High end work bag like the linked Celine one. Get it in black.

It’s lovely/classy without being showy.

I'd assume most women have at least 1 set of diamond earrings by grad school. I had 3 pairs, got rid of one. I'm not even UC

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Anonymous wrote:Diamond studs get my vote. Ive been wearing the same platinum (great for allergic ears!) pair for 15+ years now. Blue Nile is a decent choice for your price range and they are conflict-free.

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DCUM culture clash! I grew up here, and diamond studs were not done; that was for people in the flashier jobs up in NYC. We would go for the pearls every time. Times change.

Also want to say that martini earrings are the best. They don’t droop like basket style.

I love my diamond studs. Dh gave me a 1ct pair on my wedding day. I wouldn’t go less than 1ct because those are chips and not worth the money. Or they’re for children. 1 or 1.5ct are the best. I’m petite and the 2cts looked gaudy on my ears, but I wish I had the 1.5ct now. Mine were $3500 but it’s been several years since I got them.

Diamond studs or pearls. But it also depends on her personality if that would be an appreciated gift. Or cash/brokerage/IRA .

I like the Chanel wallet bag idea or Burberry trench. Diamond earrings good too- Costco has the best price and quality.

My parents gave me diamond earrings when I graduated from business school.

Anonymous wrote:My vote is Chanel wallet on chain. Fun bag she can use when she goes out at night. It's timeless. Around 3K.

I was anti Chanel bag, but I take it back! The chain wallet is great idea. It isn’t as expensive and with not being a daily use bag (date nights, evenings out) that could easily last decades.

Anonymous wrote:Work bag. I have this in a different color and I love it: https://www.celine.com/en-us/celine-shop-women/bags/cabas/medium-cabas-phantom-in-soft-grained-calfskin-189143TNI.18TP.html

This is gorgeous and if she liked the Cartier tank she would like this I think. I don't mind the idea of diamond studs but I think the work bag is a better fit for the occasion. If you go with jewelry I would consider a solitaire necklace, I like this company: https://www.vrai.com/jewelry/necklaces/solitaire-diamond-pendant?diamondType=emerald&metal=white-gold&goldPurity=14k&ringSize=other

My vote is Chanel wallet on chain. Fun bag she can use when she goes out at night. It's timeless. Around 3K.

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Anonymous wrote:Diamond studs get my vote. Ive been wearing the same platinum (great for allergic ears!) pair for 15+ years now. Blue Nile is a decent choice for your price range and they are conflict-free.

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I think the diamond studs are too personal, because who knows what size she really wants, and not the kind of thing you can ask. Would you like 1 carat? 3/4 carat? 2 carat? I have a pair, also platinum, from my DH, I wear them everyday, and I would not like to have more than one pair. They are not huge the right size for me, but what's the right size for her?

I would go with a really high quality cashmere something for the $2000 budget.

Work bag. I have this in a different color and I love it: https://www.celine.com/en-us/celine-shop-women/bags/cabas/medium-cabas-phantom-in-soft-grained-calfskin-189143TNI.18TP.html

Anonymous wrote:Diamond studs get my vote. Ive been wearing the same platinum (great for allergic ears!) pair for 15+ years now. Blue Nile is a decent choice for your price range and they are conflict-free.

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Anonymous wrote:A classic Burberry trench is a nice gift if that’s her style. Should be around $1.5-2k.

This. I bought one 11 years ago for a big promotion and I still wear it.