Well, the day has finally come for thousands of young people who have been waiting anxiously for A-level results and also those who still have to wait another week for their GCSE results. This year has been more stressful than ever with many students never having faced public exams before. Also, with the grade inflation over the last two years with no exams and grades decided on teacher assessments - there is real trepidation that grades will be significantly reduced.
At the time these results seem like the most important thing in the world and if you don’t achieve what you wanted, then it feels like the end of the world. For all of us who have gone though it we know this is not true but that doesn’t make it any easier. Especially if you are a parent supporting a youngster though their anxiety.
We think no matter what the results you should choose a gift to celebrate the success of your superstar – success for managing the last two years, success for working hard and doing the best they can. If they do achieve amazing results that is truly wonderful, but we should celebrate all the hard work and effort as well. Success is defined differently for all of us. Let them know how proud you are of them, and that with the right attitude and mind set they will shine brightly regardless of their results. Mark the milestone by doing something special or with a gift they can treasure.
Celebrating success is best when shared with loved ones so why not plan something special – whether it be afternoon tea at home, a glass of something fizzy at the pub or a night out at a favourite restaurant. As a parent or close friend, it is wonderful to share in the happiness and joy of someone else’s success.
As well as doing something special together, it always lovely to treat someone with a gift to mark the occasion. We have the perfect selection of silver star jewellery with a range of style and prices to suit everyone. Affordable, beautiful and a gift to remind them of their achievements every time they wear it.
All our jewellery is hand-made from sterling silver and many designs are micro-set with high quality AAA* cubic zirconia stones which sparkle just like fine diamonds but at a fraction of the price. With most of the design suggestions here being under the £50 price tag, celebrating those results (or just showing them you care) is easy for you and they don’t have to worry too much about losing it. All the cubic zirconia designs are rhodium plated to help prevent tarnishing – no sure teenagers remember to polish their silver jewellery!
Nothing says we are proud of you as much as our ‘Simply a Star’ pendant which combines both the smooth shine of silver and the sparkle of the central cubic zirconia stone. A classic design which is both straightforward and elegant and would always be treasured.
If you want to reward a ‘brilliant star’ for their efforts, take a look at our aptly named silver and cubic zirconia Brilliant Star Set. With a delicate eight-pointed star set on a fine chain for a bracelet and with matching silver earrings and pendant. All three look lovely worn as a set or choose just one to wear alone or stack with other earrings, necklaces, or bracelets.
Stud earrings are a great gift choice for teenagers – either with or without a little bit of sparkle. They look great worn alone every day for an easy life or they may stack a couple of pairs for impact. Our simple sparkling star studs or hand-made silver stars with a textured finish would both be great choices. If mixed metals are what they love then our silver, rose gold and cubic zirconia shooting star earrings are just lovely. If they like a little bit more glamour with a drop earring, then our Catch a Star Earrings might be the perfect choice. Finally – do they like little bit of colour? Our sea blue opalique and silver star studs are just lovely and perfect for happy summer days.
Teenagers also love their silver rings, and this is another piece of jewellery they love to stack whether it be multiple rings on the same finger or stacked across all the fingers and maybe the thumb too! Our starry night silver ring is hand-made, and the star moves gently as you move your hand.
As well as showing them that they are a star, the star is often seen as seen as a symbol of guidance and direction, so it is a wonderful gift to take them into the next stage of their lives.
If you still haven’t found the perfect pressie then maybe our Gifts For Teenage Girls collection will help you find just what you are looking for …. and don’t forget you have our permission to treat yourself. After all the exam stress and all the love and support provided, we’re sure that actually you’re a bit of a star yourself!