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[ChrisP]

I turned 21 at the start of August and have been asked by my Gran what I would like as a present for it. I have been lucky, I've had a gorgeous mirror, hanging photo frames and a set of earrings thanks to my boyfriend And part of a trip to New York/Washington DC/Virginia paid for by my mum.

 

My Gran has said she won't give me the money because I'll spend it on rent, clothes or alcohol (she knows me and my Student ways too well!) and would like the money to be spent on something that I can keep forever so it's with my Dad until I wish to spend it, but she would like to see it spent soon.

 

So, what sort of gift would you class as sentimental, or what presents have you been given (or chosen!) which have a strong sentimental value? I really want to make sure she knows her money is going to be spent on something worth while, if that makes sense!

 

Thanks!

[Cinnamon]

A piece of jewellery maybe?

I know you got earrings as well,but a good piece that you will always treasure & keep.

Have you a favourite semi precious stone?

Or look up Dogeared's 'make your own charm necklace' page......I have one of these & you get to pick from hundreds of gorgeous charms to make something unique to you

[Lavenders_Blue]

I agree that an item of jewellery will last a lifetime and be something that will always remind you of your Gran when you wear it.

Could you get a necklace or bracelet to match your birthday earrings?

Or how about a lovely watch - something a bit dressier than an everyday watch?

[patsylabrador]

My Mum & Dad gave me a wooden jewellery box for my 21st. Very plain, solid, kind of chest shape. I loved it and have treasured it always. The drawer at the bottom is where I keep the pasta and foil jewellery that the kids made me when they were little.

[ClaireG]

I agree, jewellery or a watch.

[iar fach goch]

My grandfather did the same when I was 18 and I chose a ring made from Welsh gold. He was always a bit "careful" with money, or a bit tight as my father would say, so it was quite funny that in the end I had to pay for part of the ring myself!

It makes me smile when I look at the ring now and remember how "careful" he was with his Corona when we went to visit as children - we could see bottles of it lined up in the shed, but we were never allowed any!

[merlina]

Difficult without knowing someone's taste or how much money...

 

An antique (perhaps a useful one like a writing or needlecraft box or vase) - they come in all price ranges!

A piece of traditional or modern art of some sort? (a painting is easy to move around)

A last-a-lifetime fountain pen?

A classic designer handbag (the sort that will last and always be stylish, not PVC etc)

Lifetime membership to something you care about?

[Ain't Nobody Here]

I think a bracelet with charms you've picked yourself sounds like a lovely idea .

 

For my 50th recently I got a Citizen Eco-Drive watch which I love (I chose it myself ). It's the first watch I've had costing more than about £30 .

[Olly]

I'm going to buck the trend here, and say don't spend it until there's something you really want. I can understand that your Gran wants you to buy something tangible, but I'd suggest you reassure her that you will spend it when you know what the right thing is. If you wanted jewellery, I'm guessing you would already have asked for it. I honestly can't remember most of what I got for my 21st, but I do know that my tastes changed a lot between then and (say) 25. It would be a shame to buy something if you're not really sure about it, or to have something that you only wear for 'best'.

 

One of the presents I got for my 21st which I still use was a good pair of dressmaking scissors. I don't know what your career plans are or what you enjoy doing (nor how much money your Gran has set aside) but there might be something - possibly not a sentimental item - that you will go on using for years, and you'll think of your Gran every time you use it.

[Guest]

I'd say have a good think!!!

 

My daughter was 21 last week! I bought her 21 presents - I started back in january, some were silly, some were expensive, some were just practical and some were just fun! The 21st one was money that I transferred straight into her bank account!

 

I loved watching her open them - she was not expecting them and that made it so much more special!

[Ain't Nobody Here]

What a brilliant idea .

[majorbloodnock]

If you do decide to go for jewellery, you might want to hunt out one of the smaller outfits who make their own pieces. It takes rather more hunting around to find one, but they generally offer better value for money and, the key point, they're often happy to make something unique for you. My wife's wedding ring needed to fit up against an awkward shaped engagement ring, and we were finding it difficult to get something suitable. However, a local jeweller, such as I have described, listened to what we wanted, sketched out a few designs, and then made something beautiful. It even came in cheaper than the price of off-the-shelf designs we were looking for elsewhere.

 

That said, though, I'd personally second Olly's suggestion of waiting until there's something you really want.

[sadietoo]

Sadly my MIL died before my daughter reached her 21st birthday, but did leave her ( one )of her engagement rings in her Will. It was in rather an old fashioned setting and so for her birthday she chose to have the stones reset, not cheap but very worthwhile.

[craftyhunnypie]

Funny enough - if I had my time again or my wedding again, I'd have liked an antique clock. I know that may sound wierd, but everyone needs one & they look so nice. Plus one with a chime / one with a cuckoo would be a bonus to me.

Yes - for me I would buy some sort of antique. I collect bears too, so I could possibly have spent 21st money on a collectable bear - Steiff or Hermann for example.

 

Emma.x