Every birthday is important and worth celebrating at any age and it’s wonderful to be surrounded by loved ones to help you celebrate in any way you see fit.
Whether it’s a low key dinner, party, group activity, exhilarating experience or something else, it’s safe to say that it’s about the people who you are surrounded by rather than the material aspects. Having said that, there’s nothing lovelier than showing a friend, partner, child, family member or other important person in your life just how much they mean to you, and this is often done by way of handing over a well thought out gift.
When it comes to milestone birthdays, it’s even more important to get something that they’ll treasure or remember for years to come, but it can often be difficult to know just what to do or buy to show your feelings. Other than helpful hints from the person whose birthday is approaching, we narrow down a few ideas to help you on your way. Here are some luxury gifting ideas to buy that special someone for their milestone birthday.
What is a milestone birthday?
Before we delve into the gift ideas, let’s just touch on what exactly makes a milestone birthday. It can differ in different cultures but in childhood and young adulthood, milestone birthdays generally reference a turning point in a person’s life such as laws allowing them to drive, vote, reaching their teenage years and so on, while as an adult it extends to every decade. Common milestone birthdays include 13, 16, 18, 21, 30 and every decade thereafter.
5 of the best milestone birthday gifts
There are many different gifts you can give someone to celebrate a milestone birthday and first and foremost, you’ll need to understand the recipient’s unique preferences. That being said, there are some categories that we think give plenty of choices when you’re looking for the best option and provide a great starting point for a memorable gift.
Watches
For many people, owning a timepiece from one of the UK’s leading luxury watch brands is a milestone in itself, especially if it’s from a notable brand. Practical and yet oh-so stylish these symbols of sophistication have helped to enhance their wearer’s appearance and persona for centuries and anyone on the receiving end of an elegant watch will no doubt be thrilled.
Jewellery
Made to stand the test of time, opulent jewellery will remind your loved one of their milestone birthday every time they wear it and of the generous person who gifted them with it. Choose from necklaces, rings, bracelets, and more – all perfect for adding class and dazzle to any look. If you don’t see anything you like, you can head to retailers like White Flash, which offers a custom design service. Browse their collection of loose diamonds to find the right stone to create your perfect piece. Just be sure to get jewellery insurance to cover your gift should anything unfortunate happen, especially if you’ve splashed out for their big birthday.
Memorable experiences
If material gift ideas are hard to come by for your particlaur recipient then why not present them with an experience to be enjoyed? From tickets to a comedy gig to wine tasting days to holidays, hot air balloon rides, pilot experiences and so much more, you’re sure to find something that they’ll be thrilled about and will talk about for years to come. You could choose something that the both of you can take part in or perhaps accompany them or their experience for that added personal touch.
Technology
The latest, greatest technology makes for great gift giving, however unless you’re tech-savvy yourself, it can be challenging to know exactly what to buy to suit the recipient. Fortunately, it’s quite easy to find a guide to the best tech gifts online that can help you get your loved one the right gift, whether it’s the latest phone, headphones, television games console or VR headset, let the professionals guide you.
Designer clothing
The opposite of fast fashion, designer clothing is made in smaller batches, with a higher degree of care and with better materials and so it stands to reason that any items purchased should last a lot longer than high-street clothing. Whether it’s the season’s latest coat, beautifully made clothing, a pair of stunning shoes, a luxury handbag to last a lifetime or something else, a gift from a top designer for their milestone birthday is sure to go down very well.
