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80 Best Sentimental Gifts for Best Friends – The Ultimate 2023 Guide
Best friends are so special that they deserve the best possible present! Check out these best sentimental gifts for best friends.
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A best friend is a special person in your life. So, when choosing a gift for them, you’ll want to find one that shows how special they are and how much you appreciate them.
A gift that represents your relationship perfectly. Finding that gift, however, is not always easy.
In this article, I am going to provide you with a list of the best sentimental gifts for best friends. These gifts will show your friends how much you care about them.
In this post:
- Personalized Best Friend Gifts
- Adorable Best Friends Gifts
- Decorative Best Friend Gifts
- Long Distance Best Friend Gifts
Personalized Best Friend Gifts
1. Why You’re My Bestie Fill in the Blank Book
This next gift is one that is full of emotions. You can fill in this book with all of the reasons why your best friend is so important to you.
What makes them special, any memories you have, etc. Just follow the prompts and make it so it fits you and your best friend. They will absolutely love it.
2. Our Bucket List Journal
I love gifts that can benefit the giver and the receiver. A bucket list journal is an adorable way to plan cute dates and adventures with your man.
Plus, the gift is completely unique to each relationship. Have a campout in your backyard and go stargazing, or take a road trip for the weekend!
3. Why I’m Grateful For You Fill In Book
This next gift idea for your best friend is similar to the “Why You’re My Best Friend” fill in the blank book. This one you can fill in why you are grateful for your best friend.
You can write in why you are grateful for everything they do, why you appreciate them, etc. You can make it funny and sweet.
4. Custom Photo Blanket
For this next gift idea, the power is in your hands. You can get your best friend a custom photo blanket with sweet photos of the two of you, funny photos, weird photos or a mixture.
You have complete control. No matter which way you go, your best friend will love it. Plus, it will help keep them warm and cozy.
5. Friendship Framed Art Print
This art print is very beautiful and personal as you can customize it to have both of your names on it. It talks about how friendship is a part of you, and that it is special and foundational.
Your best friend will love this art print and will know how much you care and appreciate them.
6. Our Adventure Photo Book
I definitely think that if you’re a couple who likes to take a bunch of pictures of all your adventures, this is one of the best gifts you could get your girlfriend.
You can print pictures of your favorite adventures throughout the year – and just that year – and put them into this beautiful and convenient little scrapbook!
This gift also prompts many gifts to come over the years because you can make a tradition of putting your adventures throughout that year together, so over the years, you start to create a collection of all your favorite memories!
7. Friendship Canvas
This next gift idea for your best friend is a bigger version of the friendship picture frame. It is a canvas wall art print that includes a quote about friendship.
You can add a picture of the two of you together as the centerpiece. Plus, this canvas can be the center display on whatever wall they choose to hang up the canvas.
You will be front and center, and always in your best friend's life.
8. Best Friends Personalized Photo Clip Holder
If the two of you have certain pictures that you love, then this is a perfect gift. The personalized photo clip holders can be displayed all around your best friend's place.
They can go on their desk, table, counter, shelf, etc. You can get them in several phrases and even include the year and your names.
9. Personalized Ornament
If you are looking for a Christmas gift, then this is the perfect gift option. It is a personalized ornament that talks about how friends accept you for who you are.
You can add your names on it and you will forever be on your best friend's Christmas tree. You will be a forever staple for their holiday season.
10. Customized Tapestry
Tapestries are a popular decoration option. However, your best friend does not deserve just any tapestry. They deserve a one-of-a-kind tapestry, which is why you can customize a tapestry for them.
You can get a quote or lyric they love, a design, photo or even a picture of the two of you. You can make it cute, simple, funny, whatever you think your best friend will love.
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11. Custom Neon Sign
Do you have a phrase or word that you and your best friend always say? Does your best friend have a saying or catchphrase? If so, you can get them a custom neon sign that they can put up in their house.
It will mean a lot because it will be something unique to just the two of you.
