Unique & Personalised 40th Birthday Gift Ideas

Celebrating one's 40th birthday is a matter of style, and picking the perfect present to commemorate this occasion can be a delightful yet daunting task. When it comes to our beloved family members and friends—or that special someone in our lives—we put a lot of thought into birthday gifts. The 40th birthday is one of the big ones, and it's only right to find something truly meaningful to mark the moment.

Our collection of British award-winning giftware is—like our all-time favourite birthday gift idea—thoughtfully designed, easily personalised, and hand-finished in our Sussex workshop. Each piece has an extra touch of "wow" that makes gifts from Ellie Ellie a truly memorable experience.

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Personalised Golden Ticket Gift Voucher Wallet Keepsake

Personalised Golden Ticket Gift Voucher Wallet Keepsake

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Birthstone Sterling Silver Necklace

Birthstone Sterling Silver Necklace

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Birth Flower Personalised Watercolour Mug

Birth Flower Personalised Watercolour Mug

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Personalised Name Wooden Watch Box

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March Birthstone - Aquamarine Sterling Silver Necklace

March Birthstone - Aquamarine Sterling Silver Necklace

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Halfpenny Year Coin Keyring 1971 To 1983

Halfpenny Year Coin Keyring 1971 To 1983

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Sterling Silver Birthstone Earrings Characteristic Card

Sterling Silver Birthstone Earrings Characteristic Card

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Personalised Rectangle Map Cufflinks

Personalised Rectangle Map Cufflinks

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August Birthstone - Peridot Sterling Silver Crystal Stud Earrings

August Birthstone - Peridot Sterling Silver Crystal Stud Earrings

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September Birthstone - Sapphire Sterling Silver Necklace

September Birthstone - Sapphire Sterling Silver Necklace

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March Birthstone - Aquamarine Sterling Silver Crystal Stud Earrings

March Birthstone - Aquamarine Sterling Silver Crystal Stud Earrings

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November Birthstone - Yellow Topaz Sterling Silver Necklace

November Birthstone - Yellow Topaz Sterling Silver Necklace

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August Birthstone - Peridot Sterling Silver Necklace

August Birthstone - Peridot Sterling Silver Necklace

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40th Birthday 1985 Penny Coin Bangle Bracelet

40th Birthday 1985 Penny Coin Bangle Bracelet

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Personalised Coordinates Circle Disc Cufflinks

Personalised Coordinates Circle Disc Cufflinks

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Personalised Birthday Birthstone Crystal Necklace Card

Personalised Birthday Birthstone Crystal Necklace Card

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October Birthstone - Rose Sterling Silver Necklace

October Birthstone - Rose Sterling Silver Necklace

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40th Birthday 1985 Penny Coin Keyring

40th Birthday 1985 Penny Coin Keyring

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March Birthstone - Aquamarine Sterling Silver Crystal Necklace Characteristic Card

March Birthstone - Aquamarine Sterling Silver Crystal Necklace Characteristic Card

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September Birthstone - Sapphire Sterling Silver Crystal Stud Earrings

September Birthstone - Sapphire Sterling Silver Crystal Stud Earrings

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December Birthstone - Blue Zircon Sterling Silver Necklace

December Birthstone - Blue Zircon Sterling Silver Necklace

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July Birthstone - Ruby Sterling Silver Necklace

July Birthstone - Ruby Sterling Silver Necklace

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June Birthstone - Light Amethyst Sterling Silver Necklace

June Birthstone - Light Amethyst Sterling Silver Necklace

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Established Name And Date Personalised Hip Flask

Established Name And Date Personalised Hip Flask

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Sterling Silver Birthstone Crystal Necklace Characteristic Card

Sterling Silver Birthstone Crystal Necklace Characteristic Card

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August Birthstone - Peridot Sterling Silver Crystal Necklace Characteristic Card

August Birthstone - Peridot Sterling Silver Crystal Necklace Characteristic Card

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March Birthstone - Aquamarine Sterling Silver Earrings Characteristic Card

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Gold Plated November Topaz Birthstone Necklace

Gold Plated November Topaz Birthstone Necklace

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Gold Plated October Rose Tourmaline Birthstone Necklace

Gold Plated October Rose Tourmaline Birthstone Necklace

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Gold Plated August Peridot Birthstone Necklace

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Unique 40th Birthday Gift Ideas

When you are looking for one-of-a-kind 40th birthday presents, the most important thing is to find something that feels personal and special, not run-of-the-mill. Our selection emphasises items that can be customised to the individual who is celebrating this milestone, making for gifts that are sure to be cherished for a lifetime.

