First-class gift ideas to celebrate their graduation

Graduation day is on its way, so to help you spoil the graduate in your life, we've rounded up our top ideas for graduation gifts. From golden glassware to toast to their hard work to a travel guide to help them plan their post-uni getaway, here are nine ideas to give them a graduation to remember.

Aur Mixed Metal Champagne Flutes

Champagne flutes to toast their success

Finishing university is a huge achievement in someone’s life. So, what better way to celebrate than breaking out the bubbly and toasting your loved one with fancy glassware? Whether they are celebrating with friends or family, they will be sure to remember this moment every time they treat themselves to a tipple or two.

Laine Slouch Backpack

A backpack for their graduate job

Whether they’ve landed themself a new job or are in need of an accessory refresh, a backpack makes a practical yet stylish graduation gift idea. Choose one in sleek black to match their work wardrobe. This backpack is an organisational dream - it has two larger compartments to fit a laptop and paperwork, and an external pocket for easy access to essentials.

In Need Of Nourishment Essential Oil Set

A pampering set for a post-graduation glow

After long days (and possibly nights) spent in the library, they are sure to need an extra bit of TLC. This set will have them feeling human again after using the body scrub in the bath, following up with the nourishing body oil, both featuring calming scents of lavender, eucalyptus and ylang ylang.

You Got This Mug

A mood-boosting mug

For those in need a of a confidence boost or simply a celebration of their brilliance, this affirmative mug makes a positive gift idea for graduates. Glazed in bright, uplifting yellow, this mug will sit proudly on their desk while they’re hard at work and serve as a reminder that they’re on the right track.

Esska Cleo Gold Sandals

Some celebratory heels

Finished in shiny gold so they can make a summer statement, a pair of showstopping heels will definitely make them feel like a million dollars long after graduation day and will always be a shiny reminder of a new chapter.

What Do I Really Want To Achieve? Card Set

A goal-making card set

When one chapter of your life ends and another begins it can be difficult to know where to go next. For those who feel a bit lost, this card set is an inspirational graduation gift idea. It aims to pinpoint ambitions and goals and prioritises them in order of importance. They can refer to them in moments of self-doubt and stay focussed on achieving their goals.

Lonely Planet Where to go When Europe

A travel guide for the avid jetsetter

What better way to celebrate than taking a trip? Inspire them with this comprehensive guide from Lonely Planet, with its vast range of European gems for every time of year, from culture-rich city breaks to sunkissed beach escapes and scenic road trips. Curated with weather, costs, seasonal events and crowds in mind, your graduate will be planning their getaway in no time.

Kindred Charm Chain Bracelet

A charm bracelet

In addition to dressing up their graduation outfit, a charm bracelet or necklace is a gift idea they’ll treasure forever. In either silver or gold jewellery, depending on their style, choose the chain and curate the perfect piece for them with different charms, including initials, flowers, and semi-precious stones.

Inhale Exhale Duo Candle

A calming candle

A candle to help them relax after their graduation is sure to be a big hit. Our suggestion is this aptly named Inhale Exhale candle. With two candles in one pot, they can choose from calming eucalyptus and lemongrass or warming cardamom and sandalwood. Better yet, they can be burnt at the same time for a harmonious scent.