These Initial Necklaces Have Over 4,000 5-Star Reviews on Amazon

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She's taken her last exam, turned her rental textbooks in and flipped her tassel, now it's time to celebrate! Your high school or college grad is gearing up to embark on her next big adventure, and she'll need your support and love every step of the way. To help you find the right present for the big send-off, we've gathered the best graduation gifts for her that we could find through tons of internet sleuthing and recommendations from our gift experts.

This list has everything from sentimental keepsakes to practical (yet cute) ideas that she can use every day. Before you start shopping, consider what she'll need most as she writes this next chapter. If she's headed to college, gifts that would be useful in her dorm room are key. If she's taking a gap year, something to inspire and motivate her is the right fit. We know it's a lot to think about, but don't worry, any of these presents would make a great gift for her, no matter where she's headed.

If you've landed on this guide and it doesn't feel like quite the right fit, be sure to check out our guides to graduation gifts for him, nursing school graduates and people who've just finished their law degree.

Glass Drinking Can With Straw

She can take all her favorite drinks on the go with this glass drinking can. It'll hold up to 18 ounces of coffee, tea, juice and even a cocktail if she's in the mood.

Morse Code Bracelet

With a secret message just for her, this cute bracelet is perfect for celebrating her new chapter. It's made of stainless steel and has a lobster claw clasp that makes it easy to take on and off.

Graduation Plaque

She'll never forget to enjoy the journey with this cute graduation plaque, which is also a great value at under $10. It's also compact at about six inches high, perfect for displaying in her new cubicle or bedroom at home.

Graduation Bookmark

She'll have time to read for fun now that she's closed her last textbook. For under $7, we'd consider this stainless steel bookmark one of the best deals on this list, and it'd make a great add-on to a larger gift, too.

Makeup Bag

This sweet makeup bag will hold her cosmetics, phone, wallet, keys and more! Made of linen, it's also printed with an inspiring message that is sure to make her smile.

Initial Necklace

She'll be able to wear this simple necklace with literally anything. The minimalist style comes in gold, rose gold and silver finishes and can be personalized with her initials. It also comes on a 16" chain with a 2" extender so she can play with different lengths.

Ceramic Ring Dish

Perfect for holding her class ring (along with her other favorite trinkets), this ceramic dish hits the mark of sentimental and practical just right. With over 4,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, it'll also come in a gorgeous red gift box to save you time wrapping.

Password Book

While this gift might seem a bit boring, it's actually extremely useful as she enters this next phase of life. Her first big girl job will come with tons of passwords, along with all the other things she has to remember.

Adventurine Ring

A stone of growth and change, this adventurine ring is the perfect crystal for her new journey. The sterling silver band also has decorative leaves that are subtle enough for everyday wear. Not bad for under $30!

Compact Mirror

Great for touch-ups, this rose gold compact mirror will fit right into the palm of her hand. It's also engraved with a message that'll help motivate her throughout the day.

Custom Leather Jewelry Box

A lovely graduation gift for her, these custom leather jewelry boxes are perfect for organizing all her favorite pieces. They come with slots for rings, dividers for earrings, hooks for necklaces and a pouch for everything else. This gift can also be personalized with her name and birth flower as an added bonus.

Graduation Desk Sign

If she just finished a Masters degree, this desk sign is the gift for her. It's made of wood and also comes with a metal stand to hold it in place.

I Wrote a Book About You

A great gift from parents, this fill-in-the-blank book asks questions about the giftee to help you create a truly one-of-a-kind gift. You can go silly or sentiment (or both! ) with your responses.

Engraved Keepsake Box

Available in a few different colors, she can keep all of her mementos from the big day inside this classy box. You can customize it with the year if you want, or just go with her name.

Handwriting Bracelet

Jot down a short (but seriously sweet) message and send a copy to this Amazon seller, who will turn your words into a silver, gold or rose gold bracelet.

Graduation Tumbler

There's nothing cuter than this personalized tumbler. It can be customized to look just like her, and will keep her drinks safe on the go.

Ode to Home State Dish Towel

While it can be used in a pinch, this dish towel is more for decoration. She'll proudly hang it with the poem or illustration facing out, so everyone can get a glimpse of the place that made her who she is.

Graduation Wine Labels

While the labels themselves might not be keepsakes, once you wrap them around a nice bottle of wine or champagne, you have something truly special. Tell her to save the bottle for her next big occasion.