12. Custom Star Map
This next gift idea for your best friend is a unique and sweet idea. It is a star map of an important date in your life.
It can be when the two of you met, when you guys had an important event, the day your friend was born or some other important date in their life. Whatever day it is, your best friend will love the thoughtfulness of the gift.
13. Crystal Impressions 3D Crystal Photo Gift
This next gift idea is a unique and personal idea. It is a 3D crystal impression of a photo, which I think is something that not many other friends have.
You can get a photo of the two of you created. It is on the pricey side, but it is worth the money. It will mean a lot to your friend. It is something that shows you care about and appreciate their friendship.
14. Clear Personalized Jewelry Holder
Everyone needs something to keep their jewelry which is why this idea is a great gift for your best friend. The holder can be customized with their name and also includes a quote about how you'll always be by their side.
15. Custom Spotify Glass Art Night Light
If you and your best friend love music then this is the perfect gift. You can get their favorite song, or a song you both love, made into a glass art night light.
You can pick the color of the cover art, and it can be a picture of them or a picture of the two of you.
16. Custom Camera Film
Disposable film is recently more popular which is why this next gift idea is perfect if your best friend likes photography. You can get photos of the two of you made into the unique disposable film style.
It can be put on a desk or shelf or table. This is a cute and fun gift for your best friend.
17. Personalized Travel Map
If your best friend loves to travel, then this is the perfect gift for them. You can put pictures from each of their trips in each state that they have been to.
If you have traveled with them, you can put a picture of the two of you. Then, as they travel to more places, she can add pictures to the map.
This is a fun way to keep track of all of the places that your best friend travels to and all of the trips you take together.
18. Personalized Picture Frame with Felt Letter Board
This next gift idea combines a picture frame with the trend of the felt letter board. You can put pictures of the two of you on the sides then put a message in the middle.
You can put when the two of you became friends, an inside joke, quote, whatever you want. You can even change it from time to time if you want.
19. Personalized Photo Coaster
If you are looking for a housewarming gift, this is a great gift idea. You can get your best friend some photo coasters. You can get them all the same or a variety of pictures.
They can be cute or funny. Either way, this is a fun and unique gift idea. Plus, everyone needs coasters, so why not make them custom and meaningful.
20. Personalized Cutting Board
This is another idea for a housewarming gift. Everyone needs a cutting board. Why not make it personalized. You can get their name on it or whatever else you want to put on it.
You can make it funny if you would like. No matter which way you go, your best friend will love it.
21. Custom Photo Pillow
This gift goes along with the “hug this pillow until you can hug me” idea, but you can put a photo on this pillow. So, you could put a picture of yourself on it so they can have you around when you can’t physically be there.
You could put a picture of the two of you if you want to as well. Whatever route you go, it is a fun gift that your best friend will get a kick out of.
22. Custom Name Plate
Who says you need a fancy desk to have a name plate? Why not make a name plate for your best friend? You can give them a fun title or just their name.
Be creative with it. Then, they can have it on display wherever they would like.
23. Custom Phone Case
Everyone needs a phone case to protect their phone which is why this gift idea for your best friend is a custom phone case. You can make one of all the photos of the two of you, or a single photo.
You could also put a quote or a name on it. You can design it however you want. You could even create a matching one for yourself.
24. Personalized Door Mat
This next gift idea is for your best friend who is moving into a new place. You can design them a welcome mat. You can put their name, a phrase, or something funny on it.
Just pick out something that fits their personality. They will love it, because it came from you and you took the time to design something for them.
25. Personalized Moon Lamp
This next gift is a unique and cute idea. It is a moon lamp that you can have engraved with a picture of the two of you. This is a cute idea that your best friend will absolutely love.
You can have your favorite picture of the two of you put on the lamp. Then, your best friend can put in wherever they would like and be reminded of your friendship.
26. Gift Card to their Favorite Store
You can never go wrong with a gift card. If you are ever unsure of what exactly to get someone, a gift card is a great option.
