Graduation gift
Gifts specially selected for the graduate
Explore our wide universe and find inspired for the perfect graduation gift. We’ve gathered the best gift ideas to guide you to the right gift.
Get great ideas for graduation gifts
Have you been invited to a graduation party, or do you just want to give a recent university graduate a gift? We’ve gathered our best suggestions and gift ideas here. Explore our wide assortment and find inspiration for the perfect graduation gift.
What should you give to a newly qualified graduate?
Getting your master’s degree is quite a feat. Five years of intense studying at university, followed by a 50-page thesis and thesis defence at the end. The new graduate has most definitely been buried in books and on their computer for a long time, and now a new world of job-hunting and possibly moving out of their student accommodation awaits. It deserves a celebration. So what do you give to a recent graduate? What’s an appropriate gift?
A master’s degree is a milestone in someone's life, and it marks the transition to working life. This person is on the threshold of a new chapter, and it’s all incredibly exciting and new. To celebrate this person in the best possible way, find the perfect graduation gift here. But the perfect gift depends entirely on who is receiving it. For example, does the recipient enjoy spending time in the kitchen? Then you could give them a chef’s apron or something else for the kitchen. Do they collect a specific set of crockery? Then they most likely enjoy receiving extra plates or mugs. They have probably lived on student grants for the past five years, and so their money has most likely gone on books or beers on a Friday night, rather than on designer products and decorative vases. So you could delight them with a beautiful design that they will treasure for years to come, regardless of whether the gift is for a man or a woman. Whatever you think of, the person will be happy that you gave them a gift and made the effort to think of something they would love.
What should the gift cost?
Price varies from person to person, and also depends on your relationship with the graduate. If the graduate is your brother or daughter, you naturally want to give a them slightly larger gift than you would if they were your friend’s daughter or a distant relative. It also depends on whether you are just passing by with a gift, or whether you are invited to a graduation dinner party. If you are going to a party, you will typically buy a gift for around DKK 500, and perhaps more if you're close to the person.
When giving gifts to your loved ones, it's always the thought that counts. It’s a happy day when the final exam is over and you get your diploma. So you don't have to worry about spending a lot of money on the gift. In our selection, you’ll find gifts in all price ranges.
A personalised gift
When giving gifts that mark something important in our lives, you should consider whether the gift should be classical or personal. A personal gift doesn't mean you have to be creative and make it yourself. It just means that you have thought about what the recipient is interested in, and have chosen a colour, brand or interest that they like. Then the gift becomes personal, because it shows that you know them. It's always wonderful to receive a gift like that, even if you didn't know you wanted it. Because it's the thought that counts.
But what could a personalised gift be? Of course, it depends on who you give it to. For example, you could give someone a gift basket and fill it with the things they love the most. Does she enjoy baking? Then give them a basket containing a cookbook, an apron, a couple of tea towels, and a cake tin with homemade cookies. Or does the recipient love their morning coffee? Then give them a coffee cup or a to-go mug that they can carry along to their new job.
The safe choice
If you don't you know the graduate particularly well, or if you would rather give them a timeless gift that symbolises their big day, then you're almost certain to find something in our wide range of Danish, renowned quality designs. You could give them an iconic design that will bring joy to their home and remind them of a great achievement. Like a beautiful vase from Lyngby Porcelæn or one of our other Danish design icons, such as the wooden figures from Kay Bojesen. The iconic monkey is a gift that is always well received, and it comes in several sizes, so you have some to choose between. You could also consider giving them a clock from Arne Jacobsen. It would look great on their bedside table or in home office, where they will probably spend their time working in the near future.
Graduation gift for him
You have been looking forward to him finally finishing his studying and assignments. Now you want to celebrate that he's done. It can be an achievement to find just the right graduation gift for him, because you want it to fit right in to his cupboard, to ensure that he is happy with it and actually benefit from it.
When it comes to finding great gift ideas for him, start by thinking about his needs. Will he be moving into a bigger place now that he has got his first job? Then he will need some interior design pieces for the living room, kitchen and bedroom. You could also consider his interests and choose a gift based on that. Does he enjoy a good bottle of red wine? If so, our wine glasses are a great choice. You can find red wine glasses from both Holmegaard and Rosendahl in our range, and you can supplement them with a lovely bottle of Barolo, or add a couple of white wine glasses, so he has them too.
Graduation gift for her
What’s the perfect graduation gift for her? Yes, you may feel like you’re floundering, but fortunately we are here to help. We are ready to help you with inspiration and gift ideas that will delight and excite. Gifts come in many shapes and sizes and, as a newly qualified graduate, a stay at a spa or another type of experience will undoubtedly be well received. Here at Rosendahl.com, however, we are particularly pleased with utility items and designs that bring joy for many years to come. Gifts like these have the advantage that they last longer. For example, if you give her a vase from Holmegaard, she will be able to use it in everyday life for fresh and dried flowers. She can also put pampas grass in it to decorate the living room beautifully. A Lyngby vase is also an iconic graduation gift that she is sure to appreciate. It is such a versatile and classic vase, that she’ll be able to use it in a multitude of ways. Even at Christmas, she could use the vase as a Christmas decoration with an Advent candle.
As such, there is no tradition of what to give as a graduation gift. The classic gifts are flowers, wine or a piece of jewellery. But if you’re looking for a gift that delights and hits the mark, look at her needs and interests. Perhaps she would like kitchen utensils or table setting products, such as a beautiful damasque tablecloth or a water carafe. The possibilities are endless, and as long as you use your heart to guide you, you will be sure to hit the mark.
Spend time finding gifts for the graduate
The day on which the thesis is delivered and defended is a day that is remembered. It’s one of the most important days in our lives, because you’re on the threshold of adulthood and about to step into it, together with everything that entails. Such as a full-time job, finances, family and so much more. Therefore, you should take your time in finding the right gift, so that the recipient does not have to exchange it. Because we want to avoid that. Therefore, it pays to spend time thinking about what you should give. The gift is important to the recipient, as is the wrapping. Therefore, if you make sure to wrap it up nicely and add a personal card, you will be set.