Keepsake Ideas for Graduates

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Gifts for good luck, recognizing wisdom earned, and starting new journeys.

Give your graduate a keepsake

that reminds them of all that they have accomplished, and to take with them as they move into their next adventure. Mix and match and create a totally unique gift for your graduate, or choose from our combinations below and simply add your personalization.

 

 

Open Circle features a birth date or graduation date across the top, and a first name along the bottom. A wish bone charm symbolizes good luck, and you can choose the birthstone color bead of your choice.

 

Sterling-Silver-Good-Luck-Cat-Initial-Necklace

 This necklace features the Chinese good luck cat and can be personalized with an initial charm and a birthstone of your choice.

 

Sterling Silver Journey Wisdom Graduation Necklace

This pendant reads; A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP. Featuring an owl charm that represents wisdom, and a small heart that can be personalized with a name or word, up to 5 characters long.

Enter a letters or numbers: A name, initials or a word or the year.

Sterling Silver Crescent Moon Charm

Sterling Silver Personalized Crescent Moon Charm This silver crescent moon charm can be worn on its own as a focal point, and can be personalized with any names, words or numbers to create a special and meaningful piece of jewelry. We offer it two ways, in Large Font, and in Small Font, and it can also be personalized on the back. Click the pictures for more details

Shown with our Starfish, Small Hematine bead, and our Heavy Cable Toggle in Large Font "CELESTE"

The crescent moon is one of man's earliest symbols, appearing as early as 2300 BC. This moon pendant makes a statement when combined with a star and a sparkling bead. The direction of this silver moon charm indicates it is waxing, or growing larger. The waxing moon symbolizes growth and attainment, the perfect symbol for someone who is ready to manifest something new or long sought after in their life. It can also symbolically and literally represent pregnancy which makes it a great charm for a child's name. The moon is also partly responsible for the rising and falling of the tides. This sterling moon charm pairs well aesthetically and symbolically our starfish charm.

14 Karat Gold Personalized Medium Oval Date Charm

This is our Medium Oval Date Charm in 14 Karat Gold, which comes in our large font. Celebrate births, anniversaries, any commemorate any special occasion that calls for an elegant keepsake. Choose your child's birth date to personalize this gold charm, put it on a simple gold chain and add a birthstone to create a beautiful keepsake necklace for a mother. This also makes the perfect anniversary gift when you add your wedding date. These charms are nice as part of a collection of charms.

New! Wise Owl Charm

This little Owl charm is a symbol of Wisdom, Protection & Transition. What a perfect symbol to wear during times of change. Life is always marching forward and although things usually work out for the best, sometimes when you are in the middle of the change it can feel very difficult. This Owl can be worn to remind you that your inner wisdom will guide you, and you are safe along the way.  The Sterling Silver Owl charm also makes a wonderful graduation gift. As you move into your next adventure, this wise Owl guides you safely along your path through the darkness.

MEANING & SYMBOLISM:

Knowledge, Wisdom, Intelligence, Wealth, Protection, Transition

These fascinating creatures have a long history of symbolism. In Ancient Egypt, the Owl was said to aid in the transport of souls into the next life and was thus considered a protector of the dead. Perhaps because Owls are nocturnal and can see in the dark, they were considered the rulers of the night and secret keepers. This was also part of First Nations and Native American cultures who revered the owl's ability to foretell weather conditions and invoked the spirit of the owl when secret knowledge was required.

In Ancient Greece, the Owl symbolized knowledge and intelligence which in turn signified wealth and status. The Owl was the creature associated with Athena, goddess of learning.

In Africa & Australia the owls were the familiar pets of medicine men, seers & sorcerers and were the transporters of secrets. European culture also signifies the owl as the companion of witches.

Here is the Owl in action, celebrating a graduation. This necklace also features our Personalized Medium Oval Date Charm, A Four Leaf Clover Charm, A Small Blue Onyx Bead Charm and a Large Faceted Turquoise Bead Charm.