They can go to their favorite store or website and get what they need or want, in the right style, size, color, or number. Plus, on Amazon, they have so many different options of what they can get.
She can save it for when she needs to get something, or she can get something that she needs right now. Either way, a gift card is always the way to go.
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Adorable Best Friend Gifts
27. Pinky Promise Friendship Bracelets
This is another great gift option if you and your best friend are moving away from one another, whether the move is for college, a job, etc.
This is a set of bracelets, one designed as a sun and the other a moon. It shows that you two go hand in hand. You need one for the other!
28. Best Friend Self-Care Gift Box
Everyone deserves some self-care, especially your best friend. Give them the gift of self-care with this box full of goodies. They will receive a candle, some soap, a bath bomb and a tumbler, the essentials to a relaxing night.
29. Only Good Vibes Success and Inspiration Jar
This gift will allow you to motivate your friend, even if you are not there. Each piece of paper has a motivational and uplifting quote.
They pick one out each day and read it to start their day off on the right foot. Your best friend deserves to know how special they are, and this gift will help them feel that when you cannot be there.
30. Morse code Bracelet
In my opinion, I think morse code bracelets are a great gift idea.
They come in different phrases and the package shows the meaning, so you both know what it says, but not everyone else. So, it is like a little secret between you and your best friend.
31. Soundwave Bracelet
This unique bracelet allows you to give your best friend some sweet words in the form of a soundwave. Once again, it is like a little secret between the two of you.
No one will know what it says but the two of you. Plus, it is different then just thawing a bracelet with a word or phrase on it.
32. “You are my world” Tiny Message in a Bottle
Have you always wanted to have a message in a bottle? Chances are your best friend may have wanted one, too. It is a tiny bottle with a world inside to show that they are an important person in their life.
It is small, simple and easy. This would make a great add on to any of the other gifts on this list.
33. Friendship for Eternity Necklace
This next gift is a cute necklace that is simple and subtle for your best friend. It has two interlocking circles to demonstrate how the bond that you two have is everlasting. It is simple and symbolic, the perfect gift for your best friend.
34. Best Friend Keychain
This gift is a useful item that everyone needs, a keychain. Everyone needs something to keep track of their house, car and office keys.
Why not get them a keychain that highlights how much you appreciate their friendship.
35. Friends Forever Engraved Acrylic Block
This next gift idea is sleek and simple. It is an acrylic block that has a quote about how special friends are. You can put the two of your names on it.
It can be displayed on a desk, shelf, table, etc. It is something that is not too shiny or in your face.
36. Vintage Spa Basket
This next gift is a basket full of spa items. It includes soap, bath salts, bubble bath, brushes and candles- everything your best friend needs to relax after a stressful day.
Plus, they can get multiple uses out of it so they have plenty of days of relaxation ahead.
37. Good Friends Slate Server
If you love to have nights in with your best friend, then this is perfect for you. It can be used for appetizers, a cheese plate, bread, etc.
It is something that the two of you can use for years whenever you spend time together, and will surely become a staple of your friendship.
38. Bath Bomb Set
If your best friend loves to relax in a bathtub, then this is the perfect gift for them. They will appreciate that you have taken into account their health and stress.
They can use this set to relax after a long day. You can get them a variety of bath bombs, so they can find the perfect ones that they like.
39. What Friends Are For Mug
This cute mug talks about how your friends are like a mirror to you. They can show you what you do right and what you need to change.
If your best friend is around you all the time, they know you better than you may know yourself, like you’re the back of their hand.
40. “You’re the Sister I got to Choose” Wine Tumbler
This next gift idea for your best friend is a wine tumbler. Your best friend is probably like family to you. You spend all your time together, you can tell them anything, they are like your partner in crime.
This wine tumbler says, “You’re The Sister I Got To Choose,” which is exactly what your best friend is.
41. Best Friend Mug
This next gift idea for your best friend is a bright yellow colored mug. This mug talks about how friends brighten your day. Which is true, your best friend does brighten your day.
