33 sentimental gifts your loved ones will treasure forever

Sentimental gifts, keepsakes and meaningful treats and trinkets are a great way to elevate your gifting game this Christmas. Why settle for all the usual suspects when you can dazzle your nearest and dearest with the perfect gift idea that is unique and made just for them? Not only will it show that you put special thought into choosing their gift, but it also shows your loved ones that you care (a lot).

Sentimental gifts, personalised gifts and gift boxes are great presents no matter if you’re buying Christmas gifts, Valentine’s Day gifts, birthday gifts or anniversary gifts. Regardless of if you’re choosing something for your partner, mum, best friend or simply want to go all out during your annual office Secret Santa, thoughtful gifts like personalised keyrings, photo albums, bespoke jewellery, photo frames and letterbox gifts are all great presents that will surely make them smile.

Don’t know where to start? Our comprehensive gift guide of the best sentimental gift ideas has something for every style, budget and occasion. Looking for that splash out birthday gift? Why not splurge and get her this monogrammed Di-Bag from Tod’s or this timeless cashmere scarf from Burberry? Want to celebrate a big promotion in style? We think that these personalised champagne bottles from Selfridges are just the thing. Looking for responsibly made, bespoke jewellery? Then check out our top picks from Missoma, Hey Harper, Abbott Lyon and Astrid & Miyu. To say ‘I love you’ to your mum, partner or bff, we think these photobooks and picture frames from Papier might even inspire a tear or two over the holiday season.

If independent brands are more her thing, then check out these meaningful keepsakes we found at Etsy, Not On The High Street and Amazon which include some pretty uncommon goods like custom-printed pet portraits and acrylic preserved flowers.

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