The University of Edinburgh

This high quality collection of jewellery has been created for you to commemorate your association with The University of Edinburgh and to celebrate your achievements there.

The collection features the University crest and includes: signet rings for both men and women, cufflinks, a necklace, stick pin (for ties or lapels) and a fashionable charm bracelet with two charms.  The charms are also available to order individually.

The collection is offered in silver with some items also available in 9ct and 18ct gold.

The jewellery is designed to be worn by:

Alumni * Students * Graduands * Members of Staff * Friends of the University

Every item purchased contributes to essential University fundraising.

Some Background...

Founded in 1583 - under the charter granted the previous year by King James VI, later James I of England and Wales - Edinburgh was the first civic and first Post-Reformation university in Great Britain.

The "Tounis College" of Edinburgh prospered. By the 18th century the University of Edinburgh had become one of the leading universities in the Western World, which it remains to this day.

The present version of the shield is based on the grant of arms made in 1789.

The saltire, Scotland's national flag, sits between a thistle, the Scottish national emblem and a castle on a rock which refers to when the University was the Tounis College.

The open book in the centre of the shield is a symbol of learning.