Gift ideas for milestone birthdays

Are you looking to treat a family or close friend for an upcoming special birthday? While every birthday deserves attention, there is no denying that certain ages require a little bit more effort than others.

Whether it is an 18^th you are looking to commemorate or a 50^th you want to honour, the following gifts will help to make your loved ones’ day extra special.

Luxury watch

If you are looking to buy them something they can use every day, a timeless piece, such as an OMEGA watch, could be the perfect choice.

Opting for a classic style that will complement their existing wardrobe means they can wear the watch both to work and for more dressy events. If you are unsure of the sort of style that they would like the most, you could make an occasion out of going to pick one out together.

Wallet/Purse

Everyone needs somewhere to store their money, and while cash may quickly be becoming a thing of the past, debit, credit, and loyalty cards still need somewhere to live.

Gifting someone a beautiful purse or wallet can last them a lifetime and makes an ideal gift for a special birthday. You could also opt to get it monogrammed with their initials to make it extra personal.

While the look of the wallet is important, make sure to also consider longevity. Going for a grain leather or a similar hardwearing material means they will be able to use it for years to come.

Experience

Physical gifts are not for everyone and sometimes an experience is more appropriate. If you are gifting to someone whom you are particularly close to, giving them the opportunity to create memories of a lifetime could be the dream gift.

There are truly experiences available no matter what their interests are. A little bit of research will get you a long way and you are sure to find something that suits them. This could include getting to drive a racing car or a fine-dining experience.

Whatever you end up deciding on, make sure to take plenty of pictures so the memories last forever.

Heartfelt messages

While luxury gifts and experiences make amazing presents, there is truly nothing more personal than heartfelt messages from friends and family.

Gifting someone a book that contains messages from lots of the special people in their life is truly something they will always treasure and is sure to be the most unique gift they have ever received.

If this is for an 18^th or 21^st birthday, you could ask people to include a piece of life advice they always stand by. If it is for a later birthday, you could request that people recount their favourite memory with the person, or how they have impacted their life in some way.

It might be hard to organise this gift alone so it could be handy to recruit the help of a few members of their family or close friends.