For starting school, the best gift is something engraved that can withstand everyday school life: an adjustable bracelet made of sailing rope or satin, a name necklace, or a lanyard for the school bag. With a name and start-of-school date, it becomes a keepsake that many children wear throughout their whole time at primary school. Typical prices are 20 to 50 euros.
These three are the ones most often chosen with us for the start of school:
Sparkly Sailing Rope Bracelet
Guardian Angel Bracelet
Sparkly LanyardWhy something engraved for the start of school
The school cone is quickly emptied, and the toys eventually end up in a box. A piece with the child's name and the date they started school remains. And every time they glance at their wrist, the piece holds a little message: someone is thinking of you, you can do this.
What suits which child
| Bracelet | For lively children who romp about, do gymnastics and craft. Our children's bracelets made of sailing rope and satin ribbon don't have a size choice, but an adjustable range: 12 to 20 centimetres for the sparkly sailing rope, and 14 to 22 centimetres for the satin ribbon. This means they grow with the child a little. |
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| Necklace | Worn closer to the heart, the lasting keepsake. Often given by godparents or grandparents. |
| Lanyard | For children who don't like wearing jewellery. It hangs on the school bag or, later, on the first house key, with the name still there. The question of size doesn't even arise here. |
Who gives what?
| Parents | The school cone and usually the bigger gift. Often the bracelet, because it's worn straight away. |
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| Godparents and grandparents | 30 to 60 euros. Often the necklace, as a piece that lasts beyond the primary school years. |
| Other guests | Up to around 30 euros. A lanyard with a name or a simple bracelet. |
More pieces for the start of school
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Satin Ribbon Bracelet
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Name Necklace with Clover
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Guardian Angel Necklace with Stone
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Sailing Rope Lanyard
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Child-friendlyWe work with stainless steel and 925 sterling silver. Stainless steel is rust-free and skin-friendly, practically doesn't tarnish, and doesn't rub off colour. The bracelets made of sailing rope and satin can be adjusted in length. Exactly how far is stated in the description for each piece, as the range isn't the same for all of them.
Start-of-school gift for boys
Boys are happy to receive a personal keepsake too, usually just without glitter. The sailing rope lanyard in earth tones is well received, as it hangs on the school bag and doesn't get in the way on the wrist. The guardian angel bracelet in silver suits boys just as well as girls. For the sailing rope bracelet, it's worth checking the length, as not every model is designed for the wrist of a child in their first year at school.
What rarely suits the start of school
- Something that isn't allowed at school. Eye-catching jewellery gets taken off for sport and then forgotten. Adjustable and robust beats pretty.
- Something that only fits later. On the first day of school, the child wants to put it on straight away. Check the stated length before you order.
- Too much at once. Alongside the school cone and school bag, a big gift gets lost in the mix. A small piece with a name stays in mind longer.
- Without the name. That's exactly what turns the gift into a keepsake.
What goes on the card
These are the lines our customers write most often themselves:
- For your first day of school. You can do this.
- Be brave, stay curious, believe in yourself.
- We are proud of you.
- A little good-luck charm for a big day.
- We are always there for you.
Allow for spaceYou write your message in the cart, in three fields: Greeting, Message, Signature. Together, they hold around 150 characters. That leaves roughly 100 characters for the message itself.
Frequently asked questions about gifts for starting school
What do you give as a gift for starting school?
Besides the school cone, gifts that last are popular: an engraved bracelet, a name necklace or a keyring with a name. They stay with the child throughout their primary school years, while sweets and toys are used up quickly.
What do you engrave on a gift for starting school?
Most often the child's name, frequently together with the date they started school on the back. You can also add one of our engraving symbols, for example a heart, an anchor or the infinity symbol. You can see which symbols are available for a particular piece in the preview on the product page.
Which jewellery is suitable for schoolchildren?
Light, robust pieces with no sharp edges. The sailing rope and satin bracelets are adjustable in length and stand up to sport, crafts and the playground. Pay attention to the stated range, as it is not the same for every model. Stainless steel is rust-free and gentle on the skin.
What bracelet length suits a child starting school?
Most wrists at this age measure between 13 and 15 centimetres. Our children's bracelets cover that range: the glitter sailing rope goes from 12 to 20, and the satin ribbon from 14 to 22 centimetres. Models that only start at 16 centimetres are designed for older children and adults.
What do you give a boy as a gift for starting school?
Sporty pieces without glitter are well received, for example the sailing rope lanyard in earth tones for the school bag. The guardian angel bracelet in silver also suits boys.
How much do you spend on a gift for starting school?
Godparents and grandparents often spend between 30 and 60 euros, other guests up to around 30 euros. Parents usually cover the school cone and the larger gift.
When should you order the gift?
For personalised jewellery, two to three weeks before the start of school. The engraving takes us 3 working days, plus shipping. Demand is highest in August.
Other occasions and recipients can be found in our Gift Guide. If you'd like to add the child's birthstone too, the Birthstone Guide will help you choose. Engraving is done by us in Hamburg.
