Graduation season is upon us! To all of you with a bunch of loved ones at this age graduating all over the map, we extend our deepest sympathies to your poor Google calendar. Still, despite how complicated coordinating plans for attending the ceremony might be, graduation season is a time of celebration, of marking the achievements of an incredible young adult who made it through what at times seemed simply impossible. This moment is pivotal in that person’s life; it not only represents a recognition of their past efforts as a student, but it also signifies a departure from a previous way of life. High school students become freshmen or tradesmen, while college students and graduate students prepare to enter the workforce. All these graduates are at the cusp of adulthood, and it can be especially meaningful if you give them a graduation present that acknowledges that. Giving the grad you know the gift of truly timeless fine jewelry is like providing them with a stepping stone, one that allows them to define who they are and refine what tastes they have. Simple, elegant jewelry is your best bet for occasions like these, which mark a young person’s true entry into the world of adulthood.
Choose Meira T necklaces for a chic graduation gift
Favored by red carpet regulars like Jennifer Lawrence, Anna Kendrick, Dakota Johnson, and Kate Hudson, Meira T is a jewelry brand designed to make every customer feel like a star. The brand’s distinctive approach to modern feminine design is centered around the wearability of its pieces and the spirit of whimsy they embody. Each necklace features a signature off-center charm, reflecting the brand’s playful approach to fashion. Meira T necklaces are the perfect choice for recent graduates because they are youthful and brimming with vitality, but still utterly elegant. These modern necklaces could represent the grad’s first foray into adulthood, as the young adult transitions into a more mature and more put-together version of themselves. The most essential piece of jewelry for any Meira T admirer has to be their Signature Off Center Disk Necklace. Described as a “must-have in any collector’s jewelry box”, this 14k yellow gold necklace showcases a bohemian yellow gold disk pendant studded with a single diamond; off to the right side of the necklace 3 tiny bezel diamond charms appear in quick succession, creating the distinctive off-center balance of a Meira T necklace. Additionally, at 18 inches, this diamond necklace is absolutely perfect for necklace layering, falling at the ideal place for a middle layer necklace.
For cool grads who favor cool-toned metals, we recommend classics like the Meira T Diamond Cross Necklace with Diamond Disk. This dainty necklace features a sweet and simple diamond cross pendant crafted in 14k white gold and the brand’s signature off-center diamond disk charm. Like the previous necklace, this cross necklace falls at 18 inches, making it a fantastic option for necklace layering.
Try Hulchi Belluni bracelets for a simple and sophisticated grad present
If you want a bracelet that combines innovation, comfort, and sophistication, Hulchi Belluni is your man. Or, er. Brand. The Italian-made pieces of the brand manifest its personal mission to bring balance, positivity, and a one-of-a-kind sense of glamor to its wearers, with each fabulous 18k gold accessory embodying sophistication and individuality. Available in 18k rose gold, 18k yellow gold, and 18k white gold, the Hulchi Belluni Tresore Bracelet with double gold bars and three floating flower pavé stations features the brand’s famous stretch technology. While some stretch bracelets might fall into the trap of appearing matronly or dated, Hulchi Belluni’s gold beaded bracelets keep things fresh and modern, combining timeless miniature gold beads with a long double bar that encloses 3 intentionally off-kilter pavé diamond flowers. She’ll feel like the Bell-uni of the graduation ball with one of these gorgeous gold bracelets as a graduation gift!
Go for ultra-modern femininity with Temple St. Clair earrings
With its illustrious patrons ranging from cutting-edge musicians like Janelle Monáe to fashion powerhouses like Heidi Klum to Oscar-winning actresses like Nicole Kidman, Temple St. Clair is no stranger to red carpets or fashion editorials. Still, it is the woman-owned brand’s approachability and versatility that makes its appeal so enticing. Temple St. Clair's designs take updated notions of femininity and combine them with age-old fine Florentine goldsmithing techniques and eclectic design inspirations, resulting in some of the fine jewelry world’s most unique 18k yellow gold jewelry. The brand covers a huge range of jewelry options, from everyday essentials to red-carpet-ready styles. The former is generally a better option for a graduation gift, as this might be the first time a graduate gets the opportunity to really get acquainted with fine jewelry and hone in on their personal style. Jewelry box staples like the Temple St. Clair Yoga Hoops, for example, function as a fantastic stepping stone to a more elevated aesthetic. These 18k yellow gold wonders hug the ear lobe gingerly, enclosing the ear in a gold loop studded with evenly spaced out gold beading. Versatile by design, these Temple St. Clair earrings have all the makings of a go-to piece of fine jewelry.
An equally classy, but perhaps more dramatic statement can be made by a variation of Temple St. Clair’s signature amulet designs: the Temple St. Clair Classic Amulet Earrings. 18k yellow gold bands delicately embrace a clear rock crystal in these elegant gold earrings, creating a look that is simultaneously modern and mystical. If you give these whimsical Temple St. Clair earrings as a graduation present, you’ll be gifting a graduate just a little a bit of ancient magic and protection to carry with them every day.
Introduce your grad to timeless elegance with a Tudor timepiece
Luxury timepieces are often given as a marker of beginning a new stage in your life. Given to celebrated parents, beloved partners, and recent graduates alike, a truly luxurious timepiece is not just a token of appreciation, but also a symbol of growth. For new graduates specifically, an elegant timepiece is a particularly powerful symbol n a working environment, where it can impress potential bosses and clients, and let them know of your reliability as a determiner of taste. The Tudor 1926 series is an excellent beginning point for a young person just starting out in their exploration of luxury timepieces. Created with Tudor’s distinguished past in mind, 1926 watches are all run by mechanical movements rather than quartz battery power, a deliberate choice that celebrates the iconic Swiss movements that made the Tudor name so famous. While watches in the 1926 series come in 4 different sizes, with numerous dial, hand, and numeral colors, our personal favorite is the 1926 28mm Steel watch. Clean, satin-brushed steel links form the bracelet of this Tudor watch, while a simple white dial contrasts exquisitely with royal blue hands and numerals; on the right-hand side, a small panel shows the date. This watch is the ultimate everyday luxury, combining form and function beautifully, and harkening back to the small-faced vintage watches that Tudor and its sister brand popularized.