Inspiration Collection — A Graduation Gift Guide by Personality
Graduation season is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate a new chapter than with a gift that speaks to who they are—and who they’re becoming. Our Inspiration Collection features meaningful designs created to empower and uplift. With best-selling inspirational pendants and tags, each piece delivers a powerful message of strength, courage, and positivity.
Whether worn for personal motivation or gifted to inspire, these motivational pieces help grads carry their purpose wherever they go. Read on to find the perfect pendant for your favorite newly minted graduate—sorted by grad personality!
🎓 For the Resilient Grad:
7 Down 8 Up Tag
“Fall seven times and stand up eight.”
Graduating is just the start of life’s challenges—and comebacks. The 7 Down 8 Up Tag is a daily reminder that setbacks aren’t endings: they’re springboards. Available in gold-plated or sterling silver (.925), this tag measures approximately 1/3″ wide by 3/4″ long and reads NEVER GIVE UP, echoing the old Japanese proverb “Nanakorobi yaoki.” It’s the perfect gift for the grad who’s mastered the art of the comeback.
🔭 For the Visionary:
Compass Rose Pendant
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ideal for the big-dreamer with their eyes on tomorrow, the Compass Rose Pendant encourages grads to FOLLOW THE DIRECTION OF YOUR HEART. Crafted in sterling silver or 24K gold-plated .925 silver with enamel inlay, it’s a wearable compass pointing toward purpose and passion.
⛵ For the Trailblazer:
Sailboat Pendant
“Life provides the wind. You control the direction of its sail.”
For the grad ready to navigate uncharted waters, our Sailboat Pendant is a salute to ambition and autonomy. Offered in gold-plated or sterling silver with enamel inlay and a polished sterling border, it reads LET YOUR DREAMS SET SAIL—because the world is theirs to explore.
🦋 For the Free Spirit:
Butterfly Pendant
“A message from heaven or a gentle reminder to embrace the power of positive change.”
For the ever-evolving creative, the Butterfly Pendant symbolizes transformation and fresh starts. Choose sterling silver with enamel inlay or opt for our gold-plated .925 version—either way, her new chapter will feel truly BEAUTIFUL LIFE.
🧘♀️ For the Grounded Grad:
Lotus Pendant
“What we do today is what matters most. The best time for new beginnings is now.”
Help them stay centered as they step into the next season. The Lotus Pendant’s simple elegance—sterling silver with enamel inlay—carries the mantra NEW BEGINNINGS, reminding your grad that every sunrise brings a fresh opportunity.
😊 For the Eternal Optimist:
Smiley Face Pendant
“Before you put on a frown, make absolutely sure there are no smiles available.”
— Jim Begg
Celebrate their sunny outlook with a Smiley Face Pendant—available in gold-plated .925 silver with enamel inlay or classic sterling silver. Its swivel jump ring lets them flip between grin and mantra: keep shining, keep smiling.
🌊 For the Adventurous Soul:
Sea Turtle Pendant
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”
– T.S. Eliot
For the grad itching to explore, this sterling silver pendant proclaims ADVENTURE AWAITS. Let it be their talisman as they dive into new experiences and chart bold paths ahead.
🌻 For the Sunshine Seeker:
Sunflower Pendant
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.”
– Helen Keller
Bright, bold, and endlessly uplifting, the Sunflower Pendant radiates CHOOSE TO SHINE. Available in sterling silver with enamel inlay or gleaming 24K gold plating, it’s a daily nudge to focus on growth, light, and all the good that’s yet to come.
🌼 For the Joyful Soul:
Daisy Pendant
“The happier you are, the more beautiful you become.”
Celebrate the grad whose happiness is contagious. This gold-plated or sterling silver pendant, complete with enamel inlay and a beveled ridged border, bears the message HAPPINESS BLOOMS FROM WITHIN, perfect for someone who brightens every room they enter.
🍍 For the Warm-Hearted Host:
Pineapple Pendant
“Stand tall. Wear a crown. Stay sweet.”
Symbolizing warmth and welcome, the Pineapple Pendant in sterling silver or 24K gold-plated .925 silver sends your grad off with STAND TALL. WEAR A CROWN. STAY SWEET. A regal yet charming nod to their hospitality and heart.
🐝 For the Ambitious Achiever: Queen Bee Pendant
“Even though a bee’s wings are technically too small to lift them to flight—bees fly!”
Empower your go-getter grad with the Queen Bee Pendant, plated in rich 24K gold .925 silver with enamel inlay or in sterling silver. Its declaration ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE reminds them that with courage and belief, they can achieve every goal.
Each piece in our Inspiration Collection is sold separately, with finish options that vary by design—some pendants in polished sterling silver, others plated in 24K yellow gold, and select styles available in both. Browse the full collection to find the perfect pendant that celebrates your grad’s personality and empowers them as they embark on the next chapter of their journey.
