29 sentimental gifts for your loved ones to treasure in 2023
If you’re keen to show your loved ones how much you truly treasure them, then sentimental gifts are definitely the way to go. Whether it’s a personalised gift — or something simply symbolic — sentimental presents are worth the little bit of extra effort that’s usually required. Whether you’re shopping for anniversary gifts, Christmas gifts for your bestie or birthday gifts for your long-distance partner.
Of course, the pressure to find a beautiful, thoughtful gift can feel intense – so we’re hoping that this comprehensive gift guide of sentimental gift ideas helps you out. From personalised photo books and bestselling pieces of art, to symbolic pendants, keychains, keepsake boxes and scrapbooks, these presents are guaranteed to inspire a tear or two from the lucky giftee.
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Scroll down for GLAMOUR’s pick of the best sentimental gifts to bookmark for your gifting wishlist.
The perfect gift for celebrating precious memories like weddings or holidays, you can personally fill in all the pictures, layouts, captions and fonts in this precious Papier photo album. It’ll make a lovely keepsake for your BFF that they’ll undoubtedly treasure forever. So much better than a gift card.
Keen to make date night a priority in 2024? Housed in a chic gift box, each one of these cards contains a different date night idea to try out with your significant other. After all, there's nothing more sentimental than making memories.
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Saying the right thing isn’t always easy — but this gift will ensure that someone special in your life can always rely on receiving an uplifting message from you whenever they’re feeling sad, confused, or worried. Or, you could even just write that you’ll take them out for a slap-up lunch. Both work!
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Made from 22ct gold-plated sterling silver, this necklace feels really art deco in its design, and will make a spot-on gift for someone who’s recently had a baby.
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Sometimes, a strong scent can be all that’s needed to transport you back to a particularly sentimental moment. Warm and cosy, this By The Fireplace fragrance set will take you right back to those cosy and warm winter evenings, with its smoky chestnut and subtle vanilla scent.
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Handmade in Yorkshire, this beautiful antique-finish brass mirror can be customised with an inspirational quote, song lyric, or special message of your choosing.
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This bucket list journal is a truly thoughtful gift for your partner or spouse. There’s ample space for recording all your different dates and adventures — as well as a handy section for jotting down future date ideas.
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Whether they’re studying hard, or starting their own business, this pretty print will undoubtedly serve as a helpful reminder to believe in their dreams. It comes in a brown wooden frame, and will look lovely both on its own, or as part of a gallery wall.
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A bouquet of roses will eventually die — but this living rose bush will thrive year after year, and serve as a wonderful reminder of a precious time or person.
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A sparkling bottle of fizz in a personalised, limited-edition retro champagne tin. Need we say more? It’s the perfect present for marking a special occasion.
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This cute bracelet from Abbott Lyon offers double the personalisation. Not only can you spell out her name, but you can also choose to decorate it with her birthstone too. Thoughtful and one-of-a-kind, we’re sure she’ll love it.
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Traditionally a coming-of-age gift reserved exclusively for men, signet rings have had a bit of a rebrand in recent years — and this one would make a really sentimental gift for any modern young woman. It’s made from 14k solid gold, and can be engraved with a single initial.
With its subtle pink rim, and ‘mama’ in gold debossed lettering, this mug would make a lovely gift for a news mum. It’s the perfect vessel for enjoying the first of many morning cups of coffee!
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This cute, pastel-coloured photo frame is the perfect way to preserve and display a special memory. Fill it with one of their favourite photos, add a special message, and watch it quickly earn its spot on their desk or bedside table.
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As the patron saint of travellers, a St Christopher pendant feels like a suitably meaningful gift for a loved one who’s off to explore the world. Suspended on a belcher chain, and complete with a radiant 18ct yellow gold vermeil finish, it’s a trinket that’ll supposedly offer protection.
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Whether you personalise it with the names of the giftee’s three children — or simply pick three words that carry a lot of meaning — this sweet necklace makes a really sentimental gift. It’s made from 18k gold-plated stainless steel, and there are three different chain lengths to choose from.
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This positive affirmation decal will ensure that they strive for good vibes as soon as they look in the mirror first thing in the morning. They come in three different font sizes, can be made in black or white, and work well on any smooth surfaces – such as mirrors, walls, and windows.
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With its handwritten script font, and sweet repeated message, this typography print will make a sweet and wholesome addition to the gallery wall of your favourite guy or gal. Plus, it helpfully comes framed.
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For millennials, fur-babies are just as loved as actual babies. So, treat the proud pet parent in your life to a custom portrait of their four-legged best friend — whether it’s a dog or a cat. You get the choice of six different background colours, and can even have the animal’s name added in a script font, too.
An ideal present for your favourite pair of newlyweds, these jumpers are both embroidered with their wedding date in roman numerals. Easy to customise, you can choose from seven different sweatshirt and embroidery colours.
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Give your loved one a message that they can always carry with them with this lovely personalised keyring. It’s made from sustainably sourced leather, comes in black or blush pink, and can have debossed initials on the other side.
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From Benjamin Zephaniah, to Carol Ann Duffy, this book is filled with the works of many of the most famous poets. With one poem for each day of the year, it’s a gift that can be enjoyed through the whole of 2024.
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A lovely gift for a couple who’ve just moved in together, this stainless steel key holder can be personalised with their initials and house number, and comes with all the necessary screws for attaching it to the wall.
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For couples who favour a retro aesthetic, you can’t go wrong with this bold typographic piece that’s personalised with their initials. Best of all, there are six different funky colourways for you to choose from.
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