When someone reaches a career milestone, we want to make sure that it’s something that lives on. It doesn’t go away when it's “over.”

What are Career Milestones?

Career Milestones are any event that marks you moving forward in your career. You might not always get an award for a career milestone, but that doesn’t make it any less special. Some examples are… First full-time job First time traveling for work Working at a company for x amount of years Getting a new job Retirement All these events (and more) are worth celebrating and remembering for years to come.

How to Choose a Career Milestone Gift for a Loved One?

When you choose a career milestone gift, there are some things to take into consideration. Think of what you are celebrating and who the gift is for. You wouldn't get the same gift for your daughter starting her first job as you would for someone who is retiring.

Why Give a Gift on a Work Anniversary?

Giving a gift on a work anniversary is a way to celebrate every accomplishment from the past year. Work anniversaries celebrate all the big and small victories put together. No matter if it’s one year or ten, it’s a great milestone to acknowledge.

What are considered milestone work anniversaries?

The first full year at a job is a huge milestone. It shows that you have worked hard and persevered through everything thrown your way. After the first year, work milestones are usually celebrated every five years. So some important milestones may be… 1 year 5 years 10 years 15 years And so on…

Jewelry to mark each career milestone

Jewelry is a great way to mark each career milestone. It is meaningful and you can customize it to fit any milestone. It is also a great way to keep the celebration alive as a form of encouragement and appreciation.

1 year work anniversary gifts

A good 1st work anniversary gift is asilver Super Mini Fortune Cookie Necklace is perfect for the occasion. Pair it with the silver Super Mini Fortune Cookie Studs for a complete look. Give them all the luck they need for the years to come!

5 year work anniversary gift

Given that 4.1 years is the median amount of time working for a company, 5 years is a big deal. To honor this milestone, try our gold Envelope Fortune Locket along with Mini Key of F Earrings. Leave some words of encouragement, while telling her she can unlock any door put in front of her.

15 year work anniversary gift

If she’s been at the same company for fifteen years, chances are they are doing well for themselves and the company. She's moved up from her entry-level position and has hit other non-anniversary-related milestones. For this big accomplishment, try our gold Sphere Secret Ring with a meaningful work date. Remind her where it all started.

10 year work anniversary gift

At 10 years, she’s seen it all. She’s been through all the ups and downs of the company and yet has gotten through it all. To celebrate ten years, our “Worth the Chaos” Engraved Bar Pendant is a reminder that it's all worth it in the end. To add a touch of her workplace, try a Letter Necklace with the initials of her company.

20 year work anniversary gift

20 years is full of more memories and stories than she can count. She’s a part of the company and chances are, everyone she works with knows her. Honor her story there over the past 20 years with our Secret Diary Book Necklace.