Graduation Gifts, Selected by Major
Can you believe it’s graduation season? With how long this winter seemed to last, it’s hard to wrap my brain around the fact that school is almost finished, finals are nearly here, and this year’s graduates will be lining up to receive their hard-earned diplomas soon. We’ve been getting lots of inquiries lately for gift ideas so I’ve assembled my favorite options from our shop, if you would like to take a look…
For the Finance Major
Sterling Silver Engravable Money Clip, shown in Block Stripe ($114) and Plain ($105)
Kids these days may not carry cash, but these sterling silver money clips hold credit cards just as well and would serve as the perfect extra-special gift for your budding financier. You could engrave it with her initials, graduation date, or “save for retirement,” if you really want to hammer the point home.
For the English Major
&Co. Simple Bangle, available in sterling silver ($150) and 14 karat white, rose, or yellow gold ($600)
The Simple Bangle is perfect milestone gift. Gift her one for graduation and add to her stack when she gets published for the first time, lands her first editing job, or publishes her first book. We recommend adding our stamped date option to the inside to commemorate each achievement.
For the Business Major
Sterling Silver Tie Bar ($105)
Interviewing for your first entry-level position is grueling work. Graduates have to prepare sometimes hundreds of applications, coordinate (hopefully) dozens of interviews, and somehow find a way to knock the socks off of an HR coordinator who has seen it all, just to get that second interview with upper management. A thoughtful sterling silver tie bar is a great way for him to carry a token of good luck from you while looking polished and put together in a way that will help him stand out from the crowd.
For the Creative Arts Major
Sterling Silver and Copper Handmade Cuff ($150)
It can be difficult to shop for a creative soul, but this copper and silver cuff strikes the perfect balance between unique and refined…and would be the perfect upgrade from her hemp bracelet. We love the two-tone look of the copper against sterling silver and the cuff can be engraved on the inside or outside with her respective commemorative date.
For the Philosophy Major
&Co. Shape Shifter Studs, available in 14-karat white, rose, or yellow gold ($95)
Oh boy, the philosophy major. I was one! There is no better way to set a foundation for yourself in examining the crazy world in which we live. That said, philosophy majors need to be adaptable and find creative ways to apply their degrees, so our Shape Shifter studs are a great option for your graduate who has just spent the last four years asking “why?” and now needs to answer “how?” May her winding path take her to success.
- About the company
Alexandria & Company is an Old Town-based workshop and design studio specializing in creating and restoring fine jewelry and silver hollowware. They are the in-the-know jewelers of Alexandria and have been serving clients out of their small workshop for decades. Tucked in their historic building on South Royal Street, the team at Alx&Co. brings a personalized, modern approach to their craft – this is not your average stodgy jeweler or antique shop. Visit them during their walk-in hours or online to view their collection of handmade fine jewelry or to drop off a repair project; or, if you’re feeling creative, make an appointment to talk about that custom design project you’ve been imagining.
inquiries@alxandcompany.com | alxandcompany.com
121-B South Royal Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
703.548.0659
Design Studio Walk-In Hours (all jewelry services): Wednesday – Saturday 12-6pm
Silver Workshop Walk-In Hours (all silver repair and restoration services): Wednesday or Friday 12-6pm, or by appointment
Appointments encouraged for custom design.
2 Comments
Can you customize the size of the bracelet? I have a small wrist and bangles are usually way too big. Let me know and I’ll be by!
Hello Jaime,
We can absolutely customize the size of the bracelet. We offer then in three “standard” sizes online, but each piece is custom made so we can always measure your wrist and make the bangle to exactly what you need. If you wanted to go ahead and buy one in a standard size, we can always resize it once you have it if it’s not quite right. Our workshop is on-site so resizing is usually a very straightforward process.
Hope that helps!
Meaghan