Graduation season is an exciting time, not just for graduates but also for all those people in their lives that have encouraged them along the path that’s led to this moment; one of life’s great milestones.  Why not celebrate this milestone with a gift your graduate will treasure for years to come? Jewelry makes a great graduation gift because it’s something your graduate can carry with him or her as a reminder of this very important occasion.  Graduation jewelry stands a great chance of becoming sentimental heirloom jewelry one day as well, as it passes from one graduate generation to the next.  Who knows?  You could be starting a brand new family tradition with this one little gift. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Past, Present, Future Rings[/caption] Diamonds are a perennial choice in graduation gifts, for their classic elegance and timelessness.  For the college graduate preparing to enter the professional world, a pair of diamond earrings is a beautiful and practical choice.  As your graduate prepares for countless interviews, those earrings might provide that extra boost of confidence that lands the job.  At the very least, she’ll know you’re with her in spirit as she ventures out in the world on her own. A graduation is also an opportune moment for a more personalized gift.  After all, this is more than just a commemoration of a date; it’s a celebration of a person and all their accomplishments thus far, as well as their potential as they continue on this life path they’ve worked so very hard to embark upon.  Engraved pendants are one very versatile option, and an idea that can actually be expounded upon in honor of future achievements, as the cluster necklace trend continues to grow.  Similarly, charm bracelets are a great option for commemorating multiple life events and achievements.  Graduation seems the ideal point in time to begin a personalized pendant or charm collection for your graduate, as this is just the first of many celebratory moments to come. Most importantly, a graduation gift should somehow express the sentiment, I’m proud of you.  Whether that’s expressly conveyed in actual words, or merely implied by the thought itself that was put into the selection of the gift, your graduate should know that this accomplishment is being celebrated by family and friends, as well, and that the belief in a subsequently bright future is unanimous. Congratulations 2016 graduates, families, and friends!