40th Birthday Gifts

40th birthday presents often reflect significant growth and mark the start of an exciting new chapter in life. 

Traditional 40th birthday ideas include ruby jewellery, symbolising love and believed to encourage a greater zest for life. 

Give a free-spirited friend a ruby ring, spoil your partner with a ruby heart pendant or show a loved one just how much you appreciate them with a pair of ruby stud or hoop earrings. 

Enduring pieces, like a watch, a belcher chain or a set of cufflinks, are also classic ideas for a 40th birthday gift. 

A sleek chronograph watch is always timeless and a great way to commemorate such a joyous occasion, celebrating the past and looking forward to the future. Cufflinks and chains, meanwhile, are stylish yet versatile pieces that suit everyone, and are perfect additions to any jewellery collection that will be worn for years to come.

Unforgettable 40th birthday ideas for him should always come from the heart and serve as a reminder of everything that he’s achieved so far.  

For the man who appreciates timeless style, choose an automatic watch with a leather strap or a chronograph stainless steel watch for those who love adventure, equipped with water resistance and solar capabilities.

If the gift is for a husband or partner, consider inscribing your initials or the date of your anniversary inside a gold ring. Or for a friend, highlight his contemporary style with a leather bracelet or a sterling silver or yellow gold chain. 

Other thoughtful 40th birthday gift ideas include diamond jewellery. Show off his sleek yet subtle style with a black diamond pendant or appeal to his bolder tastes with a diamond set Cuban link bracelet.

Unique 40th birthday present ideas should celebrate her unique personality and style, along with all the cherished memories she’s built up over time. 

Some unforgettable 40th birthday ideas for her to consider include subtle favourites like huggie hoops or a mini diamond solitaire pendant. Or, make a statement with a signature diamond.    

Another way to celebrate this occasion is with the timeless gift of diamond jewellery. Offer understated chic with a bangle with a diamond accent or evoke bold elegance with a diamond tennis bracelet or a pair of diamond cluster stud earrings. 

 Personalising your gift also adds a unique touch, letting her know just how much you care. Have a locket engraved with a thoughtful message and place a photo inside.

 Or create a bespoke necklace or bracelet with Michael Hill’s Pendant Bar. Select a pendant that signifies guidance and growth such as a compass, or layer multiple pendants together for a bold look. Or, choose a piece to suit the occasion, like a zodiac or initial pendant.