Passing GCSE present

susancs

divadee wrote: »

I was about to suggest a pandora bracelet. I got one for my daughter when she passed her gcse's. You can even get an exam charm for them with an owl and a book on it (I got that one). It also makes birthdays and Xmas a bit easier as you can add to her charms.

Third vote for a Pandora. I have two teenage DDs who love Pandora. Pandora also does nice earings. Love their wrapping and bags too.

dirtycredit

Changed my mind...Tiffany! Tiff do some lovely not too expensive silver necklaces and charms. Pandora is nice but watch her eyes light up when she sees the little turquoise gift box!

TBagpuss

I would ask her parents.

A nice piece of 'grown up' jewellry might be appreciated but it is such a personal thing that I would recommend you ask someone who knows her really well first, as otherwise you risk ending up with something she doesn't like, which would be sad for both of you.

Pandora bracelets are popular but a lot of people don't like them at all. similarly buying something from etsy.

are you firends with your neice on facebook? Looking at any pictures of herself that she posts might give you an idea of her tastes so you could then pick a necklace or earrings.

It's lovely that you want to mark this occassion, and if you do ask her parents and they say what she would like most would be some money, then consdier writing to her, a real paper and ink letter, at the same time, congratulating her on her results, letting her know that you wish her well, and saying that you hope she will buy herself something as a momento

Pollycat

TBagpuss wrote: »

I would ask her parents.

I agree.

Ask somebody who knows her, knows her likes and dislikes, hobbies, interests etc.

Random strangers on t'internet have no idea so can only suggest things that they might buy in a similar situation for someone who will probably have very different tastes to your niece.

I know my niece very well but if I were buying for her, I'd need to ask her Mum who would almost certainly advise me to ask her what she'd like.

Jagraf

I have a daughter who has just completed her GCSEs.

Money. Without a doubt.

At 16 they are two years away from uni and will be getting Saturday jobs and saving (hopefully). And then there will be driving lessons. And they start going out independently.

They need what adults need.

Maybe a keepsake as well, but definitely cash.

If you want to make it look more thoughtful, maybe open (another) bank account.

Jagraf

Pollycat wrote: »

I agree.

Ask somebody who knows her, knows her likes and dislikes, hobbies, interests etc.

Random strangers on t'internet have no idea so can only suggest things that they might buy in a similar situation for someone who will probably have very different tastes to your niece.

I know my niece very well but if I were buying for her, I'd need to ask her Mum who would almost certainly advise me to ask her what she'd like.

People have asked me too, I have suggested for my DD

Hairdresser voucher
Boots voucher
Cash
iTunes voucher
Student rail card.

Jagraf

TBagpuss wrote: »

I would ask her parents.

A nice piece of 'grown up' jewellry might be appreciated but it is such a personal thing that I would recommend you ask someone who knows her really well first, as otherwise you risk ending up with something she doesn't like, which would be sad for both of you.

Pandora bracelets are popular but a lot of people don't like them at all. similarly buying something from etsy.

are you firends with your neice on facebook? Looking at any pictures of herself that she posts might give you an idea of her tastes so you could then pick a necklace or earrings.

It's lovely that you want to mark this occassion, and if you do ask her parents and they say what she would like most would be some money, then consdier writing to her, a real paper and ink letter, at the same time, congratulating her on her results, letting her know that you wish her well, and saying that you hope she will buy herself something as a momento

My DD hates all jewellery and people still insist on buying it for her.

Jagraf

david29dpo wrote: »

My niece has today done very well in her GCSE results.

I would like to buy her a nice present (have no one else to spent my money on!)

Not being very "with it" these days, what would be suitable?
Many thanks

Congratulations to your niece by the way. It's lovely when they've worked hard, and they are looking forward to the next step x

nearlyrich

I got a Parker 25 Pen set engraved with my name from my parents in 1977 still use them today...I have just found one on Ebay looks like it was a great investment probably cost a fiver at most...

david29dpo

Thanks, i like the idea of a nice pen.