Wondering what to buy to mark the special milestone of a 60th birthday? Browse our edit of the best 60th birthday gifts for her, from unusual trinkets to classic keepsakes.
Picking a gift for a 60th can take some extra consideration compared to other big birthdays, as not only will you want to demonstrate your appreciation for them, but you want to gift something symbolic, to mark this exciting new chapter of their life.
Our round-up of 60th birthday gift ideas is full of inspiration for the women in your life; with everything from special jewellery pieces and elegant homeware staples to thoughtful tokens. Most of these suggestions would also work if you're looking for the best 50th birthday gifts, too.
We've also provided some shopping advice from the experts for anyone who wants to go down the traditional gifting route and give them a special something that symbolises this particular milestone.
The best 60th birthday gifts to buy for her in 2023
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Where to buy the best 60th birthday gifts for her
- Anthropologie UK: Unique homeware pieces, jewellery and fashion
- Boots: Shop beauty and hair tech, fragrance and more
- Buyagift: Browse experience gifts from spa days to luxury stays
- Etsy: Thoughtful, quirky gifts for her from independent sellers
- Fortnum & Mason: Food and drink hampers with personalised options
- Harrods: Gifts for her include designer clothing, homeware and more
- John Lewis: Tech, beauty, fragrances, and food and drink gifts for her
- Liberty London: Shop designer gifts including pyjamas and watches
- Marks & Spencer: A range of bouquets, hampers and bottles of fizz
- Not on the High Street: Unique gifts she won't have thought of
- The White Company: Browse luxury gifts including bath robes and fragrances
- Virgin Experience Days: Hundreds of experience gifts such as spa treatments and cooking classes
Best 60th birthday gift ideas for her
What symbolises a 60th birthday?
Former Head of Buying at Selfridges, and founder of Wizz&Co, Wizz Selvey, tells woman&home that "when people turn 60 they might be entering a new phase of their lifestyle, considering retirement, or reaching the point where simple pleasures themselves are a fantastic gift." Selvey suggests gifts like "self-care products, champagne, flowers, something to make the home more beautiful or to look forward to, like an experience-based gift."
She also suggests opting for nostalgic gifts, "perhaps old photos curated into an album, clothing in the style of the fashion when they were growing up, or something that will remind them of their childhood."
What is a traditional 60th birthday gift?
While there aren't specific symbols for most milestone birthdays, many people like to use the same symbols that are traditionally used as gifts to mark wedding anniversaries. Selvey notes that "traditionally, diamonds are linked to 60th birthdays and 60th anniversaries, but roses are also a lovely traditional option, if you're looking at a more restricted budget."
She adds, "if you can't stretch to, or don't want to gift diamonds, perhaps something inspired by or linked to the gorgeous stone might be appropriate; for example something with sparkle like a dazzling eyeshadow, or perhaps if they're a great at-home cook, a diamond knife sharpener - get creative!"
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