They make you smile when you are down and are always there for you. Just like the bright yellow color of this mug.
42. You’re My Person Spoon
Everyone needs spoons, so why not get your best friend a spoon that will make them think of you? This spoon will easily become their favorite since it says, “you’re my person.”
It’s simple and sweet, and emphasizes that you appreciate them and you guys are best friends.
43. “I’ll Be There For You” Mug
If you best friend loves the popular show “Friends” then this mug based on the show is another great gift idea. You put their name on it and it has the classic umbrella from the theme song on it.
It has many uses and one with a sweet meaning behind it is perfect. You can never go wrong with a mug.
44. Make Matching Tie-Dye Shirts
Homemade gifts are always a great gift idea. So, why not make your best friend and you some matching tie-dye shirts? It will mean a lot because you took the time to make the shirts.
They do not have to be perfect, it is simply the thought that counts. Plus, no tie-dye shirt is exactly the same. You two can wear them and even have a photo shoot in them. Which creates more memories between the two of you.
45. Self-Care Prescription Journal
This journal will help your friend manage their thoughts and emotions. They can fill out the different prompts to get all of their thoughts and feelings down on paper.
This gift will help your friend with their mental health and self-care practices.
46. “I Hope We’re Friends Until We Die” Wine Tumbler
This wine tumbler talks about how nothing will stop you two from being best friends. You will be friends when you are alive and friends once you die. That is a pretty strong friendship!
47. Inspirational Quote Bracelet
This is a classic best friend gift idea. You can find a quote that your best friend will love and get it on a bracelet. It is a bit cheesy, but it is still sweet and meaningful.
Everyone is a sucker for a cute and sweet quote, especially if it shows how much you care for them.
48. Assorted Tea Gift Set
If your best friend loves tea, then this is the gift for them. You can find them a set of different teas with different benefits for them to try.
They can have tea for morning, night, for when they are sick, etc. They may even find their new favorite tea, which they will be extremely grateful for. You could even get them more of that tea for a gift later one. So, viola, you got two gift ideas in one!
49. Write Them a Song
Whether you are musically talented or not, this is a fun gift idea for your best friend. You can write them a funny or a sweet song. You could do a parody of a popular song or their favorite song.
No matter, your friend will love it. You can sing it or you just give them the lyrics. It is sweet and unique and your best friend will appreciate it.
50. Write Them a Book
Are you creative? If so, writing a book is a great gift idea for your best friend. You can draw pictures, create storyline, make them the main character, the possibilities are endless.
It can be funny, sweet, based on a true story, whatever you would like. Your best friend will love it because it came from you.
51. Jar of Tasks: Creativity Challenge
This next gift idea will help bring the creativity out in your best friend. This jar has different tasks for them to complete that will increase their creativity.
You can even complete some of the tasks with them. Either way, it's a fun and creative gift.
52. Create Them a Scrapbook
If you love to do crafts, this is a great gift idea for your best friend. You can create a scrapbook of different memories of the two of you.
You can tell the story of your friendship, different trips, events, photos, stories, etc. You can have fun with it and go all out or keep it simple.
Whichever path you take, your best friend will love it and appreciate the thought and effort you put into it.
53. Create Them Their Own Makeup Line
Does your best friend like makeup? Have they ever wanted to have their one makeup line? If so, then why not create them their own makeup line as a gift.
You could create a lip gloss, blush, perfume, etc. This would be something only they have. You'll be giving your best friend something unique, fun, and special.
54. Hug This Pillow Until You Can Hug Me
Another long distance friendship gift idea. This is a pillow that your best friend can hug when they miss you. It may not be the same as hugging you, but it is better than nothing.
It will have to do until you two can see one another again. It is funny, but also sweet and meaningful.
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Decorative Best Friend Gifts
55. “Our Friendship is like this candle” Scented Candle
This next gift for your best friend is sweet but also has some sass. It emphasizes how strong your friendship is no matter what happens.
