Agatha, 4 South Molton St, T 020-7495 2779. Local branch of the French chain, less expensive designer jewellery. Davenport’s Magic Shop, 7 Charing Cross Underground Arcade, Strand, T 020-7836 0408. A family business that has been catering to the needs of magicians amateur and professional since 1898. Electrum Gallery, 21 South Molton St, T 020-7629 6325. Wide selection of contemporary jewellery makers including Wendy Ramshaw, Gerda Flöckinger and Tone Vigeland. Hamleys, 188-196 Regent St, T 020-7494 2000. Still leads the way for toy shops the world over but can become nightmarishly busy. Its famous window displays highlight aspects of its staggering stock, none of which comes cheap. James Smith & Sons, 53 New Oxford St, T 020-7836 4731. One of the best places in London to buy a good umbrella, or a walking – or shooting – stick. On Show, 19 Shorts Gardens, T 020-7379 4454. An Aladdin’s cave of gifts from around the world, including bonsai trees, oriental lamps and Romanian shawls. Smythsons, 40 New Bond St, T 020-7629 8558. The last word in traditional British bespoke stationery. Swaine Adeney, 10 Old Bond St, T 020-7409 7277. Saddlers to the horsey set and have also taken over the world-famous Brigg umbrellas, keeping the rain off the rich and famous since 1750. Tiffany & Co, 25 Old Bond St, T 020-7409 2790, and Cartier 175-176 New Bond St, T 020-7493 6962. Both with classic, old-fashioned interiors, sky-high prices and dazzling rocks.
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