There doesn’t seem to be a defining history of when jewelry was given as birthday gifts, but we do know that 180,000 year old mummies have been found wearing self-adornment items Couldn’t some have been birthday gifts?
There are more U.S. birthdays in August than any other month. THE MVEye, a leading consumer research firm, has published its latest report providing valuable insights into this major gift-giving celebration.
We asked female respondents point-blank what do they really want as a birthday gift?
Fine jewelry at 20% beat out flowers, spa treatments and event tickets
But retail gift cards, clothing came before jewelry/watches
For both women and men, a meal out is still the number one requested birthday gift as well as the one most given for both genders.
Birthday gift-giving has changed over the past 5 years.
Noted changes from our past research include a 35% increase in $100+ event tickets for her since 2021.
Other significant findings:
38% of respondents said they spent $100+ for jewelry versus 65% said they spent $100+ for event tickets (even though only 11% of women really want event tickets as a birthday gift)
And in the category of gifts for him- 72% of gift givers spent $100+ on watch/jewelry gifts vs 43% who spent $100+ on event tickets.
Who is receiving birthday gifts?
Receiving a tangible gift, not just a greeting card, were 62% of spouses/partners, 62% of parents, and 57% of daughters. Best friends have now moved towards the top of the list with 54% receiving gifts. Siblings at 51% and sons at 49% round off the top 6.
The gap between the number of women and men who receive jewelry/watch is shrinking. Twenty-eight percent of respondents say that they have purchased jewelry/watches for women and 21% said for men, only a 7% difference.
What type of jewelry are women receiving?
Necklaces/pendants 77%
Bracelets and earrings both 68%
87% of men said that they have purchased diamond stud earrings as birthday gifts for her
THE MVEye's Birthday Gift-Giving Research Report provides valuable insights into the sentiments, gift preferences, and celebration plans surrounding birthdays. The study's findings offer a glimpse into the connections between family and friends. Download a FREE copy of the full report at THE MVEye
Marty Hurwitz
THE MVEye
+ +1 8054594455
[email protected]
Visit us on social media:
LinkedIn
