Graduation Gifts for The Class of 2023

21 JUNE 2023 EDITOR - H. SAMUEL

We’ve got watches and jewellery that’s bound to earn you the title of the best-gift-giver-ever. From diamond earrings to everyday timepieces – We've rounded up the most special graduation gifts they’ll love and treasure long after the ceremony. Our on-trend styles will have them strutting into the workplace (and across the stage) with confidence.  

Pop. Fizz. Clink. Let’s celebrate the class of 2023 with our perfect presents for graduates. 

GRADUATION WATCHES: THEIR TIME TO SHINE 

A sentimental nod to how much time and effort they’ve put into making it this far, a watch is a piece that’ll forever remind them of their time as a student. 

We’re loving Rotary watches at the moment. Here are our top three favourites.  

Classy, versatile and functional. Rotary’s Henley GMT is a timepiece for the international businessperson. Something they’ll wear every day, in and out of different time zones.  

How? The timepiece keeps track of a second time zone with its yellow arrow tip hand.  

It’s a 40mm stainless steel case with a three-link bracelet and a striking deep green dial which displays its luminous baton indices, hour/minute hands, and a date window. Made for durability with sapphire glass and a water resistance of 100 metres.  

The ultimate graduation gift? Rotary’s Regent. The epitome of power, style, and endurance. The perfect choice for the discerning graduate. It’s got a black sunray dial adorned with luminous hour markers and a date window, all in a brushed stainless steel 40mm case. A gift for the graduate to take into every day with nothing but confidence. 

A feminine watch? 

Powered by a quartz movement, this timepiece guarantees accurate timekeeping, so they’ve never got an excuse to be (fashionably) late. The Kensington Ladies Watch. It’s a 32mm cushion case with a classic silver-grey dial. Sleek and stylish. The dial is adorned with indexes and a date window at six, protected by scratch-resistant Sapphire glass. 

The Kensington Ladies Watch represents a new generation of timeless elegance, making it the perfect graduation gift. Its fluid form, impeccable design, and exceptional craftsmanship ensure that it will be cherished for years to come. Gift the Kensington Ladies Watch to celebrate achievements and offer a symbol of style, grace, and versatility as they step into their future. 

MEANINGFUL GEMSTONES 

Coloured gemstones are taking over this summer and we’re here for it. Whether you’re after a bracelet, earrings or graduation necklaces – gemstone jewellery makes the perfect gift, thanks to its meaningful messages. 

For graduation gifts for her, our just dropped bezel-set bracelets, earrings, rings and necklaces are perfect for getting that on-trend layered. The diamonds are for strength, sapphires for honesty, rubies mean (no shocker) love, and emeralds signify new beginnings, so just pick the one that speaks to your grad. 

For celebrating graduation, we’re drawn to malachite jewellery. It encourages the wearer to take risks and to take responsibility for one's thoughts, actions, and feelings – perfect for someone about to step out into the big, wide world. Or opt for red jasper, known as a stone of endurance. Our Diamond and Red Jasper Signet Ring is not only totally on trend but has loads of meaning (to take them into their next chapter in clarity, and style).  

GO BOLD WITH GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY 

Sleek silver or bold gold? It’s the age-old question. And for their sentimental jewellery we want them to love it. So, make sure you carefully consider your graduates metal of choice.  

If they do like the golden touch, we are simply obsessed with our 9ct Yellow Gold T-Bar Paperlink Chain Bracelet. It’s bold, versatile and is the perfect addition to their wrist stack.  

If gold’s not their thing, then go for anything silver toned. This could be sterling silver, platinum or white gold. Whether it’s a chain, pendant, tennis bracelet or ring, we’ve got a wide range of silver jewellery that’s bound to turn heads.  

GRADUATING WITH DIAMONDS 

Diamonds are everyone’s best friends. A stone known for its rarity and beauty, is there really a better grad gift than diamonds?  

We just love a Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace. To elevate any ensemble, it’s a perfect present for the graduate who likes the finer things in life. And it’s a good way to celebrate their achievements in the most sparkly way possible.  

An extra special grad gift? Our 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Studs. Crafted from 9ct white gold these earrings are the epitome of elegance. Something that says you’re proud of them and a piece they’ll treasure for the years to come.  

Or if you’re after a gift to keep the hip pocket happy, go for our 9ct Yellow Gold Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings. They’re made from Zirconia and it has the same dazzling sparkle as diamonds. 

SELECT THEIR STYLE 

So, whether you’re looking for graduation gifts for friends or a family member, birthstone jewellery is perfect for a personal touch that they can keep forever. Want to go that one step further? Engraved graduation gifts are the ultimate in personalisation, whether it be a signet ring, pendant, ring or watch. Heads up: Not all of our items are able to be engraved – if an item is suitable, you can find a tick box on the product information page which says 'engrave this item'. 

With our top picks of graduation gifts, you’re sure to find a style to make them smile. And remember, graduation isn’t just for university. If you’ve got a tiny grad moving on and up to school, find the perfect preschool graduation gifts in our collection of gifts for children.