The right personalised gift for him is something he'll use every day with words only you would choose. Start with who he is to you, husband, partner, son or brother, then pick a piece that fits his routine and engrave a name, a date or an inside joke.

Men are often called the hardest people to buy for. Usually it's because the gifts are generic. Make it about him, and it gets easy.

How do you choose a personalised gift for him?

Ask three quick questions before you shop:

• What does he carry every day? Keys, a wallet, a watch. That tells you what he'll actually use.
• What does he never take off? If he already wears a chain or ring, he'll wear one more.
• What's your shared story? A date, a place, a nickname. That's your engraving.

What's a good personalised gift for a husband or partner?

For the person you share a life with, a date says the most. A calendar keyring marks your day with a small heart, and a Personalised Band Ring can be engraved inside, so the message is only his. If he likes to dress up, Personalised Cufflinks with your initials and his feel like a secret handshake. Browse more in gifts for husband.

What do you give a son or brother?

Younger men tend to like pieces that look strong and simple. The Heroic Man Dog Tag Set comes with a classic rectangular tag and a superhero cutout, both engravable front and back. He can wear one and keep the other on his keys, or you can share the set between two brothers. A Washer Disc Keyring is another easy win: the outer ring and the inner disc each take a name or a date.

Is jewellery a good gift for a man who doesn't wear it?

Yes, if you choose the right kind. A keyring or a dog tag he clips to his bag never feels like "jewellery" to him. It just becomes his. That's why keyrings are one of the most loved gifts we engrave for men.

Which personalised gifts suit Christmas?

Christmas is a good time for something he'll keep all year. A few ideas by budget and style:

• Small and meaningful: a tag keyring with a photo or a short message.
• Something to wear: an engraved dog tag on a chain.
• For the big day: cufflinks for a wedding or a Christmas party.
• For a couple: a matching keyring pair, one for each of you.

If it's for dad, our guide to jewellery for dad goes deeper. You'll find every option in Personalised Gifts for Him.

What is a meaningful gift for him that isn't generic?

Anything engraved with a date, a name or a phrase only the two of you share. The words make it personal, the piece just carries them.

Can I engrave a photo on a gift for him?

Yes. The Personalised Tag Keyring and the Personalised Dog Tag can both be engraved with a photo as well as text.

Can the message be hidden?

A Personalised Band Ring can be engraved on the inside, so the message sits against his skin and only he knows it's there.

What metal are the pieces?

Silver pieces are Monel Silver and the gold tones are Moneil Gold and Moneil Rose Gold. They're waterproof, non-tarnishing and hypoallergenic, so they suit a man who won't take them off.

What if he wants to swap or it's not right?

Every piece is covered by our 365-day warranty and 100% Love It Guarantee.