52 Unique Gift Ideas Anybody Will Love — Starting at Just $10
From ravioli-shaped spoon rests to 3D puzzle vases.
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It seems like every major retailer has its own gifting section full of the same ideas, making it hard to differentiate a unique gift from one that’s overdone and overhyped. Luckily, our editors spend over 40 hours each week sleuthing the internet for the very best products. We also get hands-on with thousands of products to verify whether or not they’re actually worth gifting, narrowing down the best unique gifts for you to shop.
Whether you’re searching for something for somebody who loves to workout, spends hours of their day online gawking at viral TikTok products, or who could really just use a moment to themself, our expert editors have found it — and listed it right here. Starting at just $10, our favorite unique gift ideas include the likes of a ravioli-shaped spoon rest to a portable margarita (or martini) cup that gives off major Stanley vibes. There are even a few luxe options included, like a Polaroid camera that comes packed with the same high-tech features that digital cameras have.
Our Favorite Unique Gift Ideas:
- Chasertini Insulated Martini Cup
- 3D Puzzle Vase
- Diet Coke Mini Fridge
- Long Distance Touch Bracelets
- Levitating Bonsai Pot
- Acrylic Personalized Spotify Plaque
- Heated Eye Massager
A lot of people are out here silently struggling to find a gift that's meaningful, special, and within budget. So, to help you even more, we tapped a gifting expert for some crucial advice on how to find the best unique gift idea for your recipient. Whether they're into fashion and beauty or can't get enough of sports or technology, Dayna Isom Johnson, an Etsy trend expert, gave us the low-down on how to shop for them.
What Makes a Unique Gift Idea?
According to Johnson, the best meaningful and unique gifts tap into what your giftee is passionate about. Think: interests, hobbies, favorite media, you get the gist. "There’s no right or wrong amount to spend on a gift; what matters most is the thought that was put into finding or creating just the right gift for the person you care about," Johnson explained.
How to Find a Unique Gift?
So, how exactly do you find a stellar, unique gift for your partner, friend, or family member? Obviously, you should start out with this article and see what inspires you, but there are some great tools out there that can help, like our Gift Finder and Etsy's newly launched Gift Mode. These interactive tools will help you narrow down what to look for and can even give you the perfect option with just a few clicks.
Why Get a Unique Gift?
"Gifting is an important part of every relationship," Johnson said, noting that in a recent Etsy-commissioned survey, two-thirds of participants said, "getting a great gift from their significant other is sexier than their partner cooking for them, doing chores, or even getting along with their friends." Wowza.
Now, don't try to justify getting out of cleaning up your house once you score the perfect gift — that will probably land you in some trouble with your partner or roomie — but take this sentiment seriously when you're shopping. Your giftee deserves it. Below, check out 52 of the most thoughtful and unique gift ideas that you can buy.
Summer Cartwright is senior editor for Best Products and FirstFinds and is based in New York. She has written and edited for sites including Cosmo, People, InStyle, Food & Wine, Real Simple, and StyleCaster. Her interests outside of work include running, eating dessert, and playing with her two cats, Peaky and Polly. She received her master’s degree in magazine writing from New York University, and her bachelor’s degree in public affairs journalism from The Ohio State University.
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