Gift-giving may or may not be your love language, but there is no denying that a personalized gift makes someone feel special. From custom jewelry pieces to one-of-a-kind scented candles, here in Hoboken + Jersey City, you can find a customized gift idea for all occasions. Keep reading for gift ideas that can be personalized + stores in Hoboken + JC that offer personalization.
Art Mango | 30 Mall Drive West, 2nd Floor, Jersey City
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What’s not to love about art made while sipping on some wine (or a fun mocktail)? This is the sort of gift that allows you to create a work of art that you can give to your loved ones. You can even give the gift of an art session and allow them to create what they want. Either way, Art Mango, located in the Newport Mall, provides two-hour creative sessions for anyone looking to sip and paint. Pick the session, any day of the week, from their extensive calendar showing what art will be created on what day. It’s also possible to get the team to come to you.
Custom Ink | 706 Washington St, Hoboken
Many know Custom Ink as an online website to create merch, but there is also an outpost right on Washington Street in Hoboken where you can meet with a representative in-person. Creating a customized shirt or hat for a fun family event or bachelorette party can really take your celebration to the next level. Visit the website to begin creating or to book an appointment.
Read More: A Guide to the Unique Boutiques in Hoboken + Jersey City
Happy Box | 720 Monroe St Suite C-511, Hoboken
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Sometimes it can be tough to find the right personalized gift for someone out of town. Now, Happy Box can do personalized curation and shipping for customers. Headquartered in Hoboken, Happy Box creates personalized boxes for any and all occasions from birthdays and anniversaries to divorces, there is a gift box right for any season of life. Visit the website and choose what to include from candies and treats to mugs and cocktail components. It’s easy to make a one-of-a-kind box fit for a friend or even coworker.
Kanibal & Co. | 197 Montgomery St. Jersey City
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Kanibal and Co. is a true hidden gem in Jersey City. They have so many bits and bobs, clothes, and more themed around New Jersey and Jersey City. They also have beautiful antique pieces, including jewelry. It’s lesser known, but they also create customized jewelry pieces from jewelers in Jersey City and Manhattan. Creating a special piece for that special someone could be just the gift you are looking for.
Love Locked | 353 Grove St, Jersey City
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While this store is known for its amazing engagement rings, the team creates customized jewelry of all shapes and sizes. From gemstone rings to beautiful earrings, there are so many types of jewelry to choose from. What’s even better is that “stones that are conflict-free, goods that are repurposed, and merchandise that is fair trade is of the utmost importance” to Love Locked.
Rewax and Unwine Candle Bar | 2 Division Street, Jersey City
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Ranging from $49 to $65, there is an event for everyone. Visit to make your own candle as a perfect gift for whomever you need. With over 50 scents, you can mix and match to create your one-of-a-kind smell. The candle can be the gift, or even the experience to create the scent of their dreams. There are events for girls’ night, date night, and everything in between.
See More: Where to Get Permanent Jewelry in North Jersey
Wicked Scents | 163 2nd Street, Hoboken
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This place is a nose’s dream. The products here are mostly locally sourced and provide a wide array of seasonal scents. There are perfumes and candles – which are not customized – but you can also get a DIY candle-making kit so that you can give a customized gift to the pickiest person who likes things to be just the way they want. While not exactly customized, Wicked Scents also has a subscription box that the team carefully curates each month with delicious-smelling soaps, candles, and more.
