Sometimes an afterthought when it comes to personal gift giving, business card holders are some of the most useful and efficient items for any businessman or woman. The professional purposes, of course, are clear. When you’re out networking and meeting various business contacts, it’s absolutely vital that you have several business cards available at all times; business card holders give you a sleek, refined place to carry those cards.

But the personal uses of business card holders are often forgotten; not only are they an element vital to any business-person, they are also fantastic gifts. Constant use of business card holders forces them to lose their luster and elegance quickly, so members of your friends and family are almost always in constant need of a new one. And when Father’s Day or graduation comes quickly rolling around the corner, what better way to show your love and support than a token that speaks volumes for your faith in the person receiving it?

Of course, business card holders don’t have to be used for holding business cards only. Quite the contrary! These sleek metal pieces are perfect for carrying a number of items, many of which are relevant to people who rarely, if ever, set foot inside an office. Business card holders are great for holding credit cards, other people’s business cards or even mini-invitations (or RSVP reminders), so consider purchasing one for someone planning a wedding or similarly huge event. If you’ve ever been in charge of planning an event, you know that keeping track of tons of different credit cards, business cards and invitations is a constant struggle. These items will definitely help keep a planner’s life a bit more organized.

The single most amazing aspect of business card holders is the ease with which they can be engraved and personalized. What was once maybe an expected gift for someone who had been planning to buy one anyway becomes heartfelt and personal with a well thought out engraved message. Want to thank your business team for a job well done or wish your recent graduation well on his or her upcoming career? Have their initials engraved on a business card holder in a classy and dignified font; there’s no better way to give a business-person a little luxury than a personalized item like this. Your gift recipient may even consider this their “lucky” business card holder, always using it in certain high-profile situations. How amazing would it be to give the gift of luck?