Ponder our beautiful varieties of birthstone jewellery, for instance, the September Birthstone - Sapphire Sterling Silver Crystal Stud Earrings. These lovely earrings of sterling silver boast sapphire crystals that perfectly encapsulate the kind of understated elegance one might expect from someone celebrating an upcoming 40th birthday. On top of that, you're looking at a piece that can be customised—there are 12 different colours of crystals that can be used for this particular design, meaning that no matter when your friend was born, she can wear this and make it her own. Our Personalised Birthstone Gifts collection offers exceptional choices for those seeking truly meaningful presents that connect with the recipient's birth month.

For anyone who loves the style of old things reimagined, our 40th Birthday 1985 Penny Coin Bangle Bracelet is the perfect combo of vintage and contemporary. This piece features a genuine 1985 penny—incorporating the year of the recipient's birth—set into a silver-plated bangle. It also has the added bonus of being customisable. You can have the back of the piece engraved with a personal message, which makes it even more special.


Thoughtful Gifts for Her 40th Birthday

Understanding your lady's personal style and what makes her feel special is essential when hunting for the ideal 40th birthday gift for her. Women turning 40 tend to embrace this milestone with open arms, and gifts that recognise the road they've travelled and pay homage to both their common and unique attributes are generally well received. Whether you're seeking Birthday Gifts For Wife or Birthday Gifts For Sister, our collection offers sophisticated choices that celebrate this significant milestone.

The October Birthstone - Rose Sterling Silver Necklace exemplifies the kind of 40th birthday necklace that strikes the perfect balance between elegance and personal meaning. The delicate rose crystal pendant sits beautifully on an 18-inch sterling silver chain, creating a piece that's sophisticated enough for special occasions yet still versatile enough for everyday wear. This type of piece becomes part of her daily routine, serving as a constant reminder of your thoughtfulness.

What makes these gifts especially significant is their enduring nature. Unlike flowers or chocolates that offer fleeting delight, these items will make their way into her collection of jewellery for years to come.


Perfect Gifts for His 40th Birthday

Choosing gifts for a man on his 40th birthday generally combines two aspects: the gifts are practical and they are personally significant. When men reach the milestone of 40 and you are giving them a gift, the most important thing is that the gift reflects their personality and that it serves a useful function in their daily lives, as many men of this age enjoy gifts that are actually helpful. Our Birthday Gifts For Husband and Birthday Gifts For Brother collections feature carefully curated selections that combine sophistication with personal meaning.

Our Established Name And Date Personalised Hip Flask represents the ideal fusion of classic style and personalisation. This stainless steel flask can be engraved with his name and birth year to create a sophisticated accessory that's perfect for special occasions or quiet moments of reflection. Available in green, pink, petrol, or contemporary matt black, you can choose the colour that best matches his personal style.

The hip flask also has the option of having further engraving done on the back. This is a fine place for any sort of message that is particularly meaningful to the two of you: a date, for instance, or an inside joke with which only you two are familiar. Having custom engraving done at this level really does take what is already a somewhat classic gift and make it into something that is unmistakably his.


Personalised Gifts to Make Their 40th Memorable

The charm of personalised gift is all about capturing those little details about that make the recipient and your relationship with them special, whether that be the a quirk of their character you cherish, a happy recollection between the two of you or just strength of your bond. As your friend or partner progresses toward their 40th birthday, they've gathered nearly two score years of the experiences, connections, and milestones that are truly worthy of an occasion of this magnitude.

Every piece in our collection offers several options for personalising, which is what makes your gift truly one of a kind. You could engrave your name, your message, or your favourite quote on the item. You could signal your month of birth with a birthstone. You could use any number of other options to beautify, adorn, or otherwise make your perfect gift perfectly yours.

There is an additional layer of thoughtfulness to your selection when it comes to our presentation options. Each purchase can include hand-illustrated cards that celebrate the occasion and are matched with specially designed gift bags that make the unwrapping experience truly unforgettable. That's because we believe the finishing touches demonstrate the care and attention our customers have invested in making their 40th birthday truly special.

FAQs

What should I get a man for his 40th birthday?

Think of gifts for a guy's fortieth that marry sophistication and personal meaning. Our Established Name And Date Personalised Hip Flask fits the bill exactly—it's as practical as it gets whilst maintaining an elegant air, available in such masculine shades as matt black and petrol, and it can be engraved with any name and birth year you desire. Of course, another straightforward option is birthstone jewellery. This gives the male significant other in your life a nice chance to display some subtle bling with a piece that has a ton of personal significance.


What to get a woman for her 40th birthday?

Celebrating their 40th, women often love gifts that speak to their uniqueness and the paths they've taken. Our birthstone jewellery—the October Birthstone - Rose Sterling Silver Necklace, for example—captures the elegant sophistication of something a gal might wear for both special occasions and the Tuesday meetings that make up her everyday life. The 40th Birthday 1985 Penny Coin Bangle Bracelet is equally at home in these two kinds of situations. It incorporates her birth year, and you can have it engraved with a message just for her. Each of these pieces is a personalised treasure that—IMHO—brings more joy when worn than when simply sat beside.