We're not shy about our love for luxury advent calendars here at the Mirror; there's something genuinely magical about unwrapping a new beauty treat each day as we countdown to Christmas. As the festive season edges nearer, some of our top brands have revealed their glittering advent calendar offerings, including Abbott Lyon, whose Made More You 12-day advent calendar is a dream come true for jewellery enthusiasts.
Retailing at £299—which saves you £201 if you were to buy the pieces separately—the Made More You advent calendar is available in silver and gold and is packed with 12 individual boxes filled with charms, jewels, chains, and earrings tailored just for you. Valued at over £500, the box that houses these treasures is equally stunning and can be repurposed as a storage box.
This advent calendar, crafted to look like a storybook, can be personalised with a name printed on the front and features a lovely ribbon neatly tucked between the lid. Inside, you'll find bracelets, necklaces, charms and rings, all made with Abbott Lyon's signature water, sweat and heat-resistant finish that promises zero tarnishing — perfect if you're someone who loves jewellery.
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Plus, they come nestled in a fabric bag to keep them safe, reports the Manchester Evening News. The personal touch extends beyond the front cover, as you'll need to select your birthstone and initial when ordering, allowing some items to be tailored to you — or a lucky recipient.
Among these items are the brand's top-selling mini initial pendant and sphere chain, which have been adored by celebs such as Stacey Solomon and Vicky Pattison. With an impressive array of high-quality jewellery pieces inside — some of which can be beautifully layered — it's no wonder the calendar has consistently received five-star reviews over the years.
One satisfied jewellery enthusiast, who purchased the 2023 calendar in anticipation of Christmas, said: "My 14-year-old daughter is on her fifth day of the Advent Calendar and has loved everything so far. The quality is great, and the personalization makes it extra special. I would definitely recommend it! "
Another chimed in: "(My) wife loves it! Very well presented, quality as you would expect," while a third customer described it as 'absolutely beautiful'.
If you're curious about what's inside this incredible calendar, read on. But if you'd rather keep the surprises inside a secret, look away now.
What's inside the Abbott Lyon Made More You advent calendar?
- Sphere Chain Necklace (Gold) 18-20 in
- Initial Bracelet (Gold)
- Fine Tennis Necklace (Gold) 14-16 in
- Fine Tennis Bracelet (Gold)
- Crystal Star Ring (Gold)
- Mini Heart Birthstone Ring (Gold)
- Crystal Clover Pendant (Gold)
- Pavé Star Pendant (Gold)
- Mini Heart Birthstone Pendant (Gold)
- Mini Initial Pendant (Gold)
- Pavé Star Earrings (Gold)
Abbott Lyon isn't the only jewellery brand to unveil a dazzling advent calendar. Missoma's offering, valued at £827, is available for £395. You can purchase it here. If beauty products are more your style, Boots offers a wide range of beauty advent calendars, such as No7's Ultimate 25-Day Beauty Advent Calendar, which costs £175 but is worth £514.39.
Another jewellery countdown you might want to consider is Say It With's Advent Calendar, £220. Available at Debenhams, our very own Eve Rowlands opened up this festive offering earlier this week - and she was certainly impressed.
She said: "As a jewellery lover, you can't go wrong at all with this advent calendar. It has necklaces, earrings and bracelets - plus a £50 spending voucher - always a welcome treat.
"The only thing that could improve the Say It With calendar would be to have the option of having it stocked with your chosen metal - i.e. silver or gold, especially if it's being given as a gift, as it would be a shame for any of the gorgeous pieces of jewellery to gather dust."