AFTER YEARS of hard work and study, this year’s new graduates have earned a break from their books and the admiration of their family and friends. Gifts that help remind them of home, maintain memories of their beloved university or put them a stylish step ahead of their post-grad competition will be enduring tokens of all that they’ve achieved.
1. COLLEGE BEAD COMPANY
NECKLACE: Sterling silver college necklace with gold-plated heart and crystal ball accents
TELL ’EM THIS: Just because she’s leaving her alma mater behind doesn’t mean she can’t show school pride. She’ll be reminded of happy times when she wears this necklace. They’re made for a huge number of universities and sororities, too.
WHO’S IT FOR?: Outspoken alumnae
MSRP: $69
(248) 336-9347 | collegebeadco.com
2. MEIRA T
necklace: Pearl necklace in 14K yellow gold and diamonds
TELL ’EM THIS: Pearl strands are iconic, elegant and a great gift for a rite of passage, but sometimes — especially to young people — they’re a little intimidating. This necklace, with its pearls of graduated sizes and off-center diamond accents that twinkle, is the ideal alternative.
WHO’S IT FOR?: Not-so-prim pearl fanciers
MSRP: $850
(212) 398-0606 | meiratdesigns.com
3. ENDLESS JEWELRY
BRACELET: Leather bracelet with sterling silver and gold-plated gemstone charms
TELL ’EM THIS: The chic leather bracelet is a contemporary foundation for a charm bracelet, whether wearing only one or a whole collection. Begin with a starter charm that celebrates something she loves and watch her bracelet evolve with time.
WHO’S IT FOR?: Someone who’s still discovering her style
MSRP: $270 (as shown)
(855) 665-8555 | endlessjewelry.us
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4. MOVADO
WATCH:38mm Movado Bold watch with quartz movement and stainless steel and yellow gold ion-plated case and link bracelet
TELL ’EM THIS: Watches might not be essential for keeping time as they once were but this sleek, unisex model is as much jewelry as it is a timepiece. Its shine adds an ultra modern, sophisticated element to getting dressed.
WHO’S IT FOR?: Punctual sticklers for style
MSRP: $795
(800) 810-2311 | movado.com
5. MAYA BRENNER
NECKLACE: State necklace on a 16-inch chain
TELL ’EM THIS: Even if she’s leaving her hometown, she can keep a reminder of it with her always. These state necklaces are available in sterling silver or gold (and with an optional diamond to mark the location of a city). They’re the perfect way to connect to others who are from the same part of the world.
WHO’S IT FOR?: The grad who’s moving far away
MSRP: $130 to $445
(213) 627-2756 | mayabrenner.com
6. ANNE SISTERON
STUDS: 14K Maddie white gold studs with moonstone (0.43 TCW) and diamonds (0.07 TCW)
TELL ’EM THIS: Studs never miss, but with moonstones they feel slightly less formal and have a hint of color, too. The pointed diamond details give the earrings an edge. She’ll wear them to work and stick with them after hours.
WHO’S IT FOR?: The grad who wants to look polished, minus the effort
MSRP: $370
(310) 550-0716 | annesisteron.com
This article originally appeared in the February 2016 edition of INSTORE.