Personalised & unique gifts that come with a smile
0 Items
£0.00
Your Basket is
disappointingly empty
Occasions
Top Occasions
Anniversary Gifts
Birthday Gifts
Christening Gifts
Christmas Gifts
Wedding Gifts
Upcoming Events...
Father's Day Gifts
Other Occasions
Engagement Gifts
Exam Success Gifts
Graduation Gifts
New Baby Gifts
Retirement Gifts
Thank you Gifts
For Next Year
Valentine's Day Gifts
Mother's Day Gifts
Anniversary Gifts
For Him
For Her
For Couples
Special Years
Christening Gifts
For Baby Boys
For Baby Girls
For Godchild
All Christening Gifts
Birthday Gifts
For Him
For Her
For Kids
All Birthday Gifts
Birthday Years
18th Birthday
21st Birthday
30th Birthday
40th Birthday
50th Birthday
60th Birthday
All Special Years
Weddings
Bride & Groom
Best Man & Usher
Bridesmaids
Hen Nights
All Wedding Gifts
See ALL Our Gifts for Occasions
For Him
Looking for...
Gifts for Dad
Gifts for Grandad
Gifts for Him
Something...
Humorous & Fun
Personalised
Occasions for Him...
Anniversary
Birthday
Father's Day
Wedding
He Likes...
Fast Cars
Gardening
Home
Music
Travel
Wine & Whiskey
Sports Gifts
Football
Golf
Rugby
All Sports Gifts
More Gifts for him...
Cufflinks
Driving Days
Experience Days
Flying Experiences
Office Gifts
Gifts for Him - View All
For Her
Looking for...
Gifts for Mum
Gifts for Grandma
Gifts for Her
Something...
Engraved
Personalised
Occasions for Her...
Anniversary
Birthday
Wedding
She Likes...
Animals
Beauty
Home
Gardening
Sweets & Chocolates
More Gifts for her…
Champagne & Wine
Jewellery
Driving Days
Experience Days
Pamper Days
Weekend Breaks
Gifts for Her - View All
For Kids
Gifts for Boys
Baby Boys
Pre-School Boys
Gifts for Boys
Teenage Boys
Gifts for Girls
Baby Girls
Pre-School Girls
Gifts for Girls
Teenage Girls
Occasions for Kids..
1st Birthday Gifts
16th Birthday Gifts
Birthday Gifts
Christening Gifts
Gifts for Teachers
How about…
Baby Gifts
Gifts for Kids
Gifts for Teenagers
More Kids Gifts…
Beano Gifts
Cuddly Toys
Disney Gifts
Kids Money Boxes
Children's Books
Silver Balloon Music
Sweets & Chocolates
See ALL Gifts for Kids
Personalised Gifts
Track the Year...
Personalised Calendars
Personalised Diaries
To Write In...
Notebooks
To Drink from...
Personalised Mugs
To Read…
Classic Books
Football Book
Original Newspapers
Personalised Books
Sports History Books
Just Added...
Personalised Wine Boxes
Something Shiny...
Engraved Gifts
Personalised Cufflinks
Personalised Jewellery
Something Unusual...
Heritage Blue Plaque
Name a Star
Name a Rose
Personalised Door Mat
Star of Fame
All Unusual Gifts
For Your Photos...
Photo Calendars
Photo Gifts
To Call...
Phone Covers
To Drink...
Cava
Champagne
Personalised Tea
Wine
Whiskey & Vodka
To Eat...
Chocolate Bars
Chocolate Pizzas
Mints
Sweet Jars
Sweet Hampers
All Sweets
To Display...
Personalised Canvases
Personalised Posters
Spoof Newspapers
Personalised Signs
See ALL Personalised Gifts
Cards
Cards by Occasion
Anniversary Cards
Birthday Cards
Father's Day Cards
Wedding Cards
All Personalised Cards
Cards by Type
Cute Cards
Funny Cards
Rude Cards
Own Photo Cards
Star Struck Cards
Or how about..
Top 40 Cards
See ALL Our Personalised Cards
Departments
Top Gift Types
Best of British Gifts
Humorous & Fun
Personalised Gifts
Photo Gifts
Risqué Gifts
Romantic Gifts
Toys & Gadgets
Unusual Gifts
Experience Days
Best Selling
Breaks for Two
Driving Experiences
Experiences For Two
Flying Experiences
Pamper Days
Ultimate Choice
All Experience Days
Hobbies & Interests
Cars
Football Gifts
Gardening Gifts
Golf Gifts
Music Gifts
Sports Gifts
Themed Gifts
Travel Gifts
Popular Areas...
Cufflinks
Jewellery
Office Gifts
Spaceform
Sweets & Chocolate
Home & Garden Gifts
Gifts for the Home
Gifts for the Garden
Clocks
Photo Frames
All Home & Garden
Or how about...
