Would You Spend £38k On An Advent Calendar?

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Now, we’re no stranger to a luxury advent calendar – but one priced at £38,000? It’s not every day you see one of those. But that’s the price of Ben Garelick’s new fine jewellery advent calendar, which comes with a truly spectacular final Christmas gift: an engagement ring.

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What’s Inside The Ben Garelick 2024 Advent Calendar?

This Christmas, one New York jeweller is going all out. Ben Garelick, known for its range of high-end jewellery pieces, has pulled on its network of top designers to curate one of the most luxurious advent calendars for festive season.

A first for the jeweller, the limited edition advent calendar is packed with 12 days’ worth of goodies – culminating in the ultimate proposal moment. While the first few doors squirrel away sparkling bangles, earrings and necklaces, the last door is home to an engagement rings.

Those ordering the advent calendar can choose between three 1.5 carat platinum engagement rings, finished with either naturally mined or lab-grown diamonds.

‘This is the ultimate way to surprise the love of your life,’ says Peter Manka, owner of Ben Garelick. ‘Each day builds excitement, and with the option of an engagement ring on the final day, it turns the holiday season into a once-in-a-lifetime event.’

Not looking to propose (or have already done so)? There’s also the option to swap out the engagement ring entirely for an anniversary ring.

Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect:

(Skip this if you don’t want spoilers!)

Day 1: Simon G. Embraceable 18K White Gold Multi-Layer Diamond Wave Bangle
Day 2: Ben Garelick 14K White Gold 0.25 Carat Round Cut Lab-Grown Diamond Studs
Day 3: Gabriel & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Easy Stackable Diamond Ring
Day 4: Gabriel & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Dangle Star Earrings
Day 5: Gabriel & Co. 14K Yellow Gold High Polished Chain Link Ring
Day 6: Simon G. 18K White Gold Snow Drop Diamond Dangle Earrings
Day 7: Ben Garelick 14K Yellow Gold High Polished Thin Paper Clip Necklace
Day 8: Le Vian 14K White Gold Denim Graduating Blue Sapphire Ombre Necklace
Day 9: Gabriel & Co. Two-Tone 14K Yellow & White Gold Bujakan Diamond Twist Bangle Bracelet
Day 10: Ben Garelick 14K Yellow Gold Contemporary Hammered Oval Hoop Earrings
Day 11: Simon G. 18K Two-Tone Yellow & White Gold Vintage Style Emerald Halo Teardrop Pendant
Day 12: Choice of engagement ring with either mined or lab-grown diamonds or an anniversary ring. Choices include a Bellatrix 1.5 Carat Marquise Cut Centre Twist Diamond Engagement Ring, an Ariel 1.5 Carat Round Cut Center Diamond Engagement Ring, an Astra 1.5 Carat Emerald Cut Centre Galactic Head Diamond Engagement Ring or a Simon G. Wide Simon Set Pave Diamond Anniversary Ring.

How Much Is It?

As we’ve mentioned, this isn’t going to be a cheap proposal. Depending on customisation, the total cost of the calendar can range from £31,402 to £38,170 (or $39,271 to $47,796).