A 70th birthday is a milestone that marks not just the beginning of a new decade but also a celebration of a life rich in experiences, wisdom, and cherished memories. Reaching 70 is a testament to a journey filled with love, joy, challenges, and accomplishments. This significant birthday is a time to honor the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future.
Finding the perfect gift to commemorate this special occasion can be both exciting and meaningful. Whether you’re looking for something sentimental, practical, or fun, a thoughtful gift can show your appreciation for the individual and make their 70th birthday truly memorable.
Read through our curated list of classic ideas for anyone, funny gift ideas, and specific ideas for women and men (that may appeal to either gender if their interests align)! We hope you can find the perfect gift to mark the occasion!
Things To Consider Before Buying a 70th Birthday Gift
Before choosing a 70th birthday gift, it’s essential to consider a few key factors to ensure that your gift is both meaningful and appreciated:
- Personal Interests and Hobbies: Think about the recipient’s hobbies, passions, and interests. Whether they enjoy gardening, cooking, reading, or traveling, a gift that aligns with their personal interests will be more meaningful and enjoyable.
- Health and Mobility: At 70, the recipient’s health and mobility might be different from previous years. Consider gifts that accommodate their physical abilities and enhance their comfort and well-being. For example, ergonomic gardening tools, a comfortable massage chair, or wellness products can be thoughtful choices.
- Sentimental Value: Gifts with sentimental value often hold a special place in the heart. Consider personalized gifts, such as photo albums, custom jewelry, or memory books, that can evoke fond memories and celebrate the life they’ve lived.
- Practicality: While sentimental gifts are wonderful, practical gifts that make everyday life easier can also be greatly appreciated. Consider items that the recipient can use regularly, such as orthotic slippers, kitchen gadgets, or even a subscription service they would enjoy.
- Celebration Style: Consider how the 70th birthday will be celebrated. Is it a small, intimate gathering or a larger party? The setting and atmosphere of the celebration might influence the type of gift you choose, whether it’s something to enjoy at the party or a gift to be cherished afterward.
Classic 70th Birthday Gift Ideas
Whoever the recipient, these classic gift ideas are great for almost anyone and any situation! Some depend on their interests, but some are applicable for everyone, so see if you spot something they’ll love.
- Something Platinum
Platinum is the classic gift for a 70th birthday. You can opt for jewelry with platinum, such as these his and her rings for a couple turning 70, or bracelets, necklaces like this one, earrings or watches.
- Collaborative Memory Book
A birthday memory book is a gift full of memories that can be opened again and again. Newlywords specializes in making collaboration easy, so you can invite friends, family and community members to contribute letters, memories, and photos to be shared in the book. The recipient can keep this book on a shelf or coffee table to open, read and reminisce for years to come.
- Engraved Glass Set for Whiskey or Wine
For the 70th birthday guy or gal who appreciates a good drink, a special engraved glass or set for their favorite whiskey or wine is a fun and classy gift they can use and enjoy! A whiskey glass set like this one is a great option, or a 1954 wine glass like this one.
- Digital Photo Frame
A digital photo frame displays multiple photos, so they won’t get bored with just one! You can include photos of family and friends, as well as throwback photos from the past so they can relive their best memories. You can continue to change out these photos throughout time when you have new ones to update – perfect for grandkids, travels and more memories!
- Monthly Subscription Box
Turning 70 doesn’t mean anyone has “arrived”, and everyone loves a new experience or recurring gift! Monthly subscription boxes provide a fantastic way to break any mundane routine, and you can personalize the box according to their hobbies or interests. Cratejoy has ideas for just about anything, including:
- Books & Bubbles for the readers who love a good bath
- Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club
- BBQ Grill Masters Club
- Monthly Mocktail Box
- Spices from Around the World
- Gardening Boxes
- Adults & Crafts Crate
- Faithbox for Religious Folks
- Mystery Game Box
There are so many more, from snacks and drink items, to travel boxes and anything else you can dream up!
- Self-Heating Ember Mug
Ember Mugs are the invention everyone who loves coffee and other warm drinks has been waiting for! They keep drinks at an exact temperature for hours, so there’s no need for re-heating or drinking cold coffee!
