30 Stunning Gift Ideas for a Sweet 16 Birthday

Trust us, teens (and women) are into Ana Luisa jewelry. The New-York designed line offers real and gold-plated accessories for everyday and elevated wear. These 14k gold-plated Giulia Huggie hoops come in small, medium and large sizes.

Makeup gurus will be obsessed with this trifold vanity mirror that has three different magnification options, LED lights with adjustable brightness and a space in the base to hold jewelry, makeup products or hair ties. Our GH Institute testers appreciated the fold-up design and that it can swivel 180 degrees.

Music star Sabrina Carpenter's highly rated perfume comes in a bottle that resembles a candy bar, a sweet gift for the sweet 16. The scent has notes of chocolate with undertones of vanilla.

Celebrate their birthdate with an astrology-themed, handmade scented candle — the scents change depending on the birthday.

Compact and portable, this battery-powered bluetooth speaker turns any outing into a party. It clips right onto a bag (or beach chair) for hands-free music. Plus, it's water-resistant, lightweight and can be bundled with a charger or charging cable for hours of tunes.

In our opinion, Beats Solo3 wireless headphones are worth the investment. They have up to 40 hours of battery life plus, with the Fast Fuel five-minute charge, your teen can quickly add another three hours at the last minute. It pairs with an iPhone or Android and there's a built-in microphone for taking phone calls. Note that these are not noise-cancelling.

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A classic faux-fur throw blanket will be their new best friend come wintertime. Available in a bunch of colors and sizes, there's really no going wrong with this fluffy, fuzzy pick.

Regardless of how big of a party they are having, cake will be served. Gifting them an engraved knife and server set to use at the party is not only practical, but also sentimental. We know someone who is well into her 40s who still has the knife from her sweet 16.

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We know you might think it's impersonal, but it's actually considerate. Let them finally get the thing they've been eyeing for months, or use it towards other gift cards (like Roblox or Starbucks).

A travel backpack is essential for the kid who is always on the move, even if they aren't going on vacation. They have practice, sleepovers, camp, concerts — you name it. This waterproof bag, available in five colors, has a specialized compartment to store shoes. It also has a clip-on pouch for extra storage that can be removed and used as a shoulder bag.

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We're proud of this generation for prioritizing their mental health. This notebook for daily reflection lets them log their mood, plan their goals and mark events they have to look forward to.

Initial necklaces are the thing, and this one has just a little quirk to show her individuality: The initial rides along the line of the chain rather than dangling off of it.

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Gen Z is starting to "lock in" on hobbies. If your 16-year-old has expressed interest in learning ukulele lessons, this beginner bundle kit comes with everything she needs to start, including a case to carry it all in.

He's getting older now, so he probably has a few everyday essentials he needs with him when he's on-the-go. This beautiful leather case can be personalized with his name or initials.

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There are so many reasons to choose preserved roses, like these, over a regular bouquet. They come in so many colors and styles, but also, they last at least three years, according to the brand.

This 6-inch galaxy moon globe is a one-of-a-kind gift. According to the brand, the sphere uses actual data from a NASA satellite to project a 3D effect on the moon's surface. The included remote allows you to choose which colors to project.

On our Good Housekeeping Institute list of the best mini fridges, this one is for the skincare-obsessed teen. The fridge keeps products chilled at about 40˚F, ideal for storing moisturizers, serums and more.

This gender-neutral belt bag from Lululemon is perfect for concerts and other outings. The Good Housekeeping Institute rated it one of the best fanny packs. It comes in tons of colors, is for boys or girls, and teens can wear it over their shoulder, across their body or around their waist.

The 16-year-olds we know are mostly all shoe-obsessed. These wild, spiky, unisex (sold in men's sizes) sneakers are designed by musician A$AP Rocky and, according to the brand, made for "the concrete jungle."

A small but impactful gift that any Swiftie will love — whether there's a car key to go with it or not. It's part of a song lyric from Swift's epic 10-minute version of "All Too Well."

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