Of course, you most likely would never forget them, but it is still a witty, sassy candle. So, if this fits into your relationship with your best friend, then this is a great gift.
56. Best Friend Jewelry Dish
This next gift option is both useful and meaningful, especially if your best friend wears a lot of jewelry. This jewelry dish also has a sweet message about friends always being there. They will love it, a nice mix of sweet and practical.
57. Best Friend Picture Frame
You can never go wrong with a picture frame with a sweet message. It is simple, easy and sentimental. You can find your favorite picture of the two of you and a frame with a sweet quote that sums up your friendship.
Put the two together and you have a sweet and simple gift for your best friend.
58. Best Friend Blanket
Warm and cozy mix with sentimentality on this next gift. This is a fuzzy blanket with different words and phrases related to friendship all over.
Whenever they use it, they will think of you. Plus, it will be great when the two of you have movie nights, sleepovers, etc. So, in a way, it is also a gift for you.
59. “Friends are like stars” Wooden Picture Hanging Board
This next gift for your best friend also doubles as a decoration piece. It has a message about friends as stars, and from the frame you can hang different pictures of the two of you.
Plus, if you put it together, you can pick the pictures and make sure you look great in all of them. So, if your best friend needs some new room decor, this gift can help them out.
60. Inspirational Quote Wall Plaque
Everyone deserves to know how special and important they are, which is why this inspirational quote wall plaque is the perfect gift for your best friend.
If you cannot put into words how special they are, this decoration can do just that. They can place it on their wall, shelf, desk, etc. Whenever they look at the plaque, they will think of you and how special you know they are.
61. Friendship Lamp
This gift is similar to the bond touch bracelet. You each have a lamp and if you touch it, the color will change for both of you.
Just like the bracelet you can have each color have a different meaning like “I miss you” or “thinking of you”. Once again, it is on a pricey end, but will help you two stay connected, no matter where you are.
62. Zodiac Candle
If you and your best friend are obsessed with zodiac signs like me and my best friend are, then this is a perfect gift. You can get them their zodiac sign or yours as well.
That way, it is like the two of you are always together. Either way, it is a simple and easy gift that has meaning and will help their room smell amazing.
63. True Friends Music Box
Who doesn’t love a good ole’ fashioned music box. This music box will play a song for them when they open the music box, and they can also use it to store their jewelry.
It is a sweet and unique gift that no one else may think to get. Plus, the outside has a sweet message about friendships.
64. Friendship Decorative Throw Pillow Cover
Everyone loves pillows. So your best friend will love this throw pillow cover. It demonstrates how you appreciate being their friend and how much you value their friendship.
You can also get them a pillow to go along with it. Another simple and meaningful gift idea.
65. Best Friend Succulents
Does your best friend love plants? Or does your best friend want plants but needs easy ones to take care of? Then these best friend succulents are perfect for them.
Succulents do not require a lot of work to take care of. Plus, they come in cute pots which will look great on display in their room. So, give your best friend the gift of adding some green to their apartment with these adorable succulents.
66. A Good Friend knows Wood Plaque
Do you and your best friend love to go on crazy adventures? Do you have some crazy stories? Then this sign is perfect for your best friend.
It sums up your friendship in one sign and emphasizes how you and your best friend are always side by side. It drives home the point that you will always be by their side.
67. Best Friend Compass Necklace
This next one is similar to bracelets I have bought for my friends and myself before. This compass necklace demonstrates how no matter how far the two of you are, you two will always find your way back to one another.
You are each other's rock, and you will always reconnect.
68. Best Friends Are Like Wine Sign
If you have not caught on, I think signs are a great gift idea for your best friend. They are simple and straight to the point. They talk about how you love and appreciate their friendship.
This one talks about how your friends only get better as time goes on, just like wine. The more time passes, the more memories you make and the closer you become.
69. Friendship Wooden Jewelry Box
This next gift is a uniquely shaped jewelry box. It is in the shape of the heart to show that you love them, and you can put their name on it.