- New York Times Custom Puzzle
You can get a NY Times puzzle made with a front-page article, which can be from their birthday, for example! They can enjoy putting together the puzzle and even get it framed afterwards if they choose.
- Tickets To A Show Or Concert
From their favorite band or musician, to the symphony, a movie or a play, a ticket to a show is a fabulous gift because the birthday individual can have a night out to enjoy! You can buy tickets for yourself to join them, as well and include dinner and/or dessert as part of the evening (or day if you attend a matinee)!
- Top Quality Binoculars
Whether it’s for birdwatching, travel or star-gazing, Nikon has binoculars for just about any activity the birthday recipient is into.
- Echo Dot Smart Speaker With Clock
An Echo Dot is a great gift for anyone, but especially those getting older, because now is the best time for them to learn how to use it (my grandmother couldn’t learn when we tried to get one for her in her late 80s). It’s great for anyone for asking questions, playing music and checking the time and weather, but you can also make calls, so it can help as people age with safety concerns as well!
- Wine Tote &/or Wine Box Subscription
For anyone who loves wine, for when they purchase it to bring home or for when they bring it en route to a get-together, this classy leather wine tote makes a perfect gift idea!
You can pair the tote with a monthly wine box subscription from Vinebox to help them try new wines (and maybe even share with you)!
- Premium Coffee Subscription
Atlas Coffee Club sends coffee beans from all around the world each month, so for any coffee lover, they’ll enjoy seeing what new blends they love and getting a world travel experience from the comfort of their home!
- Kindle Scribe &/or Audible Subscription
For the readers, a Kindle Scribe can allow them to carry as many books as they want, as well as pdfs, on the go so they’re never without their current read (as well as options for the next read)! The Kindle Scribe also includes a pen with notebook and drawing access, all on a screen that feels like paper instead of a computer screen!
For those who would rather listen, an Audible Gift Subscription gives one new credit for a book monthly, and there are free options, podcasts and the option to buy additional books at any time.
- Foot Massager
Homemedics has multiple options for foot massagers, from Shiatsu, to foot and calf massagers and more! The birthday person can relax any time, while watching TV or reading with this amazing gift idea.
- Massage Chair
If you want to go even bigger, you can opt for a massage chair from Titanchair. Anyone who appreciates relaxing will love this gift, and it’s extra perfect for those who can use some pampering in their life!
- Cleaning & Home Maintenance Services
If the birthday recipient is still cleaning their own home, cleaning and home maintenance services make an appreciated gift that can allow them to get needed repairs and to have a break from cleaning! Services from Care.com or TaskRabbit are great options.
- Blue Zones Cookbook
The Blue Zones Cookbook is a popular one for anyone looking to eat good food that is healthy, and that is used in the “blue zones”, or places around the world where people live to be 100+. A lot of the recipes come from places in the Mediterranean for example, with lots of spices and quality ingredients. If the birthday person loves to cook or wants to practice more healthy habits, they’ll love this gift!
- Health Monitoring Band
Health monitoring bands from places like Whoop or Apple give people access to data about their health, from exercise, to heart rate to sleep information. It can provide helpful information as well as motivation to continue practicing healthy habits.
Funny 70th Birthday Gift Ideas
If you’re looking for something funny, a gag gift or anything to give them a good laugh, here are some well-loved options!
- A Hat or a T-shirt
There are lots of options online for funny hats and t-shirts, including this one that says “I’m 10 in dog years”, or ones that are classic car-themed, or this golf-inspired one. There’s also this hat that says, “Made In 1954, All Original Parts”. Give them a laugh that they can wear to share with others!
- Cute & Witty Personalized Travel Mug
For anyone who brings their coffee or other drinks with them on the go, a personalized travel mug makes an extra-thoughtful and fun gift! This example is personalized for women – it’s pink and includes their name, plus the phrase “It took me 70 years to become this fabulous and perfect”. This example is not personalized but says, “Vintage 1954: Weird being the same age as old people.”
- A Funny At-Home Mug
Another idea for those who drink hot drinks mostly at home is a funny at-home mug, like this one that says, “I came, I saw, I forgot what I was doing. I went back, I got distracted. When did I turn 70? Is this my cup? What’s going on? I have to pee.” It also includes personalization with their name, and is sure to give a good laugh again and again!