Personalised Cards
Personalised Invitations
For Your Business...
Business Calendars
Business Mugs
Business Notebooks
Personalised Business Gifts
Weddings
Wedding Gifts...
Personalised Gifts
Gifts for the Home
Wedding Jewellery
ALL Wedding Gifts...
Wedding Party Gifts...
Best Man & Usher Gifts
Bride & Groom Gifts
Bridesmaid Gifts
For the Hen Night...
Hen Night Gifts
Personalised...
Wedding Cards
See All Wedding Gifts
Home
Articles
Articles - July 2009
Engraved gifts for greater impact | Engraved Gifts from GettingPersonal.co.uk
Latest Articles
Daring Dad Gifts (Dad Gifts)
21 April 2012
The Sweetest Fathers Day Cards That He`ll love (Fathers Day Cards)
21 April 2012
Fathers Day Gift Ideas That Will Be Cherished For Years (Fathers Day Gift Ideas)
21 April 2012
Personalised Mothers Day Gifts: Hit Home In 2012 (Personalised Mothers Day Gifts)
03 February 2012
Go The Extra Mile With Humorous Valentine's Gifts (Valentines Gifts)
03 February 2012
Engraved gifts for greater impact | Engraved Gifts from GettingPersonal.co.uk
17 July 2009
Picking presents that are novel and interesting gets harder and harder each year, as all the obvious options are worked through and tastes become more ingrained in your recipients! It's easier for small children, as generally they just want the box and wrapping paper that your highly expensive gift arrived in, but by the time friends and family are older, they generally have distinct tastes and wants - and very often may seem to have it all already! This makes it hard to pick something that they will like, is personal to them, and which they'll use for a long while to come - particularly in the age of environmental awareness and cost cutting, it makes sense from both aspects to pick quality presents which will pass the test of time and not automatically head for the bin after a first disposable usage! For these reasons,
engraved gifts
are a good option to look at...
It used to be the case that most engraved or personalised gifts meant either greatly expensive carriage clocks given to mark retirement, or slightly tacky 'his' and 'her' car accessories and towels - with very little in between! However, the market for engraved quality gifts has really come to life in recent years and there's now a huge range of excellent quality engraved gifts for all ages and interests.
But why engraved gifts? Well essentially their charm lies in the fact that you can personalise them with a special message and a wish or thought for the day in question. So if you were picking an engraved birthday gift you might wish them a happy 30th, and give them a lasting memory of their big day, or you might pick engraved gifts such as small silver jewellery boxes with a loving message in for a girlfriend or Mum for them to keep jewellery in. Engraved gifts are also great for marking important occasions, such as the passing of exams or births - they provide enduring memories of the event, which are sparked whenever anyone reads the message, and they guarantee that your gift lasts the test of time and doesn't end up relegated to a dusty shelf somewhere!
Ideas to get started with
One really beautiful and quirky gift idea is the engraved star, which is a perfect anniversary, wedding or birthday gift - it will put a smile on your loved one's face whenever they pick it up, and it can be used for purely decorative purposes, or as a paperweight! It's a beautiful silver star which measures around 11cm across, and your message will be engraved on its face. It will be a lovely and stylish addition to any home, and will no doubt be treasured for many years...
You might also want to try looking at other quirky
engraved gifts
such as the pink hip flask! No longer the preserve of country gents, this pink hip flask is far more classy than swigging from a paper bag or directly from the champagne glass! Bring a touch of class to her celebration with this little chic flask which again, will be engraved with the message of your choice. There's space for up to 50 characters, and the flask will hold 2.5 fluid ounces, which is just enough for a little mid-morning lift between meetings... let's hope your gift recipient has a sense of humour! You could even pre-fill it with a little cocktail which you know she'll like - maybe a Malibu and coke or a fancy bellini! These would also be great little gifts for bridesmaids - although you'll know they've taken advantage if they go staggering up the aisle behind the bride looking worse for wear!
Of course these are just two examples of a wide range of engraved gifts that you can choose from. The list really is huge and if you look online there's a far wider catalogue than you'd likely find in the shops - everything from glass ornaments to jewellery boxes and engraved champagne glasses - all classy and top quality gifts that will remain treasured for many years to come.
You could also find that engraved gifts are the ideal solution for corporate gifts - for example, to reward high performing staff or for client promotions. There's really a wide range of situations in which this type of present will be gratefully received, anything from birthdays through to Christenings and Golden Wedding Anniversaries! So get creative and have a good look at the fab range of
engraved gifts
on offer. Your lucky recipient will be touched at the extra effort you've put in to making their gift just right for them, and after all, seeing that smile on their face is what it's all about!
Related article:
How to leave a lasting impression
(Engraved Gifts)