Custom Graduation Gift Ideas

A custom graduation gift can combine a traditional standard with a quirky sense of humor, add feeling to the formal, and even tell the story of your grad’s unique journey through life.  Stop searching for the perfect gift and have a CustomMade artisan create the perfect gift for you.  Looking for ideas?  Check out these completed works from our custom jewelry, custom furniture, and custom pen galleries.

Want to capture a young person’s personality in a graduation gift?

"Becca's Bracelet" by lsf | designs in metal at CustomMade.com

“Becca’s Bracelet” was created by lsf | designs in metal with one young lady in mind.  Laura Friedman writes:

I know Becca as a casual and easygoing person, but who is also very creative and loving.  I was particularly pleased with the casualness of these charms.  I continue to be drawn to the turquoise bead – the way the silver oxidized in the process.  I chose to leave it.

Think about the qualities that make your grad special and get in touch with Laura so she can create a one-of-a-kind custom jewelry design.

Green tourmaline is traditionally associated with traveling, an activity your graduating student may soon undertake.  This wayfarer pendant by Christen Largent, Metalsmith, features the stone on a beautiful sterling silver compass design.

Wayfarer Pendant by Christen Largent, Metalsmith, at CustomMade.com

Should your wanderer ever need directions, the inscription on the back will always work.

An important reminder for your graduate. An inscription on the Wayfarer Pendant by Christen Largent, Metalsmith, at CustomMade.com.

Contact Christen and discuss your jewelry and custom graduation gift ideas.

If you’re searching for a fun way to commemorate an entire graduating class, consider a time capsule, such as this five-gallon size, laser-engraved class graduation time capsule by Custom Caseworks/Precision Laser & CNC.  Designed to hold letters and mementos from each student and to be opened at a future reunion, this capsule is made from solid walnut with oak and walnut veneers.  The school logo and names of class members can be engraved or carved into the sides or top.  Contact Sean Schriver and discuss your material, dimensions, and wording options.

Class Graduation Time Capsule by Custom Caseworks/Precision Laser & CNC at CustomMade.com

Personal storage space will make a welcome gift for any graduate, especially when it carries some extra meaning.  Some messages are virtually universal.  This hand-carved redwood and mahogany heart trunk by Hugo Mesa Studio makes a bold and beautiful statement.  Contact Hugo and have him create a similar chest or a custom design.

Heart Trunk by Hugo Mesa Studio at CustomMade.com

A custom hope chest can go boldly where no traditional hope chest has gone before.  The “Launched” hope chest by Fine Ideas Furniture, made from cedar, cherry, maple, and wenge, was designed for a graduating high school senior and combines contemporary and Arts and Crafts style with legs that resemble stylized rockets.  Contact Dan Rieple and discuss a down-to-earth custom graduation gift with out-of-this-world possibilities.

"Launched" Hope Chest by Fine Ideas Furniture at CustomMade.com

Add individual flair to a classic graduation gift with custom pens that celebrate your grad’s interests and future profession.  Innovative Wood LLC can create a medical pen for a brand new doctor …

Medical Pen by Innovative Wood LLC at CustomMade.com

or a Civil War pen, featuring replicas of Civil War era bullets and guns as well as a foldout describing the replicas, for a U.S. History major.  Get in touch with Paul Fussell and choose a design and theme for your pen.

Civil War Pen by Innovative Wood LLC at CustomMade.com

The end of the school year is rapidly approaching, so don’t delay.  Post your idea for a unique custom graduation gift on our CustomMade “Get it Made” project board and have interested artisans contact you.