Looking for the perfect last-minute gift?

Some love the adrenalin rush of the last-minute dash before the holidays, but others simply failed to find the perfect gift in time. In business for 147 years, Hemsleys Jewellers in Pointe Claire is a lifesaver for every kind of last-minute shopper. This year, the doors will be wide open straight through to 5 p.m. on December 24, for those looking to find an eleventh-hour gift that looks like you planned the purchase for months.

Here are some quick tips from the experts at Hemsleys to find the perfect gift for your loved ones.

1. Make one stop. When time is of the essence, head for one easily accessible store instead of cruising several.

2. Draw on experience. Ask for advice from seasoned store staff, who can quickly help you pinpoint the gift that’s not only on-trend but also suits the recipient’s personality and lifestyle.

3. Quality speaks volumes. In a pinch, you can’t go wrong with a gift of fine jewellery or a watch. Its inherent value instantly says you care and you know it won’t end up in the re-gifting drawer!

4. Use presentation skills. A present from this jeweller, for instance, comes in a distinctive box inscribed with the venerable and reputable Hemsleys name, giving it instant credibility and points for thoughtfulness.

A return to traditional holiday is a big trend for 2017, in everything from decor to values to gifts. Established in 1870, Hemsleys is the oldest and most trusted jeweller in Canada. Trust the experts when it comes to picking your gifts this year. Here are six of their favourite gifts for the holidays.

Your star will rise when you give this bezel-set diamond necklace inspired by ascending champagne bubbles. In white or yellow gold. $1,175.

Beat the clock with the Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Day-Date Automatic Chronograph. The latest from the company famous for the first chronograph designed for professional race drivers. $5,650.

Vintage design meets state-ofthe-art craftsmanship in the Oris Divers Sixty-Five watch, a tribute to the company’s iconic 1965 version. $2,550.

Outshine the competition with a gift of this 14-karat white gold pendant with a round diamond, encircled by a halo of smaller stones. Starting at $350.

For the millennial in the family, this delicate circle disc pendant hits the right understated note, with an adjustable chain in 14-karat white, yellow or rose gold. Starting at $195.

Stack on a trending style by giving one or more Rodeo stackable diamond beaded bangles. Choose from three shades of 14-karat gold in yellow, rose or white. From $2,950.