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eBay Holiday Gift Guide: Russian Romantic

In the spirit of the darkly poetic movie “Dr. Zhivago,” imagine a rich and wintry fairy tale inspired by the romantic Russian imagery of the early 20th century—caviar, fur, velvet and a shot or two or vodka, of course.

  1. Black Caviar and Godiva Chocolate Bar   A custom combo of salty and    sweet luxury.  (buy it now price, $ 85.99; search terms: caviar)

  1. 6 Russian Nesting Dolls  Irresistibly cock-eyed, hand-painted Matryoshka set. (buy it now price, $24.99; search term: nesting dolls)

  1. Jasper Stone Birch Bark Barrette Secure an up-do with an intricate, hand- carved barrette from a small factory in the forests of Siberia. (buy it now price, $9.99; search terms: Russian hairpin)

  1. Set of Three Old World Amber Glass Lidded Canisters Elevate bathroom necessities in these golden glass canisters. (buy it now price, $99.99; search terms: Amber glass)

  1. Enameled Russian St Nicholas Icon Pendant  Regal and rich, this pendant necklace features the “original” St Nick (buy it now price, $24.99; search terms: icon jewelry)

  1. Imperiale for Men by Guerlain  Guerlain was the premiere perfumer to European aristocracy; it never hurts to smell rich and famous. (buy it now price, $181.40; search terms:  Guerlain men’s fragrances)

  1. Porcelain Tea Caddy Box  Both expensive, exotic teas and well as supermarket Lipton taste better when served from an authentic antique samovar. (buy it now, $347.67; search term: samovar)

  1. Russian Flask  Heartwarming—literally—for a cold winter’s night. (buy it now  price, $11.95; search terms:  flask)

  1. Anthropologie Crochet Skirt  The thought of swirling around a majestic ballroom led us to this fancy party skirt. (buy it now price, $118; search term: crocket skirt)

  1. Antique Russian Icon  An authentic piece of 19th century Russian religious art, this painted wooden board belongs in a hidden corner under flickering candlelight.  (buy it now price, $499.00; search terms:  Russian icon)

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