Pillow Slides

Wearing these best-selling pillow slides has been described as "walking on clouds" by Amazon reviewers. With over 12,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, these slippers will be perfect for dorm showers or her weekend runs to the market.

Leather Luggage Tag

Next stop: wherever her heart desires! While it may just be a luggage tag (and a chic one at that), this Kate Spade pick will remind her that the world is ready and waiting for her.

Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Depending on how you steep it, cold brew typically has a stronger flavor and more caffeine compared to standard coffee. That said, she can brew up to four servings in this pitcher and pour out a cup when she needs a pick-me-up.

6-Can Personal Mini Refrigerator

This mini refrigerator is perfect for high school or college grads since they'll need to keep their drinks away from mooching roommates in the dorm or their first apartment. It holds up to 6 cans, but she can store much more in it, maybe even leftovers from dinners out.

Echo Dot

Small but mighty, the Amazon Echo Dot can do everything from tell her the weather to play her music. Thanks to Alexa, she can do it all hands-free!

Bedside Shelf

How nifty is this? The shelf will attach to any bed frame, allowing for her to keep her drink, book and remote all within arm's reach.

The Naked Roommate

This New York Times bestselling book is an essential read if she's heading off to college. It offers advice on everything from dating to difficult roomates, and more.

Puffy Laptop Sleeve

Her laptop is her, well, everything. Keep her 12" or 13" computer nice and secure with this trendy case, available in neutrals, pastels and cute patterned styles.

Classic Bath Towel Bundle

New chapter, new towels — that's how it goes, right? Upgrade her bathroom with this five-piece set, including two bath towels, two hand towels and a bathmat, in Brooklinen's absorbent Turkish Cotton.

Small Crossbody Bag

Little by little, she's trying to make her wardrobe look more adult. Start her off with this day-or-night crossbody, which has an interior pocket and built-in card slots to keep everything organized.

AirTag

Tell her to attach this tracking device to anything she frequently loses — her keys, wallet, backpack, you name it — so she can track it down with her iPhone or iPad. It'll save the both of you a major headache.

Luxury Shower Steamers

Self-care treatments are often costly and time-consuming. Enter: shower steamers. These in particularly are great because not only do they smell great, but they have an extra-large size for more uses.

Neon Sign

How cool is this? There are so many different colors and fonts you can pick from, plus you can go with anything wording. Her name is a popular choice, but really, the options are endless.

Gift Card

A gift card never falls flat, but you can make it more special with this graduation-styled box. The best part is, you can load it up with any amount you want.

Collegiate Pouch

These adorable 100% cotton pouches will hold everything from her car keys to lipstick. They're also hand-woven, and can be personalized with her alma mater.

We Should All Be Feminists: A Guided Journal

In Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s eyes, feminism is a "lifelong journey." So, as she's about to embark on her next chapter, encourage her to sit down, fill out the prompts in this book and reflect on how she'll make the world a more fair and equitable place.

Wireless 3-in-1 Charger

The more gadgets she has, the more cords and clutter she has to deal with. That is, unless she uses this wireless charging station, which has a designated spot for her compatible smartphone, smartwatch and AirPods.

Printomatic Instant Camera

She can instantly take and print photos on the big day for memories that'll last a lifetime. This is the bundle pack, which comes with film, a photo book and more, but you can also just get the camera, which is cheaper.

Crystal Studs

A little sparkle is always welcome, especially during milestone moments like this one. The rhodium-plated studs are "designed to last," so they'll bring sparkle and shine through all of life's adventures.

Shattered Glass Ceiling Necklace

She's accomplished so much in her lifetime already. Honor her past moments and the ones in the future with this empowered piece.

6 Quart Touchscreen Air Fryer

Even if she's limited on counter space, she'll find a way to make room for an air fryer. With just a little bit of oil, she'll be able to air fry veggies, roast meats, reheat leftovers and dehydrate fresh produce in half the time.

Wireless Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones

She'll need these wireless headphones for her new commute, or if she has a particularly noisy roommate. They are noise-canceling, but also really comfortable, so it's a win-win.

Cotton Napper

Enter the chicest weighted blanket we've ever seen. This chunky-knit beauty reaps the same calming benefits as the other staple styles on the market, but it's more of a statement piece than an eyesore. If you're not sure which one to go with, keep in mind that the blankets should ideally be around 10% of a person's body weight.

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