45 Best Sentimental Gifts for the People You Love Most

If your giftee is obsessed with all things zodiac, this custom candle makes the ideal birthday gift. The soy blend is specially crafted with fragrances to complement the unique personality traits identified in the astrological reading.

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This thoughtful piece of tech is one of those gifts that keep on giving, since anyone connected to the digital photo frame via Wi-Fi can consistently upload a new crop of special pictures—perfect for a doting parent or grandparent.

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For a DIY gift that doesn’t require any artistic skills on your part, commission a watercolor of the place where you first laid eyes on each other. Simply upload a photo of the location and add a special message complete with your names and the important date.

If you and your significant other take game night very seriously, this personalized gift is a fun way to level things up. Plus, it doubles as worthy bookshelf decor.

Give your loved one a taste of nostalgia with this retro-inspired trinket featuring some of their most prized family photos.

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History buffs will appreciate this unique birthday gift—a coffee-table book that features copies of all the front covers published by The New York Times on that date.

A big bouquet is nice, but for a self-care gift that’ll go the distance, opt for this mood-boosting red rose. The desk decor is 100% real but lasts more than a year with minimal care.

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We could all use a little push to feel better about things, and words of affirmation are one of the easiest ways to do so. This gorgeous deck includes cards they can pull daily with empowering quotes and art on each.

Looking for a gift that’s bigger than the sum of your love? This wall art, which features a custom illustration of the night sky on a special day (like your wedding date), makes the perfect anniversary gift.

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This fill-in-the-blank book is another great DIY gift that doesn’t require a ton of time and effort on your part. All you have to do is answer prompts like “You have the greatest taste in…” and “I’m so glad you love my…”

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This innovative beechwood gift box treats that special someone to love notes on a whim. Whenever you craft a message from the compatible app, the little red heart begins to spin and keeps spinning until the giftee lifts the lid and discovers your note. They can even respond by spinning the heart, which sends a cascade of hearts to your app page.

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They may consume most of their music through streaming services nowadays, but that’s part of what makes this custom record so special. The 12-inch vinyl can feature up to 20 minutes per side for an LP or up to 12 minutes per side for an EP, plus comes with a full-color printed jacket, full-color labels, inner paper sleeve, and an outer cellophane wrapper.

Whenever your significant other needs a little pick-me-up, they can reach inside this little jar and pluck out a capsule. Just make sure to fill out the blank piece of paper inside each of the 25 capsules prior to gifting.

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For the minimalist who reaches for the same staple pieces, consider this gold signet ring featuring their monogram.

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This cozy sweatshirt serves as an incognito way to keep an important date—like an anniversary—close at heart.

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A unique gift for people who have everything, the charm on this bracelet may look like any other stone, but take a closer look: When the light hits it just right, it projects a cherished photo of your choice.

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Show your friend how much they mean to you with a corded friendship bracelet that spells out “bestie” in Morse code.

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A great gift for long-distance couples, help them stay in touch with with these friendship lamps. They can send each other colors and even create secret codes on the LuvLink app as reminders that they're thinking of each other. They can also set up as many lamps as they'd like if they have a larger friend group.

Enough said—add they're favorite person (or people) to their holiday tree with a custom photo ornament.

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Have a friend going through a breakup? Lift their spirits with a colorful acrylic sculpture that holds a very special message on the back: “Don’t mess with my heart.” What’s unspoken here? If someone dares…they’ll have you to contend with.

An adorable and thoughtful stocking stuffer for the one you love most, this small box comes packed with 70 puzzle pieces that come together to spell out those three little words.

You know what they say: Babies don’t keep. And it’s for precisely that reason that this DIY kit makes such a special gift for a new mom. It comes with the frame, molding kit to make the foot and/or handprint, and two dedicated spots for their favorite snapshots of the little guy or gal.

Fun and sentimental all at once? That’s a tall order, but this personalized ornament delivers when you choose a silly photo of the two of you, well, just being you. Each ornament comes ready to hang with a pretty red ribbon.

They may already have plenty of monogrammed pieces in their collection, but what about something zodiac-themed? This dainty gold-plated necklace is studded with gemstones that subtly map the constellation associated with their star sign.

Make their favorite piece of tech a little bit more meaningful with a monogrammed band. It’s highly customizable—choose from 17 colors, then have it engraved with up to 15 characters in nine fonts or six monogram styles.

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A fantastic keepsake for any kiddo, this custom photo book is easy for gift givers to make, and marks all kinds of big moments. Simply pop a photo and a caption on each page so they can look back on later.

Personalize this delicate 14-karat-gold-plated bracelet with any name or phrase up to eight characters. That means “I love you” is fair game!

For the new parent who’s hanging on to things like their first ultrasound pic, baby’s hospital bracelet, and all kinds of other little mementos, give them a dedicated box to put it all in. This way, they can easily pass it all on one day.

Maybe you know a recent grad or someone enthusiastically marching into a new era? These plantable cards make a sweet gesture. All they have to do is write a wish on the card, plant, water and watch it grow (manifest).

Fill this beautiful locket with an important photo you know she’ll want to keep close to her heart. Choose from two finishes: silver or gold.

A great baby gift that instills confidence and security from a very young age, this sweet book is voiced by a parent who has all kinds of hopes and dreams for their child. It’s a story of love and acceptance that is bound to make even the most stoic teary-eyed.

A cute Christmas gift for a family with young kids, this version of the classic tale is personalized with the family’s very own name.

Cassettes might no longer be the way to someone's heart in 2023, but a playlist sure is. This USB device has a little hint of nostalgia with the look of a mixtape but the modern-day tech to enjoy it anywhere.

For Mom, Grandma, or a friend who’s all in on the merriment of the season, a personalized ornament makes a great keepsake. This one is different from the rest, because it takes your favorite snapshot of them and makes it look like they’re frolicking in their very own snow globe—pretty cool!

Pet parents love nothing more than showing off their furry friends. This custom sweatshirt has adorable illustrations of different breeds and you can monogram it with each pet's name.

You don’t need big bucks to design custom jewelry for your loved one or significant other. Simply snap a picture of something you wrote, and this Etsy seller will turn it into a personalized bracelet they’ll cherish forever.

Like the plastic ones you used to get at the mall but so much more sophisticated, this handmade leather key chain comes packed with 14 snapshots of your choosing printed on high-quality photo paper. It’s just like a handheld scrapbook.

If Grandma’s apple pie was a blue-ribbon winner or even just a constant at the family’s Thanksgiving feast, this sentimental piece of home decor makes a thoughtful gift.

A family heirloom in the making, this delicate lace handkerchief can be embroidered with a love letter or meaningful words—a poem, a family catchphrase, or special dates—in your choice of thread color.

It’s true—nobody measures up to your dad, and this functional yet meaningful gift is there to remind him.

A personalized recipe book is a thoughtful gift from mother to daughter, especially if it’s already filled out with the ingredients and instructions for all of the family’s most beloved dishes.

This unique service helps ensure you won’t miss out on the stories that really matter, by capturing and preserving important family memories. Loved can record their stories, which are then transcribed and edited by Storyworth and published into a keepsake hardcover book.