UPPER ECHELON
70th - 86th Streets
The northernmost part of Madison, from 70th to 86th Streets, offers galleries galore and charming stops for sweet treats.
HOLIDAY GIFT PICKS
These gorgeous items do good and are guaranteed to make anyone on your list happy.
MORELLI DIAMOND
The bracelets shown are part of three iconic collections: Morelli Diamond, round diamonds enclosed in a streamlined silhouette; Confetti, round diamonds of varied sizes and colors that resemble a cascade of glittering confetti; and Unity, flexible gold strands studded with round diamonds (starting at $2,400). 895 Madison Ave., 212-585-4200; paulmorelli.com
DARC DRESS
The Darc Dress ($5,420), from the Autumn/Winter 2015 collection, showcases the brand’s signature technique of embroidering leather strips on silk organza and stretch lambskin. 959 Madison Ave., 917-239-0933; jitrois.com
BRAID, SHIMMER, SAHARA, AND LIGHTANCE RINGS
Reinstein|Ross, Goldsmiths creates contemporary jewelry with ingots of 18 to 22k gold in shades such as peach, apricot, and white. Each ring ($7,900 to $19,000) includes intricate patterns and vibrant sapphires. 29 E. 73rd St., 212-772-1901; reinsteinross.com
CORNELIA SPA AT THE SURREY
Cornelia Spa at The Surrey focuses on results-driven treatments, like the luxurious reparative caviar and oxygen quench facial. Now through December 31, Cornelia will add a $50 gift card to every purchase of a $200 gift card. 20 E. 76th St., 646-358-3600; corneliaspaatthesurrey.com
WHITE-GOLD AND DIAMOND COBBLESTONE DUO CROSS NECKLACE
The Cobblestone Duo Cross necklace ($12,000 for small cross, $42,000 for large cross) by LJ Cross features white-gold pendants with burnished white diamonds tied together on a silk cord. 994 Madison Ave., 212-472-5050; ljcrossny.com
FAN EARRINGS
Handcrafted by artisans at The Gem Palace in Jaipur, India, these ornate fan earrings ($5,000), from Sanjay Kasliwal’s Indo-Russian collection, feature an ombré effect created with cascading diamonds and sapphires set on 14k gold and sterling silver. 971 Madison Ave., 212-988-1511; sanjaykasliwal.com