When our customers are shopping for retirement gifts, they are very thoughtful about matching the gift to the recipient. Clients want something personal and unique and want to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach. They want to engrave a personal message and want the gift to be meaningful and something the recipient will cherish and proudly display. In the search for the perfect gift, gender is sometimes a consideration.

Gender stereotypes aside, some gift items and the materials used to construct them tend to slant more feminine or more masculine. Feminine materials are typically brighter, lighter, and more delicate while masculine materials are typically heavier, thicker and darker in color.

The most popular gift idea for women is an engraved crystal or art glass vase. 

Here are a few of our favorite suggestions:

Elegance Art Glass Vase | Celestial Glass Vase | Colleen Cut Crystal Vase

The most popular gift idea for men is an engraved wood clock or heavy decanter. 

Here are a few of our favorite suggestions:

    Captain’s Clock  |   Grand Arch Clock  |   Connery Decanter

The most popular gender-neutral retirement gift idea is an engraved crystal bowl or plate. Here are a few of our favorite suggestions:

Edmonton Retirement Bowl | Glass Hexagon Plate | Revere Trophy Bowl

Once you select your gift item, view our wording ideas in the resources section of our web site.

The Awarding You experts are able to discuss your retirement gift program goals and budget and will work with you to find great options for your organization. Contact us today and we will craft a solution that meets your needs 800-753-3384.