keepsake
Memory made tangible
A keepsake is a small object kept because it reminds you of a person, place, or occasion: She saved the ticket stub as a keepsake from their first date.
The word emphasizes sentimental rather than monetary value—a lock of hair, a photograph, a dried flower.
Keepsakes are typically given or preserved, not purchased for oneself.
Token from a trip
- remembranceAct of holding something in mind
- mementoToken of recollection
- trinketSmall worthless ornament
- relicPreserved ancient object
token · collectible · curio · knickknack · commemorative · memorabilia · trophy · medallion
Hinged pendant holding keepsakes
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- charmAttractive personal quality
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- ringClosed curve shape
necklace · brooch · pin · medallion · birthstone · anklet · cufflinks
Old valued collectible
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- legacyWhat's passed down
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- bequestGift left by will
family · generations · ancestral · vintage · grandmother's · grandfather's · estate · lineage
Held dear, prized
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
- belovedOne who is treasured
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
- meaningfulHaving purpose or significance
nostalgic · heartfelt · emotional · dear · irreplaceable · priceless · bittersweet · wistful
Gift or current moment
- birthdayAnnual date of origin
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
farewell · retirement · christening · confirmation · Valentine · Christmas · personalized · engraved
souvenir
Token from a trip
- remembranceAct of holding something in mind
- mementoToken of recollection
- trinketSmall worthless ornament
relic · token · collectible · curio · knickknack · commemorative · memorabilia · trophy · medallion · postcard
locket
Hinged pendant holding keepsakes
ring · necklace · brooch · pin · medallion · birthstone · anklet · cufflinks
antique
Old valued collectible
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- legacyWhat's passed down
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
bequest · family · generations · ancestral · vintage · grandmother's · grandfather's · estate · lineage · tradition
cherished
Held dear, prized
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
- belovedOne who is treasured
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
meaningful · nostalgic · heartfelt · emotional · dear · irreplaceable · priceless · bittersweet · wistful · fondness
present
Gift or current moment
- birthdayAnnual date of origin
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
graduation · farewell · retirement · christening · confirmation · Valentine · Christmas · personalized · engraved · monogrammed
- curioscurios, curio, curiosities, curiosity, knickknacks
- gift-givinggift-giving, giving, present, donation, charity
- keepsakesmementos, memento, heirlooms, heirloom, family heirlooms
- keepsakes & craftsscrapbook, photo album, memory book, baby book, memory box
- memoriesmemories, remember, recollections, childhood memory, childhood memories
- sentimental keepsakesengagement ring, wedding ring, locket, memento, heirloom
keepsakeconsumable
Designed to be depleted
disposable · commodity · replaceable · tool · supply
- keepsake boxContainer for cherished items
- keepsake boxesContainers for cherished objects
- childhood keepsakeSaved item from youth