While birthdays and Christmas are nice opportunities to show appreciation, you don’t need an excuse to let your special someone know how much you love them. A gift, big or small, can bring just as much joy to the giver as to the receiver. Below are four ideas for unique gifts that can be given at any time, for any reason.

1. A Class You Can Do Together

One of the best gifts out there is to come up with a unique date or way to spend time together, and a class on a shared interest fits that mold perfectly. Whether you’ve both been dying to learn how to make artisanal bread or to build a table from scratch together, there is no time like the present. Not only will you likely gain a new skill, but you can be study buddies together and laugh over your shared mistakes.

2. Handcrafted Items

If a class together isn’t quite what you’re looking for, you can instead make something yourself that highlights the depths of your affection. It can be a one-of-a-kind hand-knit sweater or a glass vase you blew yourself; whatever it is, a handmade item shows your beloved that not only are you willing to spend money on them but that they are worth spending precious time and effort to make happy as well. Handcrafted items are a lot of fun because they are made by hand and not by a machine. Taking a class where you make handcrafted items would be a lot of fun for you and your friends.

3. Jewelry

Another crowd-pleaser is jewelry, but a way to make this traditional gift more unique is to choose a less common gemstone to highlight. Malachite, a highly coveted gemstone that was popular in Ancient Egypt, is a great choice for anyone looking for something a little different. It has a deep green color, reminiscent of an emerald, but with a more unusual color pattern. Some companies, like Kiera, know that this sort of stone has a unique look. A 3.5 or 4 on the Mohs hardness scale, you won’t want to wear this as an everyday piece to garden or wash dishes in, but it is an ideal choice to flaunt on special occasions.

4. A Signed Book

Not every gift needs to be large or flashy. A signed book is a wonderful way of showing your partner that you see and know them. You are aware of their favorite author, or their favorite genre, and you are willing to go the extra mile to get a signed copy of a special time just for them. This is a gift that may not be expensive, but takes a huge amount of thoughtfulness, as it often requires some research, as well as standing in line at a signing or pre-ordering a special copy from the author.

Ultimately, anything is special if it’s given with love. A surprise present tells your partner that you were thinking of them and that you want to make them happy. That is truly the best gift of all.