Walking on that podium to get handed a diploma, after years of work, feels as much an achievement as saying ‘I do’. It’s graduation season and at 77, we want to celebrate with you. So get ready: it's high time we find that perfect graduation jewellery gift.
Diamonds are the perfect symbol for something as special as a new diploma: born under intense pressure over billions of years, they show strength, fortitude and resilience. They are unbreakable, just like you. And just like you, they shine the brightest in these once-in-a-lifetime moments. Here are our jewellers’ top picks for graduation jewellery gifts. We’ve covered all bases, from small graduation gifts to super-sparkly showstoppers. Enjoy!
The Delicate ‘Well-done-you’ Gift: Tea Collection
The Tea Collection is undoubtedly the best option if you are looking for a small and wearable diamond piece. With round diamonds set on a chain thread, the Tea bracelets and necklaces can be worn alone or stacked with other jewellery.
Tea Petite Bracelet and Tea Necklace
Why we love it: Tea is the most versatile collection that caters to every price point. Choose a single diamond piece for a small congratulatory gift, or select a piece with multiple diamonds, such as the Tea Petite Necklace with 12 stones or the Tea Petite Eternity Ring.
Tea Petite Eternity RingThe Pop of Colour: Idyll Yellow Diamond Pendant & Studs
Summer is here, and what better way to inject a bit of sunshine into your wardrobe than with a sparkling diamond? The Idyll diamond pendant and stud earrings are set with buttery yellow diamonds, adding colour and contrast to any graduation jewellery collection.
Idyll Earrings and PendantWhy we love it: The pairing of yellow diamond pendant and studs makes for a unique graduation gift, and will forever call back to memories of Summer’s optimism and exciting new chapters. These pieces are also set with lab-grown yellow diamonds, making them more accessible to a range of budgets.
The ‘Wear Everyday’ Option: Asteria Diamond Studs
When you graduate, all that hard work comes to an end and you radiate happiness and optimism for weeks. These Asteria diamond studs make the ideal gift as they go seamlessly with any outfit. The secure butterfly backs make them wearable day-in day-out: a touch of sparkle greeting your every step.
Why we love it: These are by far the best ‘wear-them-so-much-they-become-part-of-you’ earrings. The Asteria studs offer the right amount of sparkle, while still being light-weight and very comfortable. They also come in a lab-grown diamond option, making them more affordable.
The Ultra Personal Gift: Birthstone Bracelets
Graduation gifts are the best when they have a small, personal touch. Our recently launched birthstone bracelets are just the ticket when it comes to small, wearable pieces that tell of a story. Each bracelet is set with either one or three birthstones, depending on you or your loved-one’s birthday month.
Why we love it: Graduation is all about celebrating the achievements of your nearest and dearest. The personal touch of a birthstone bracelet says: ‘You are who you say you are, and we love you for that’. The meaning and folklore around birthstones offers endless symbolism for you graduation jewellery.
The ‘Girl’s Best Friend’: Georgina Drop Earrings
At graduation, you are also allowed to be a little extra. Dare we say, a tad dramatic? After all: you earned this! So here is an option for all you loud and proud girls out there. Celebrate your moment with the Georgina earrings. Set with either round, pear or cushion diamonds, these earrings call back to 18th-century Georgian jewellery.
Georgina Pear EarringsWhy we love it: These unique earrings feature a vintage cut-down setting, that is, small little incisions in the metal surrounding the diamond. This helps your stone shine even more, and elevates your look so you stand out among the crowd.
