Forget the smelly candle: here are some unique gifts you can give your loved ones

Stuck on what to buy your loved one for a birthday? Want something different to get them instead of the candles, socks, or bath bombs you seem to get them every year? Here are some more unusual gifts you can give your friends and family.

A nugget of gold

One of the most sought-after products in the entire world isn’t the latest smartphone, the latest game console, or even the latest sports car. For decades, the most luxurious and desirable products have always been made out of gold. Whether it’s a ring, a necklace, or even a watch, there are very few people who would choose any other metal than gold if money was no object. Unfortunately, the big problem with gold is that with the high demand comes a high price tag. Even the smallest pieces of jewellery can cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. Instead of giving someone a gold piece of jewellery, why not gift them it in its most natural form – the nugget. 

You might think that you’d need to contact a specialist to find such a rare product, but thanks to the internet, you can buy nuggets of all different sizes online and have them shipped to your door. For example, the website Nuggets By Grant is a family run business with four generations worth of experience when it comes to finding and selling the best gold nuggets. Whatever size and quality you’re looking for, they’re highly likely to be able to have it shipped to you quickly.  

Whilst the word nugget doesn’t instantly conjure ideas of glamour, and many people might even think of a fast-food chicken nugget, these small chunks of gold are stunning to look at. By buying it in its most natural form instead of it being worked into a different shape, you can truly appreciate how mother nature has worked hard over centuries to produce this precious material. 

A secret message to crack

You might think that simply sending someone a card could be really dull. That might be the case unless they have to crack a secret code to access it. Many businesses will now create a package of puzzles, just like the ones you’d find in an escape room, to send them to your loved one. Once they’ve solved the puzzle, they’ll then be given a code to put into a website to unlock your text or even video message. This is a great way of making sure someone has an extra bit of fun and an unforgettable celebration. 

A candle making kit 

If you really have to resort to one of the most common gifts bought by people who don’t know what else to buy their loved ones, at least make it a little different from the ones they’ve had before. You can now find many candle making kits online so they can have the experience of making their own candle as well as the enjoyment of smelling it once it’s lit. By buying one of these kits, you can also let the recipient choose exactly how they want it to smell.