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You get a few big birthdays in your life: sweet 16, 18 and adult, 21 legality, quarter of a century, and, of course, turning 30. There's something about this milestone that's special; you are entering a new decade of your life, a whole new phase. So when there's someone in your life that's approaching this beautiful birthday, you'd better rise to the occasion.
Whether it's your sister, boss, best friend, partner, cousin, niece—someone is turning 30, and it's time to get a move on. Get them something that celebrates how far they've come, be it little token or something more grandiose. Pick out something personal, like a dainty necklace with their initials, or choose something practical, like a sweat-wicking tank top for the running fanatic. Maybe being 30 marks a new hobby, so buy them those pickleball paddles to get them on their way. Or you can keep it classy and simple, which is easily handled with a bottle of their favorite wine.
No matter what you choose, remember that it's the thought that counts. It may be cheesy, but it's true. If you need some help getting started, we've got 30 gift ideas for her 30th birthday that will be sure to impress.
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Best Travel Gift
Mark & Graham Fillmore Vegan Leather Passport Case
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Best Travel Gift
Mark & Graham Fillmore Vegan Leather Passport Case
She's embarking on new adventures, so get her a passport case to support these voyages. Plus, you can get it personalized.
This stylish ring comes in 13 different colors and is the perfect birthday gift if they love jewelry. Not to mention they were chosen as one of Oprah's Favorite Things in 2021 and come with a near-perfect 5-star rating!
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Best Necklace Gift
Pearl Bar Necklace, Milestone Decade Necklace
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Best Necklace Gift
Pearl Bar Necklace, Milestone Decade Necklace
This thoughtful and elegant gift is something she's sure to treasure. Each pearl represents 10 years, so go for the three-pearl option to celebrate her milestone year in style.
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Best Birthday Gift Box
Peach Bellini Gift Set
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Best Birthday Gift Box
Peach Bellini Gift Set
A gift box is always a good idea, and Ekubox offer some of the most tasty and stylish ones around. For example, this peach bellini box includes a prosecco bellini Voluspa candle, Sugarfina peach bellini gummy hearts, and a Corkcicle stemless flute.
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Give her the gift of helping her find more fulfillment in her relationships, bring more love into her life, and increase connections with the help of this beautiful guided journal.
If she is always achy and sore, this mini massage ball is going to be her savior.
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Best Athletic Gift
Lululemon Swiftly Tech Racerback Tank Top 2.0
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Best Athletic Gift
Lululemon Swiftly Tech Racerback Tank Top 2.0
You can never go wrong with anything Lulu. This tank top is breathable, lightweight, and extremely versatile.
Ah yes, a bottle of rosé for the oenophile. Rock Angel is the sister wine of Whispering Angel, so you know it's going to be good.
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Best Luxury Gift
Chanel Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow
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Best Luxury Gift
Chanel Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow
This limited-edition eyeshadow palette is luxe perfection. And who doesn't love Chanel?
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Best Fragrance Gift
Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum
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Best Fragrance Gift
Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum
The floral scent of Miss Dior is unmistakably glamorous. She's about to smell real good.
Alo's pullovers are soft to the touch. She can wear it to a workout and then out to lunch after.
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Best Footwear Gift
Arizona Love Trekky Bandana Flat Sandals
Maybe she's a bit outdoorsy, in which case these bandana sandals from cult-favorite brand Arizona Love are going to be a welcome gift. Come summer, she's going to be rocking these bad boys all around town.
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Best Wine-Related Gift
VoChill Stemless Wine Glass Chiller
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Best Wine-Related Gift
VoChill Stemless Wine Glass Chiller
She obviously needs this to go with that bottle of rosé. It's going to keep her drink perfectly chilled.
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Best Jewelry Box Gift
Benevolence LA Plush Velvet Travel Jewelry Box
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Best Jewelry Box Gift
Benevolence LA Plush Velvet Travel Jewelry Box
Picked as one of Oprah's 2020 Favorite Things, this jazzy velvet travel case will keep her prized pieces of jewelry stylishly contained with spaces for rings, bracelets, and necklaces.
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Best Pickleball Gift
Gonex Pickleball Set
With two paddles, four balls, and a carrying case, this is the ultimate pickleball set. Whether she's just getting into the sport or has been playing since the beginning of its popularity, a set like this one is key.
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Best Blazer Gift
Rumored Banks Blazer
Thirty is the age of sophistication, and this blazer is going to help ring it in.
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Best Jewelry Gift
Alexis Bittar Retro Memphis Spike Earrings
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Best Jewelry Gift
Alexis Bittar Retro Memphis Spike Earrings
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Some chic earrings are going to be her new go-to accessory. She can dress them up or down.
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Best Accessory Gift
MZ Wallace Bouclé Metro Clutch
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Best Accessory Gift
MZ Wallace Bouclé Metro Clutch
MZ Wallace's new bouclé clutch is perfect for her birthday dinner. It fits just about everything she needs—from her phone to her wallet to a pair of sunglasses.
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Best Gift that Gives Back
Grounds & Hounds Flavored Coffee Bundle
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Best Gift that Gives Back
Grounds & Hounds Flavored Coffee Bundle
For the coffee lover, Grounds & Hounds is going to bring flavors to her brew that she's never experienced before. Bonus: A portion of all proceeds go to support rescue initiatives.
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Best Décor Gift
Jonathan Adler Mustique Small Box
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Best Décor Gift
Jonathan Adler Mustique Small Box
Jonathan Adler is the king of everything home design, and this box is proof. It's ideal for storing jewelry, meds, gummy bears—the list is endless.
Gaby Keiderling
Gaby Keiderling is a New York–based writer working on fashion, lifestyle, travel, and sports features. She also covers celebrity style for Esquire's “Get Ready with Me” franchise. Her work can also be seen in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and more. Sometimes you can spot her around the West Village, out on a walk with her dog, Sneakers.
