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43 Unique 60th Birthday Gifts to Celebrate Their Milestone

Anyone born in 1963 would love these ideas.

By Annie O’Sullivan and Cailey Lindberg
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Any birthday is worth celebrating, but a 60th birthday? That calls for going all out. The traditional birthday gift is diamonds (similar to 60th wedding anniversary), but if they're out of your budget, look to these best 60th birthday gifts instead. They might not as flashy as those crystals, but these ideas for men and women are just as impressive. And the main thing is, they really honor all the people born in 1963, so you'll find a ton of nostalgia gifts to bring them back to their youth.

But before you dive into this list, think about who you're shopping for — there are gifts for siblings, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. While Dad might like a funny gift that runs on the cheaper side, Mom will probably want something a little more sentimental that pulls on her heart strings. We have all that and more, and the real treat is that nothing on our list costs more than $100. In fact most are under $30.

Now all you need to do is a get the perfect birthday card (we have one of those here too BTW!), and write a sweet message honoring their incredible life so far, and everything that's about to come their way!

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1963 Trivia Playing Cards

1963 Trivia Playing Cards
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1963 Trivia Playing Cards

$13 at Amazon$10 at Walmart

Time to head back to the 60s! Each card features an item or icon from the decade, along with a piece of trivia. The answers are on a totally different card, making it even more fun.

When in doubt, go with an edible gift, like these chocolate-covered cookies. Twenty come in a pretty gift box, and each one is topped with something extra sweet, like nuts and mints.

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For What It's Worth Print

For What It's Worth Print
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For What It's Worth Print

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The quote from F. Scott Fitzgerald can be put in a frame to remind them that their best years are ahead of them. There's still time to see and be all the things.

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Birthstone Wishing Ball

Birthstone Wishing Ball
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Birthstone Wishing Ball

Each of the beautiful glass-blown glass balls come with 52-pieces of paper so they can write down a wish or sentiment each week to reflect on.

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1963: What A Year To Be Born

1963: What A Year To Be Born
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1963: What A Year To Be Born

A truly unprecedented year, this book looks back at everything that happened during 1963, and includes speeches, inventions and major moments in history.

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Initial Name Necklace

Initial Name Necklace
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Initial Name Necklace

Get her initial and birthday engraved on this best-selling necklace. You can customize it with any date really, if you want to go with a sentimental time between you two.

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Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story

Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story
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Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story

Now's a good a time as any to have your parents sit back and reflect on their lives. This journal, which also comes in an option for moms, includes questions and prompts for them to fill out so you'll have their history in the books to cherish forever.

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Antique Glass Bottle Hummingbird Feeder

Antique Glass Bottle Hummingbird Feeder
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Antique Glass Bottle Hummingbird Feeder

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This is really a unique gift for anyone, but especially someone in their 60s who is taking the time to enjoy the little things in life more.

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The Book of Everyone 60th Birthday

The Book of Everyone 60th Birthday
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The Book of Everyone 60th Birthday

For a personalized gift that will really wow them, go with this book. You fill in their name and birthday, and get to pick photos and messages you want featured. You even get to choose how the cover looks.

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60th Birthday Wine Labels

60th Birthday Wine Labels
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60th Birthday Wine Labels

Turn bottles of wine into something festive with this inexpensive labels. You'll get four that can easily be attached to any of their favorite brands to make sipping more fun.

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Classic Tennis Bracelet

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Classic Tennis Bracelet
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Classic Tennis Bracelet

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Ah, get the look of diamonds without the expense. Made from 14-K gold and cubic zirconia, this bracelet has over 15,000 5-star reviews on Amazon. It's also available in different finishes.

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Happy 60th Birthday Candle

Happy 60th Birthday Candle
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Happy 60th Birthday Candle

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For just a little something to make her smile, this candle will do the trick. It does have a scent to is, although the brand only describes it as "serenity."

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60th Birthday Milestone Bracelet

 60th Birthday Milestone Bracelet
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60th Birthday Milestone Bracelet

As the card on the box says, lapis presents strength and wisdom, two things she definitely has now that she's 60.

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Baseball Fan Vintage 1963 60th Birthday T-Shirt

Baseball Fan Vintage 1963 60th Birthday T-Shirt
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Baseball Fan Vintage 1963 60th Birthday T-Shirt

He'll definitely wear this shirt because even though it has a hint of birthday cheesiness, the brand says it's made from 100% cotton, meaning it'll be super-soft.

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Rings of Celebration Birthday Glass

Rings of Celebration Birthday Glass
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Rings of Celebration Birthday Glass

You pick the year, and the seller will create a glass that's really more like artwork. Each one shows off rings of a tree, which the brand says represents "sticking to your roots and celebrating growth."

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Mini Acts of Love Birthday Countdown

Mini Acts of Love Birthday Countdown
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Mini Acts of Love Birthday Countdown

When you're celebrating a birthday this big, one gift sometimes isn't enough. Each chart comes with 10 tokens that will prompt you to do something kind for the birthday guy or gal.

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Cloud Slippers

Cloud Slippers
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Cloud Slippers

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Have them walking on clouds in these sweet EVA foam pillow slides, perfect for achy, tired feet. Beloved by Amazon reviewers, they also come in a bunch of different colors to choose from.

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Canvas Cell Phone Bag

Canvas Cell Phone Bag
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Canvas Cell Phone Bag

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As she gets older, carrying big, bulky bags will become a drag (let's face it, they are always a drag). With this crossbody, she can carry her phone, keys and wallet easily.

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Personalized Handwritten Recipe Cutting Board

Personalized Handwritten Recipe Cutting Board
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Personalized Handwritten Recipe Cutting Board

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Take a favorite handwritten recipe and have it engraved on a cutting board she can use when making that very dish. The board also makes for some lovely kitchen decor if she deems it too special to actually use. As an extra touch you can go a step further and gift the ingredients of said recipe, so she can start cooking ASAP.

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Funny Facts 60th Birthday Card

Funny Facts 60th Birthday Card
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Funny Facts 60th Birthday Card

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They'll be delighted when they open this card that's covered with important moments from each year since they were born. It's blank, so you can write whatever you'd like inside!

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Annie O’Sullivan
Assistant Editor

Annie O’Sullivan (she/her) covers holiday, gift guide, travel, and lifestyle content at Good Housekeeping. She has a degree in magazine journalism from Syracuse University and previously reported for Runner’s World, NBC New York/NY 4 and Woman’s Day. Annie also has experience writing entertainment news and celebrity-focused content.

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Commerce Editor, Gifts & LIfestyle

Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today's shopping network, Reviewed.com. 

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