Best Inscriptions for Personalized Graduation Gifts
Are you studying up on the best graduation gifts?
Everyone loves a personalized gift, and we've put together a thoughtful list of inscriptions, quotes, and ideas to help you ace this year's gift-giving test.
Whether you're shopping for high school graduation gifts, the college graduate in your life, or celebrating a Ph.D., we've got handcrafted, beautiful presents to celebrate your loved one's accomplishments and to remind them that the world is their oyster.
Congratulations to this year's graduates! We are so proud of you. You've overcome so many challenges with grit and grace, and we can't wait to see what you'll do next.
Best Sayings for Customized Graduation Gifts
Your Graduate’s Name
Our Personalized Oyster Jewelry Dish is a sweet token for the student who has dreamed of hearing their name called as they walk across the stage. This personalized graduation gift comes in an eco-friendly box that lovingly reminds the recipient, “The world is your oyster!”
Each Personalized Oyster Jewelry Dish is handcrafted in our Charleston studio and is perfectly sized for jewelry, soap, or small treasures. The Personalized Oyster Jewelry Dish is pictured with our glamorous Kiawah Island Earrings. From $30
Class of 2021
After endless nights of studying, writing papers, and homework, your graduate earned that class ring! A Customized Gilded Oyster Ring Dish inscribed with their class year is the perfect graduation gift to showcase a class ring and celebrate their accomplishments. Display this heirloom, personalized gift on a coffee table, nightstand, or bookshelf as a unique coastal decor element. From $30
Alma Mater’s Name
Hats off to this year’s graduating class! Personalize their graduation gift by adding the name of their alma mater for a thoughtful and elegant present that’s sure to spark fond memories and conversations for years to come. Pair this Gilded Oyster Ring Dish with house cufflinks, a Mantra Bracelet, or even a tie pin for something extra special. From $30
No Grit, No Pearl
This one goes out to all the graduates burning the midnight oil to crank out that last term paper! If getting a diploma teaches you anything, it’s that it takes grit and fortitude to accomplish your dreams.
Honor the work that’s behind them and keep your graduate focused on their upcoming goals with a “No Grit… No Pearl” inscription. Add this motivational saying to the Gilded Oyster Ring Dish in our Graduation Gift Basket for Delivery; this sophisticated gift basket also contains a Grit Adjustable Bolo Bracelet, which reminds the wearer of their strength and tenacity. From $60
The World is Your Oyster
The universe is awash in possibilities for our young graduates, so give them a personalized graduation gift that celebrates their endless potential by adding the mantra, “The world is your oyster!” Did you know this famous quote actually originated from a Shakespeare play? What a fitting inscription for literature majors, bookworms, theater lovers, and budding playwrights!
“The World is Your Oyster” Ring Dish is one of our bestsellers, and our customers love to pair this customization with a piece of our Lowcountry jewelry for a heartwarming birthday present, graduation gift, or thank you gesture. From $30
Carpe Diem
What better way to inspire your graduate than by adding the words “Carpe Diem” to their graduation gift! Credited to the Roman poet Horace, this timeless phrase translates to “seize the day” and has been a cherished and uplifting life philosophy for centuries.
We love to add this upbeat sentiment to our Gilded Oyster Ornament and display the ornament on a mantle, hanging from a doorknob, or draped over our favorite vase of flowers. From $25
Cheers!
After they toss their caps in the air, raise a glass to your college graduate and their bright future. Drape a “Cheers!” Oyster Wine Charm over a bottle of their favorite champagne, or let us wrap up our Cheers Wine Charm Set with a bundle of our Girls’ Night Wine Glass Charms.
Each purchase of the Cheers Oyster Wine Charm Set allows us to recycle 40 oyster shells from Charleston area restaurants back to Lowcountry oyster reef restoration projects to help clean our ocean and restore our beloved coastline. $100
Adventure Awaits
Embrace the possibilities by adding “Adventure Awaits” to our Gilded Oyster Ring Dish! We love this popular contemporary saying for its anticipatory nature and optimism. It’s equally applicable to your loved one’s epic cross country road trip, their first internship, a job interview, or the great unknown. Nestle this handmade graduation gift inside an inspirational Canvas Zip Bag with a Los Poblanos Lavender Lip Salve and Travel Candle for the gal on the go. From $30
Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
Give your graduate a heartfelt sendoff with this beloved Confucius quote. Let our in-house calligraphy team inscribe this saying on a Gilded Oyster Keychain to help them stay centered and motivated no matter where life takes them.
The supple leather tassel is available in 5 gorgeous hues; choose the tone that best reflects your graduate and clip the keychain to one of our Renewable Fiber Beach Totes for a glamorous and personalized graduation gift. From $40
Oh, the places you’ll go!
Excitement meets whimsy when you add this famous Dr. Seuss quote to your customized graduation gift. We love to add this sentiment to our signature Gilded Oyster Ring Dish and give it to graduates with a Flying Wish Paper Kit and Elegant Letterpress Greeting Card that reads “you are magic.” From $30
Knowledge is love and light and vision.
After the last diploma is handed out, the true test of learning is what’s carried in your heart, as embodied by this beautiful quote from renowned author and disability rights activist Helen Keller. We love to add this powerful quote to both our signature Oyster Ring Dish and our Extra Large Gilded Oyster Jewelry Dish, ideally sized for bracelets, soap, bath salts, and other treasures. Pair this personalized graduation gift with a Sugarboo Leather Journal for an elegant, unforgettable present. From $30
Bible Verse
Let their guardian angel guide the way when you personalize your loved one’s graduation present with your favorite Bible verse. For an intentional graduation gift, tuck a Customized Oyster Jewelry Dish into one of our handwoven Blessing Baskets, which remind the recipient to count their blessings and practice gratitude. The Blessing Baskets are available in three sizes and distinct patterns, so you can choose the aesthetic that best fits their unique personality. From $30
Well Wishes
Whatever your well wishes for this year’s graduating seniors, let our in-house calligraphy team help you say it in an elegant, flowing script. Let us add your words to our Gilded Oyster Jewelry Dish, a strand of our Oyster Blessing Beads, an Oyster Shell Ornament, an Oyster Keychain, a Clam Shell Jewelry Dish, or an item in our Customized Gift Basket. We also love to tuck a sweet sentiment inside our Crystal Wishing Bottles for a gentle, whimsical touch.
We are so proud of this year’s graduates. They’ve overcome so many challenges to flourish and succeed, and we can’t wait to see what they accomplish next.
If you’re looking to celebrate your graduating senior with the gift of quality time, we would love to host a Mala Workshop in their honor. During the workshop, you’ll set your intentions and enjoy a guided meditation and tea ceremony before learning how to make your own Mala Mantra Necklace, a beautiful necklace and spiritual tool that pays homage to Buddhist prayer beads. Connect with a team member today, and let us tailor the experience to your loved one.
One Love & Blessings,