Our Favorite Jewelry Gifts For Auburn University Graduates

If you’re not interested in an official class ring, but still want a ring that shows off your Auburn spirit, you have options! Auburn spirit rings might feature the university’s striking orange and blue school colors, Auburn-related motifs, and more! If your grad has a more distinctive style, Auburn-inspired rings are a great alternative to traditional class rings.   

2. Auburn Logo Necklaces and Pendants

Some ladies prefer necklaces to rings, and there are plenty of Auburn-inspired necklaces available to those grads who love a nice necklace. Graduates with more active lifestyles might also want a piece of jewelry that’s less ‘out there’ than a ring. Necklaces and pendants are easier to tuck away when busy, and shown off when the moment is right.

Options include school logo pendants with diamond accents, bold blue-and-orange necklaces with sparkling sapphires, and understated bezel necklaces with lots of layering potential. There’s no way to go wrong with styles like these–just choose the one you think your grad will like best!

3. Charm Bracelets and Stackable Jewelry

Charm bracelets are a wonderful option for grads who like to collect memories and sentimental tokens. The most special characteristic of a charm bracelet is that you can add to it for many years to come. Start the bracelet with a few beautiful charms that nod to Auburn–its beauty, traditions, and your graduate’s experiences. From there, your graduate can create their own bracelet, filling it with symbols and motifs that they find meaningful.

Stackable jewelry is another great way to give your grad a gift they can customize and add to for the rest of their lives. Stackable rings are simple, easily interchangeable rings that your graduate can collect, mix and match with endless fun and fashionable combinations. Simple bands with orange and blue sapphires are a fantastic place to start. 

4. Classic Watches

Whether the next step is an internship or training program, graduate school, or a position at a company, every graduate could use a watch. Practical and fashionable, watches are a beautiful gift for a young person transitioning into adulthood. 

Classic styles are a sleek option for grads with more traditional tastes, or who are going into fields where formal attire is expected. Modern styles are fantastic for grads with bold style, or those entering a business-casual environment with more room to experiment in their work attire. 

We’re proud to offer both Auburn-themed designs and more classic designs, so you can find a great gift for any graduate.

5. Custom and Engraved Jewelry

For the ultimate personalized gift, custom jewelry is the way to go. Whether you want to 
fully design a piece of jewelry from start to finish, or get a custom engraving on a 
ready-to-wear piece, Ware Jewelers can help you create something one-of-a-kind for 
your favorite graduate. 

Popular engraving ideas include graduation years, the map coordinates of Auburn, Auburn chants or mottos, and personal messages from friends or family members–but the possibilities are endless!

Fully custom designs allow you to create a piece of jewelry that is truly one-of-a-kind. From the shape of the piece to its finest details, to the gemstones or engravings that make it truly special, custom jewelry design puts you in the driver’s seat. Work with our team of custom jewelers to create something just for your grad–with a special meaning they’ll treasure forever.

IV. Jewelry Gift Ideas for Every Graduate

1. For Her

Beyond Auburn-themed jewelry, there are countless options for your jewelry-loving graduate. If you aren’t shopping for school spirit jewelry, consider getting her some staple jewelry items to help her start a collection she can wear throughout adulthood. Simple yet elegant pieces like diamond stud earrings are versatile options she can count on to add sparkle to any outfit. Minimalist necklaces and dainty stacking rings are great starter pieces she can mix, match, and add to for decades to come. 

2. For Him

Watches are the go-to gift for male graduates, and for good reason–they’re a style statement, a professional necessity, and a sentimental keepsake, all in one. But these days, guys have more great jewelry options than ever. Signet rings–similar to a traditional class ring style–and leather or metal bracelets are other popular options for gentlemen’s accessories, and they’re all versatile pieces he can use for a lifetime.

3. For Sentimental Grads

If your graduate loved every second of their time at Auburn, get them something to remember the journey by. Jewelry is a wonderful gift precisely because it can capture memories and emotions unlike anything else. Particularly sentimental pieces include custom or custom-engraved pieces that represent the most treasured aspects of their Auburn experience.

4. For Trendsetters

Trendy graduates preparing to make their mark on a new job, a new city, or a new 
school need some jewelry to keep them looking sharp and feeling confident! For these 
graduates, we recommend versatile pieces with a modern twist, like layering necklaces or stacking rings. Goodbye Auburn, Alabama–hello next steps in a lifelong journey!  

Style: Are they more classic, or do they lean more trendy? Jewelry should match your grad’s tastes, so before you make a purchase, try to picture your grad wearing it. Does it look like something they could pair with their favorite outfits, time and time again?

Lifestyle: Is your graduate a gym fanatic? Do they plan to work with kids? Do they do woodworking in their free time? If they’re involved in hands-on or intense activities like these, choose durable jewelry that can keep up with their fast-paced lifestyle. 

Also, consider the fact they might move around quite a bit in the next few years as they chase new opportunities. If you’re worried about them losing their jewelry, a piece with a clasp–like a necklace or bracelet–might be a safer choice than a ring that might slide off, or an earring that might get pulled out. And consider giving them a jewelry box alongside their gift, just to be safe!
Future Plans: Before you choose a piece, think about where your favorite grad is going next. Someone headed to medical school or another hands-on occupation needs more low-profile jewelry. Meanwhile, someone headed to a traditional office environment can safely wear more fragile pieces.

Emotional Value: How sentimental is your favorite grad? Do they treasure their college memories, or are they excited to move forward? Consider including some nods to their time at Auburn if they’re particularly sentimental.