There are a lot of simple things you can get for groomsmen that will cost you less than $40 and will provide a lasting memento of your wedding day: Money Clip Tie Bar Cuff Links A nice pen A ceramic drinking mug (that you can have personalized with a note from the groom and the wedding date) A nice key fob (the chain that holds all of one's keys together You can also get some nice ideas if you go to a stationery store, as there are a lot of things that can be personalized. I think the nice thing about giving a piece of jewelry, is that it is not often something a man would purchase for himself, and it usually underscores the appreciation of the groom. Good luck.
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