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17 silver gifts for graduates

TrendsMar 03, 2016

17 silver gifts for graduates

Sterling silver jewelry is an affordable and meaningful way for consumers to celebrate graduation, and retailers shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to help them do so as members of the Class of 2014 don their mortarboards this spring.

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Alex Woo’s sterling silver Princeton charm is from the designer’s Little Collegiate collection ($168) while the ’14 charm is from the Mini Numbers collection ($48). The silver Yale charm is also part of the Little Collegiate collection ($168). (A number of other schools are available.) 
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Mateo Bijoux’s sterling silver hinged bracelet ($175) 
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Effy’s sterling silver and 18-karat gold “Balissima” earrings feature pearls ($375). 
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These mix-and-match stackable sterling silver rings by Seah include the unisex “Lucky” ring with a round treated blue diamond (middle), and two “Zodiac” bands with six ancient zodiac signs on each band (top and bottom). The set shown here retails for $495. 
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Thistle & Bee’s sterling silver mini oval locket is engravable ($495). 
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Tiffany Chou’s sterling silver large starfish earrings ($125) 
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Midas Chain’s Little Expressions collection offers this sterling silver “Dream” necklace with a 14-karat gold accent ($105) and sterling silver “Love” bracelet with a 14-karat gold accent ($217).  
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Samuel Behnam’s sterling silver and 18-karat gold hammered Balinese-motif earrings ($890) 
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Efva Attling’s sterling silver “Mini Love” bracelet ($150) features a “Twosome” charm, “Crazy Heart” charm and “Pencez de Moy” charm, which means “think of me” in 14th century French, the designer says. 
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Gabriel & Co.’s silver hoops with white sapphires, from the Boutique Silver collection ($325) 
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 This “Vivace” sterling silver chain necklace by 1884 Collection features an Alexander the Great coin, sterling silver disc and blue topaz pendant ($840).
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Jacquie Aiche’s sterling silver “Feather” ring ($240) 
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Chamilia’s graduation-themed bracelet features two beads from the new spring/summer 2014 collection and includes this blue metallic braided leather bracelet ($35) or a solid silver bangle with crystal accents ($120); the beads shown here are the Graduation Cap bead ($45), the Wise Owl bead ($55), the Reach for the Stars bead ($55) and two cubic zirconia beads ($35 each). 
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John Hardy’s sterling silver “Palu” cuff features diamond pavé ($1,200). 
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Anzie’s top-selling sterling silver “Dewdrop Snowflake” earrings feature clear topaz ($275). 
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Lagos’ sterling silver bracelet features two “X” stations and the brand’s signature “Caviar” beading, as well as a freshwater cultured pearl ($375). 
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Daniel Gibbings’ textured sterling silver “Otto” ring with rubies ($450) 
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Sterling silver jewelry is an affordable and meaningful way for consumers to celebrate graduation, and retailers shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to help them do so as members of the Class of 2014 don their mortarboards this spring.

In this slideshow, National Jeweler has highlighted 17 silver pieces that range in price from $125 to $1,200, although most jewelry shown falls between $200 and $400.

While some pieces are clearly celebratory, featuring college mascots and inspiring words, others are simple and classic, and both can be worn long after the last piece of graduation cake has been consumed.

Click through this gallery to see 17 silver pieces perfect for grads. 

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