The four crystal candles we keep as our own signature: pink, red, white and turquoise, poured into faceted glass that throws light around a room before it is even lit. Nothing printed on them and no seasonal hook — they were designed to be the candle that simply lives on a console table all year.

A good choice when you are buying for someone whose taste you cannot read, or for a wedding or engagement gift where a themed candle would miss. Faceted glass shows soot quickly, so a trimmed wick keeps it looking new; the care guide covers the routine, and this piece explains the wax inside.