It talks about how you will always cherish the memories the two of you have shared and how special your relationship is.
70. Digital Picture Frame
You and your best friend probably have many pictures together. It will be hard to have all of those photos on display, which is why this digital picture frame is a great idea.
You can load all the pictures of the two of you and have them go through on the slideshow. You will always be on display in your best friends room and your memories will always be accessible.
71. Wine Cork Frame
If you and your best friend love to share bottles of wine, then this is perfect. You can use this frame to save all of the corks of the bottles of wine that the two of you share.
It is like a memory box of the times that you two share. You just put it in the frame whenever you finish a bottle.
72. Best Friend Candle Holder
This next gift idea for your best friend is matching best friend candle holders. These are perfect for if you are moving away from your best friend. They are simple and will look great in any home.
73. Make Them a Drawing/Piece of Art
Artistic or not, this is a fun gift idea. You can create a one-of-a-kind art piece, the ultimate sentimental gift. A handmade art piece is unique and no one else will have it.
Even if you are horrible at art, your best friend will love it because it is from you. It will certainly create a story, or at least a talking point for guests
74. Friends are Angels Sign
This sign really hits home with how special and meaningful best friends are by comparing them to angels. They lift us up when we are down and give us wings when we need them.
Your best friend will love this sign and might even cry upon receiving it.
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Long Distance Best Friend Gifts
75. Long Distance Necklace
Are you and your best friend moving to different states? If so, then this is the perfect gift for your best friend. It’s a customizable necklace that has the state that each of you live in with a heart in the middle.
This symbolizes that no matter how far apart you two are, you still love and care for one another. Your best friend will love this gift.
76. Bond Touch Bracelets
Here is the perfect gift for all my long-distance couples! My boyfriend and I actually have these Bond Touch bracelets, and we use them when we are long-distance for part of the year when we’re at school and when he travels for soccer.
I love Bond Touch because it really is hard to find the time to text all the time or talk as much as most long-distance couples would probably like.
You can send touches from your bracelet to the bracelet of your partner just as a reminder that you’re thinking about each other!
My favorite feature? On the Bond Touch app that you set up with the bracelet, you can make specific touches mean certain things. So, when my boyfriend and I send one really long touch, it means “I miss you,” and a bunch of little touches is “I love you.”
This is the most perfect gift for couples who want to make sure their partner always feels special even if they far apart or super busy!
77. Long Distance Friendship Keychain
If you or your friend are moving far away, this is a great gift idea. You can get the keychain to mark where the two of you will be and the keychain says, “I love you more than the miles between us.”
That way, your friendship is always on their mind whenever they have their keys. Your friendship is strong enough to survive the distance!
78. “I miss your face” Teddy Bear
This next gift idea for your best friend is another great gift for long distance friendships. It is a teddy bear that has a heart that says, “I miss your face so effin much.”
You can send this to your friend when you miss them so they know how much you care about them.
79. Winnie The Pooh Quote Travel Mirror
Do you love Winnie the Pooh? Does your best friend love Winnie the Pooh? If so, this next gift idea is perfect. Pooh and Piglet have quotes on the outside of the mirror about being best friends forever.
Your best friend can keep this mirror in their purse or car at all times for when they need it. Then, whenever they take it out, they will think of you and the special friendship that you two share.
80. Latitude and Longitude Coordinates Bracelet
I think latitude and longitude coordinate bracelets are an interesting gift idea. It is a way to keep you grounded and remember where you came from.
You can get your friend a bracelet with the coordinates of your school, hometown, place you two met, etc. You can each have one that way you are both reminded of one another whenever you look at the bracelet.
Final Thoughts
Obviously, each friendship is unique. What is sentimental to one person, will not be sentimental to another.
Also, you may have your own inside jokes or experiences that will generate some one-of-a-kind gift ideas. All that matters is that it has meaning for you and your best friend.
Do not stress, you will find the perfect gift. Your best friend will love whatever you get them because it came from you. It is the thought and time that you put into finding them the gift that counts.
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