40th Birthday Gift Ideas: 5 Personalised Jewellery Gifts for Her

Gift ideas for 40th birthday celebrations can be trickier than other milestone birthdays – a bigger occasion than a 30th birthday, but not quite the big 5-0. Here at Merci Maman, want to help you celebrate these meaningful life events and although jewellery makes a great gift, it can be hard to find the perfect piece. Luckily, we’re on hand with a curated gift guide for every woman in your life, whether it be a mum, sister, friend, or girlfriend - full of thoughtful, one-of-a-kind jewellery gifts she will treasure forever.

Jewellery Gifts for her

At Merci Maman, each piece of jewellery is hand-engraved to create a completely unique keepsake to capture your precious memories. Read until the end to see some of our engraving ideas for 40^th birthday gifts!

Personalised Lucky Charm Birthstone Necklace

Our Personalised Lucky Charm Birthstone Hammered Necklace is the perfect combination of colour and texture, complete with a hand-engraved disc with a message of your choice. This necklace can be personalised even further by adding one of our colourful birthstones to signify a birth month, each with its own qualities and meanings.

Personalised Signature Disc Necklace

Understated and sophisticated, our Signature Disc Necklace is one of our most popular options for the classic woman in your life. Available in 18K Champagne Gold Plated, 925 Sterling Silver or 18K Rose Gold Plated, the necklace, as with all Merci Maman products, can be hand-engraved with a heartfelt message, name or date to create a personalised piece to treasure forever.

Personalised Open Hammered Bangle

If bracelets are more her thing, why not opt for our personalised hammered open bangle? This beautiful hammered texture reveals your personalised message on the inside and can be worn alone or stacked together with our other personalised engraved bracelets to tell a story.

Personalised Dainty Love Links Necklace / Personalised Dainty Love Links Bracelet

The Personalised Dainty Love Links Necklace is one of our personal favourites and is the perfect style for everyday wear. This timeless necklace features up to 5 pastille charms, all hand-engraved with a word or number to keep loved ones always close. If you are really looking to spoil someone this birthday, create a matching set with our Personalised Dainty Love Links Bracelet - an elegant and easy-to-wear piece perfect for anyone’s collection. Hand-engrave up to five charms to always keep loved ones close.

Personalised Large Floral Alphabet Necklace

Our Personalised Large Floral Alphabet Necklace symbolises the nature of our interweaved lives and deepest connections. Combining our traditional French cursive font with a romantic floral twist, Choose numbers or symbols, paired with a hand-engraved message to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake.  

40^th Birthday”: How to personalise the perfect gift!

Choosing the right piece is the first step in creating the perfect birthday jewellery gift. The next step is carefully selecting an appropriate engraving, that will symbolise the bond that you share. To aid you in picking a hand-engraved message that your mother will cherish forever, we have compiled a list of example engravings that you might find helpful:

• Special Dates - Engrave the date of birth, birthday or a date meaningful to her.
• Name or Initials - Use their first name, initials or those of people they care about.
• Inspirational Quotes - Choose a quote that motivates her or has special meaning to her.
• Geographic Coordinates - Engrave the coordinates of a special place, like the place of birth or a place where she had a memorable moment.
• Personalised Messages - Write a message of love, friendship or encouragement that will remind him of your unique bond.
• Symbols or Designs - Include a symbol that is meaningful to her, such as a heart, a star, or the infinity symbol.
• Excerpt from Lyrics or Poem - If she has a favorite song or poem, engrave a meaningful excerpt from it.
• Foreign Language Phrases - Use an affectionate phrase in a language she likes or is important to her.
• Astrology or Zodiac Signs - Engrave your astrological sign or a zodiac symbol linked to your date of birth.

These ideas can be personalised to make the jewellery even more special and meaningful for one's 40th birthday.

Examples of messages to engrave on a piece of jewellery intended for a woman for her 40th birthday

Here are some examples of messages to engrave on a piece of jewellery for a woman on the occasion of her 40th birthday:

1. “40 glorious years, and may this be just the beginning”
2. “Celebrating 40 years of you, infinite love”
3. “Happy 40th, [his first name] – Eternal love”
4. “Four decades of brilliance, with love”
5. “40 years of memories, a heart of gold”
6. “[her first name], 40 years old and fabulous”
7. “Every year more beautiful – Happy 40th”
8. “40 laps around the sun, and you shine even brighter”
9. “Love and Laughter Forever – 40 Years and Beyond”
10. “Celebrating 40 years of a wonderful life”
11. “Forty years of grace, strength and beauty”
12. “Celebrating four decades of wonder”
13. “For [first name], with love, on this special day”
14. “40 years of stories, love, laughter”
15. “Every year is a diamond, and you, the most precious of all”
16. “To my 40th birthday queen, my forever love”
17. “[first name], 40 years of excellence”

To remember

To mark the 40th birthday of a special woman in your life, personalised jewellery is a wonderful choice that combines elegance and sentiment. 

Whether you choose an engraved necklace, a birthstone necklace, a charm bracelet, an engraved flat bracelet or other personalised jewellery from Merci Maman, each piece offers a personal touch that celebrates its uniqueness. 

These gifts are not just objects of beauty, but treasures full of memories and emotions, which will strengthen your bond with her for years to come. So choose with heart and let the magic of personalised jewellery make your 40th birthday shine.

Why not browse our website for other jewellery ideas?

Looking for more gift guides? Try these: Personalised Gifts for your family, Personalised Mother & Baby Jewellery and Children's Drawing Jewellery

FAQ

How to choose the right style of jewellery for the person celebrating their birthday?

Consider her personal taste, the style of jewellery she usually wears, and the meaning you want to express through the gift.

What is your return policy for personalised jewellery?

Personalised jewellery is generally non-refundable due to its bespoke nature. However, if the product has a manufacturing defect, we offer repair or replacement options.

Is it possible to personalise jewellery with specific gemstones?

Yes, at Merci Maman we offer the possibility of integrating specific or birthstones into the design of the jewellery.

What personalisation options are available for jewellery?

Options include engraving names, dates or special messages, choosing metals (gold, silver, platinum), adding precious or semi-precious stones, and customizing specific designs.

How far in advance should I order personalised birthday jewellery?

We recommend ordering at least 1 week before the anniversary date to allow ample time for customization and shipping.

What are the prices for personalised jewellery for a 40th birthday?

Prices vary depending on the type of jewellery, materials used and level of customization. We offer options for different budgets, from affordable jewellery to more luxurious pieces.

Can I order personalised jewellery for a 40th birthday from a foreign country?

Yes, we offer international delivery. Please check the delivery conditions and additional charges applicable for your region.

How can I ensure the jewellery size will be correct?

For rings, we recommend using our size guide or visiting a local jeweler for an accurate measurement. For bracelets and necklaces we offer different lengths and adjustments can be made.