The Best Occasions to Give a Meaningful Gift to a Loved One

Passing a family heirloom, or a piece of sentimental jewellery, down to the next generation, is a special moment and something to be cherished, allowing your loved ones to hold onto something that will forever remind them of you.

These items are to be held onto and looked after, for generations to come, keeping the tradition alive. New research by ABELINI Jewellery has revealed that 57% of people say they have passed down or received a piece of sentimental jewellery.

Sentimental jewellery can help mark a big milestone, allowing the lucky recipient to look at their jewellery for a lifetime and reminisce about that happy moment, however, it may be tricky to find the perfect milestone to choose.

Luckily, the experts at ABELINI Jewellery have created a handy guide to help you choose the perfect occasion to gift a beautiful piece of sentimental jewellery to your loved one, whether it’s to mark their wedding day, or as a special gift to mark a birthday milestone.

Wedding Day

A person’s wedding day is one of the most important days of their life, so it’s important to mark the occasion so they’ll remember it for the rest of their life. Luckily, 34% of Brits agreed, saying that the best time to gift sentimental jewellery is on someone’s wedding day. It is the perfect time to show your loved ones how happy you are for them, giving them a timeless gift that they will cherish for years to come.

18th Birthday

Another momentous milestone, an 18th birthday symbolises a teenager’s entry into adulthood. With this being such a huge milestone, 26% of Brits agreed that an 18th birthday is the perfect time to gift a piece of sentimental jewellery. Receiving a glittering diamond gift is a beautiful symbol for the growing independence and maturity of your teenager.

Becoming a Parent

A milestone they certainly won’t forget in a hurry, becoming a new parent is an incredible day when a person’s life changes forever. Welcoming a new child into the world and taking on this responsibility is something that can’t be underestimated. Unsurprisingly, 19% of Brits agree that the day you welcome your first little one into the world is the perfect day to receive a sentimental gift. Now referred to as a ‘Pushing Present’, a piece of jewellery is a lovely gift to receive, second only to your new child of course.

Engagements

Many of us dream of the day when the love of our life gets down on one knee and pops that all important question. You’d have thought receiving a new diamond engagement ring whilst being proposed to would be enough, but 16% of Brits admitted that an engagement triggers them to pass down their family heirlooms as they get swept up in the new love.

21st Birthday

Whilst most predominantly celebrated in the US, the 21st birthday still holds strong symbolic meaning across the pond here in the UK. 19% of Brits agreed that a 21st birthday is also a great time to give a sentimental gift to your loved ones. Thought to symbolise adulthood and independence, a piece of jewellery is the perfect way to show just how grown up they really are.

So, if you’re looking to give a loved one a piece of sentimental jewellery, there are plenty of big milestones that will make it that bit more special. Plus, ABELINI Jewellery has a stunning range of jewellery, from diamond rings to pendants and earrings, making for beautiful sentimental gifts.