Your 50th birthday is a big deal, and for women it’s a really big deal. You definitely want to acknowledge the day, whether it’s with something big or a smaller gift to say happy birthday. These are some ideas for 50th birthday gifts for women, plus some invitations and party supplies that you can get to create a memorable celebration for her.
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A cool metal floral display.
I love this garden art, it’s made from metal and would work indoors or out. It’s a nice gift for someone who enjoys gardening because she can put it in the house or in the garden.
Buy her a round of golf.
If the woman who’s turning 50 plays golf, get her a certificate for a round of golf at a nice local course. Pair it with some customizable golf gear, 
and you’ll have a present that she’ll enjoy and also be able to use later.
Custom message in calligraphy.
If you have a special poem or you’d like to write a letter to celebrate a birthday, Swaying Letters provides custom calligraphy and artwork that you can have made, then frame to give as a gift. It would be a welcome keepsake, and a personal message is always memorable.
A stylish handmade hat.
Plan a fancy surprise brunch party, and ask people to wear hats. This handmade vintage inspired cloche hat could be your gift to the birthday girl at the party so that everyone is wearing their finery to celebrate.
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A nice jewelry gift.
A pretty pearl and crystal bracelet is a nice statement piece that will fit any style. The pearls are freshwater pearls, and the crystal is the color of the June birthstone, so if that’s her birth month it works even better!
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Something for “me time.”
Natural Body Comfort’s reusable heating pads are nice gifts that the birthday girl can use for relaxing in warmth at the end of the day. This set can be heated in the microwave to warm them up, and rewarmed multiple times.
A Digital Subscription.
Giving a gift of an Audible membership will let the birthday girl choose her own audiobooks and podcasts to listen to. This is a great idea for someone who likes to have something to listen to during a workout or while working.
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Lavender sachets.
A simple lavender sachet is a multipurpose gift…She can use them in dresser drawers. linen closets, or put them near her pillow for the fragrance while she’s sleeping. Lavender is a natural relaxing fragrance, and it fits everyone!
Custom throw pillow with a monogram.
A personalized pillow cover with a monogram will fit in with any decor. Make it a family name letter, or if the woman who’s turning 50 is single, put her first initial on the pillow cover.
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Unique Gemstone Jewelry.
Stony Mountain Jewelry creates individual pieces that are made with silver settings and natural gemstones.
Each piece is unique and there’s a range of prices so that you can find something to fit your budget, whether you want an investment piece or something under $50.
Boho beaded jewelry.
Megan Petersen Jewelry is created from small seed beads that are handcrafted into wearable works of art that include bracelets, anklets, and earrings, plus many more categories of accessories that you can give as a personal gift to the birthday girl if she has a Bohemian Spirit.
Birthday party supplies.
For a wide range of personalizable party invitations, favors, and supplies, the best place to go is Zazzle. You can choose from a wide range of themes and designs, customize them, then have them printed and shipped to you or download the invitations to send electronically.
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Elegant peony notecards.
If she likes blank cards that can be used for multiple purposes, these peony notecards can be used to write thank you notes or a letter to a friend or family member later.
Stylish glasses chains.
Kalx Designs makes pretty eyeglasses chains that will help a busy lady keep track of her readers or sunglasses. They’re stylish and are nicer than a standard cord strap. They come in gemstone, blingy, and acrylic styles.
Custom name tumbler.
Does your friend have a funny nickname or a special word they use a lot? No. not that kind of word! Have it put on a tumbler with a customized name and font.
A surprise dinner out with friends.
Sometimes just getting together with friends to celebrate is the best gift. Get some customized invitations that you can have printed on Zazzle, or personalize then download, and get the gang together for a nice dinner out.
Vintage kitchen finds.
If the lady turning 50 is into the retro look, get her some vintage home decor and kitchen tools from Ag’s Vintage Cove. She has a wide range of decorative items and accessories that could be both useful and nostalgic! These red-handled tools are an example of the things that she has in stock, but the assortment changes regularly as she sources new finds.
Party favors.
These customizable wine bottle labels can be added to champagne bottles for the party to make it personal.
Gemstone bracelets.
Krisia Art has a wide range of jewelry gifts, including these healing gemstone bracelets.
If the birthday girl is a lover of natural stones and zodiac jewelry, this shop has a wide variety of reasonably-priced jewelry gifts that she’s sure to love.
Fun postcards.
These cute postcards from Ila and Alice would be a nice gift, along with a nice pen and postcard stamps, for someone who likes sending and receiving real mail. If you live a distance away, you could get a set for both of you and pre-address them to start a postcard exchange where you alternate sending cards to each other.
A funny tote bag.
This funny tote bag will probably ring true for any woman who’s turning 50, whether they like it or not. Make sure that the birthday girl has a sense of humor about herself, and Susan Newberry Designs will take care of the rest.
Custom garden markers.
Order these custom garden markers with words that you choose. If your friend is a gardener you can choose whatever words you want to stake out her seedlings.
Fun wine bottle holder.
I don’t even know how this works, but it apparently does, and it’s guaranteed to have the recipient running to find a bottle of wine to try it out! These wooden wine bottle holders are handmade in Ireland and can be customized if you’d like to add a name or message.
Colorful pickleball paddle.
A colorful pickleball paddle that can be customized with her name is a fun option for a woman who’s taken up the sport. I have these on Zazzle in multiple colors and designs, so check them out here: Pickleball paddles