There are few events in the Lunar calendar that warrant as much excitement as the advent of a new year. It means a time for revelling in the festive atmosphere and spending precious time with the people in your life who mean the most to you. Between the dining and decorating, the feasting and festivals, the Lunar New Year is often one of the busiest times of the year.

Whether you have a laundry list of giftees or just a select few to buy for, putting some time and thought into a gift they’ll love is all part of the festive fun. So, in the spirit of ringing in a new Lunar year (and being the most organised one in the group), here is the Strand Arcade’s edit of Lunar New Year gifts, from the practical to the luxurious.

If you’re feeling generous this Year of the Snake, perhaps someone on your list will be lucky enough to receive a sleek gift from Vintage Watch Co. Cartier’s iconic Santos merges old-school cool with contemporary sophistication.

Cartier Santos, $6650 from Vintage Watch Co., Ground Level

Few accessories are more recognisable in Australia than the Akubra. Made from thick felt with a generous but wearable brim, it’s the perfect present for someone who spends plenty of time out in the elements.

Akubra Avalon, $300 from Strand Hatters, Ground Level

Along with the colour red, gold also symbolises good fortune and prosperity. What better energy to bring into the Year of the Snake then, with a little help from Parfums de Marly’s Godolophin fragrance in its opulent golden bottle?

Godolphin Eau de Parfum, $437 from Parfums de Marly, Ground Level

Aged for 35 years, Quali-Tea’s Pu-erh tea is the crème de la crème of Chinese tea. It can be brewed between five and seven times, so it really is the gift that keeps on giving this Lunar New Year.

Pu-erh Tea, $138 from Quali-Tea, Ground Level

A sleek gold ring is a fail-safe gift any time of year, but never more so than at Lunar New Year. Faith Jewels’ diamond-studded version is striking enough to make a statement but sleek enough to wear everyday.

Faros Slim Diamond Band, P.O.A from Faith Jewels, Level 2