- Personalized Caricature or Bobblehead
Bobbleheads.com is a great place to order a bobblehead with their likeness, or you can opt for a caricature from Give A Caricature. My family got a caricature drawn for my grandfather years ago, and for his 80th birthday celebration we had it put on wooden nickels to give to guests (he loved trading wooden nickels)! These kinds of personalizations make things so fun, in my opinion!
- Happy 70th B-Day Toilet Paper
For a true gag gift, this 70th birthday toilet paper does the trick – plus, if they actually use it, there’s no waste involved (pun not intended but it works)!
- Funny Socks
If they need socks, or just love wearing fun socks, get them a hilarious pair for their 70th! This pair of black everyday socks has the number “70” all over, plus “It took 70 years to look this good!” on the bottom! This pair of fuzzy pink at-home socks says “I’m not 70, I’m 18 with 52 years experience” on the bottom.
70th Birthday Gifts For Her
Whether you’re searching for a gift for your mother, grandmother, co-worker or friend, or other family member, these gifts are selected especially for the women in your life.
- 7 Rings for 7 Decades Necklace
A necklace with 7 rings, like this one with side-by-side rings, or this one with stacked rings, is a classy gift for women who love jewelry! It makes this milestone birthday special with a new piece of jewelry they can proudly wear.
- Jewelry with Her Birthstone
Another jewelry idea is to choose a piece that includes her birthstone, like earrings, a necklace, a ring or a bracelet. Kendra Scott has a variety of options for every birthstone!
- Personalized Cutting Board
This personalized engraved cutting board is for mothers – it says “mom”, as well as including number of kids or grandkids if applicable and the current date. This one is perfect for moms who love to cook!
- Canvas Tote Bag
This canvas tote bag with a cosmetic bag says, “1954 vintage” with flowers on it, and the added cosmetic bag has a “Back In 1954” text with facts about the time period. The tote bag has a classy black trim and rounded handles to make it comfortable as well as a shoulder strap, making it a perfect gift for anyone who brings things on the go, travels or even to use as a beach bag!
- Fun Earrings
These colorful, beaded earrings are fun and loud for anyone who loves to dress up in a fun way! They feature the number “70” and are perfect for a birthday celebration and to wear anytime to celebrate this milestone!
- Spa Day
A spa day voucher for a local spa is a perfect gift for the birthday recipient to wind down, relax and know they’re valued, loved and appreciated! Anyone who needs a good relaxation day, or just loves the spa experience, can benefit from this thoughtful gift.
- Fun Wine Tumbler
This fun and witty wine tumbler says, “21 with 49 years experience” and features flowers and pink letters. It’s perfect for drinking wine anywhere it’s allowed!
70th Birthday Gifts For Him
Whether your dad is turning 70, or your grandfather, or another family member, friend or coworker, these gifts have been chosen with them in mind!
- “70 and Still Swinging” Golf Ball Set
This set of 2 “70 and Still Swinging” Golf Balls is perfect for the golf-obsessed birthday recipient. They’ll love adding these to their collection and showing them off on the course – not to mention, it’s another great excuse for a golf day!
- A New Watch with Their Favorite Color Band
A fancy new watch is a great gift for anyone not already attached to a watch that’s in good condition, and Fossil has great options in different materials and styles. They also have a “Men’s Watch Finder” to help you if you want to find the perfect fit. You can also get them a new watch band for their favorite watch (or options for a new one)!
- Orthotic Slippers
Give him some extra arch support when he’s hanging at home, to help protect his feet in comfort and style with options from OrthoFeet. These can also be worn outside, so it makes it easy to go out for the mail or a neighborly chat!
- Engraved Leather Wallet
A personalized leather wallet from a place like Leatherology is a classy and fun gift for anyone in need of a new place to store their cash and cards! They have a variety of colors and styles, including money clips available. They also have travel bags – check out this “For Him” Gift set for travel!
- Personalized Fishing Lure
For the fishermen, a custom fishing lure with a personalized note of love and appreciation is an exciting gift idea! You could also get matching lures if you go as a family to make the trip extra special!