A high school, college or graduate school graduation is the perfect opportunity to splurge on a gift of jewelry. Choose a necklace and earrings set that fits the graduate's personal style. Alternatively, buy a charm bracelet and choose several charms that represent her academic and personal interests. A watch or engraved bracelet makes an excellent personal gift for a talented female graduate.
If you have a large budget and are close to the graduate, purchase her a dream vacation. Buy two tickets to the destination so she can take you or a friend. Think about her travel dreams and goals when choosing the vacation package. If she likes to relax, find a cruise or beach vacation package. For an adventurous explorer, send her on a safari or another outdoor adventure. A graduate in history or art may enjoy a trip to Paris or another European city. If your budget does not permit an extravagant vacation gift, recruit others to help send the graduate on her dream getaway.
Many new graduates are anxious about finding a new job in their field. Help your loved one along by giving her the gift of a successful job search. Purchase a new business suit or other professional attire for the graduate. Alternatively, give her a book on dressing for success with a gift card to a local department store. Inspirational books or autobiographies may jump-start her search for a dream job.
New high school and college graduates may be moving shortly after graduation for work or additional education. To ease the transition into a new home, give a housewarming gift as a graduation present. Make themed gift baskets, such as a kitchen gift basket with cookbooks, cooking utensils or dishes. Many graduates would appreciate new kitchen appliances, a TV, furniture or decorations to make their new house a home.
Giving a graduate cash may seem like a cold, impersonal gift. However, many women graduate with student loans and credit card debt. Providing a monetary gift to a new graduate is nearly always appreciated. Personalize your gift by including a trinket, book or other smaller item with the money. Buy her a gift card to a favorite department store, bookstore or home improvement store so she can use the money to start the next stage of her life.