipes, cigar humidors and accessories and luxury gifts from companies such as Dalvey. There's also a wide range of Mont Blanc pens and accessories which you need to call them to order, plus chess sets, Hunter pocket watches and shooting sticks. They’re happy to ship to you anywhere in the World and if you call them for advice you’ll receive excellent service. Have a browse; you’re bound to find something.

Jo Malone’s products are always gorgeous. The fragrances are irresistible, the bath and body range totally luxurious and the packaging just the best. Not cheap but then the best never is. Whether you’re looking for a treat for yourself or for a special gift you can’t go wrong here. The big problem is that once you get to this site it’s extremely hard not to spend a small fortune, whoever you’re buying for. If you’re like me you’ll simply want everything. You’ve been warned.

Mulberry Hall offers you the opportunity of buying online some of the ranges that they hold in their York shop, including brands such as Baccarat, Herend, Lladro, Royal Copenhagen and Waterford. This would be a great place to find gifts for all sorts of occasions and particularly for weddings as there’s a beautiful collection of traditional and modern items for the home and they offer a free of charge gift wrapping service. If you’re going to stray off the wedding list track take a look at the stunning black John Rocha for Waterford glass and fun Alessi gifts and kitchen accessories.

Master sculptor Patrick Mavros has created some of the most extraordinary silver sculptures in Africa. His range comprises more than 450 individual items, incorporating hippos, elephants, giraffes, monkeys, lions and other wildlife and all seriously beautiful. This is a total treasure trove of lovely things , including jewellery, cufflinks, desk and table accessories, as well as superb signature pieces.

Gloves, scarves, wallets, umbrellas, belts, briefcases and jewellery boxes are just some of the high quality, beautifully made accessories you'll find here. If you’ve ever visited one of their shops you’ll know that everything here is beautiful quality and most items would make lovely gifts. Couple this with their distinctive dark green and orange packaging and excellent service and you can’t go wrong, whatever you buy.

Eco award winner Elaine Dutton has combined her love of design and passion for the environment to bring an exceptional collection of designer eco and ethical products online. For followers of eco fashion and home accessories this is a wonderful place to browse, where you'll find unique decorative art and scupture, chandeliers, lamps and cushions for your home and glamorous jewellery and fashion accessories. Expect to find pieces you would never come across otherwise, talking points for yourself and your home and amazing gifts.

This is a really attractive website offering one of the best selections of luxury pens including Yard-o-led's beautiful sterling silver fountain pens, ballpoints and pencils, Faber Castell pens in wood and silver, Mont Blanc (you need to phone to order), and Porsche Design steel pens. Also Lamy, Rotring, Shaeffer and Waterman. They aim to send out the day you order and they'll deliver Worldwide. They also offer a repair service.