Game Day Jewelry Ideas for Students, Alumni and Fans
Whether you're cheering in the stands during a rivalry weekend or hosting a party at home, game day is one of our favorite reasons to show extra school spirit. Some of our favorite game day looks start with the pieces we reach for every day, and then adding a touch of school pride with a charm, ring or favorite pair of earrings.
Our College Collection styles are made to mix with the jewelry you already wear every day, making it easy to create a look that feels personal. Whether you’re looking for everyday school style or want a whole game day-themed collection, there are so many ways to make it your own.
With officially licensed jewelry for 20+ schools and more on the way, our College Collection celebrates the memories, milestones and traditions that make every school story unique.
How to Choose Your Game Day Jewelry
1. Start with Your School Colors
If you're not sure where to begin, start with color.
Some fans love to go all out with team jerseys, sweatshirts and accessories that showcase their school’s colors from head to toe. If that’s you, we’ve got you covered from collegiate earrings to anklets! Plus, if you're already wearing bold school colors, classic sterling silver jewelry is an effortless way to tie the whole outfit together.
Or, if you prefer a more everyday approach and your game day clothing is more neutral, our Enamel School Spirit Charms and Connected Hearts Collection can add a fun pop of school color to complete your game day look.
2. Choose Designs to Tell Your Story
While team colors are an easy way to show school spirit, our College Collection is filled with ways to tell your unique school story.
Maybe it’s wearing necklace layers with the “Lil Sis” Charm or “Big Sis” Charm for sorority sisters. Or maybe it’s a Connected Hearts College Collection Charm that helps you feel closer to a child who’s away at college.
The beauty of game day jewelry is that it doesn't have to be obvious to everyone else. In fact, we love pairing our College Collection with other meaningful designs, so it feels entirely your own.
3. Dress for the Occasion
What you wear to a tailgate probably isn't the same thing you'd wear to a graduation or an awards ceremony.
Thinking about where you're going can help guide the rest of your styling choices, too. One of our favorite things about the College Collection is that it feels just as meaningful during football season as it does during graduations and everyday life.
The Occasion
Tailgates, football games and parties
Graduation celebrations, award ceremonies and other milestone moments
Everyday wear
The Outfit
A jersey, graphic tee or school sweatshirt
A dress or tailored separates
Casual, everyday staples
The Jewelry
Colorful enamel styles, hoops, rings and bracelet stacks
Classic sterling silver College Collection styles on a bracelet or necklace
A College Collection Heart Charm layered with an everyday chain, a charm bracelet you've been building for years or a ring stack
Game Day Jewelry Ideas by Category
Game Day Earrings
If you're wearing a jersey, college sweatshirt or a top with a higher neckline, earrings are one of the easiest ways to add school spirit to your look.
We love the way the Connected Hearts Hoop Earrings add a pop of school color, whether you’re in the stands or going about your day-to-day.
Game Day Charm Necklaces
A charm necklace is one of the most personal ways to wear your school story.
Start with a collegiate charm or pendant, then layer in other pieces that reflect your memories, milestones and interests. Because College Collection styles can be paired with chains and necklaces you already own, it's easy to create something that feels uniquely yours.
Game Day Charm Bracelets
Charm bracelets are a great way to collect memories over time. One charm may remind you of freshman year. Another might celebrate graduation, a favorite hobby or the lifelong friends you met along the way.
Game Day Rings
Our College Collection rings are a classic and versatile way to wear college pride to your look. They're also some of the easiest pieces to wear and stack beyond game day, which makes them a natural addition to any jewelry collection.
Game Day Clear Bag Charms
A charm or key chain is a fun way to add personality and school pride to a clear, stadium-approved bag. We love pairing a College Collection key chain with a little Enamel Connected Heart Charm or other meaningful charms that rep your school story.
Quick Game Day Jewelry Checklist
- Tie your game day outfit together with your school colors.
- Choose one or two meaningful symbols to make it personal.
- Dress for the occasion – game day, graduation or for every day.
Game Day Jewelry for Students, Alumni, Family and Fans
One of the things we love most about game day style is that no two people wear it exactly the same way. A current student, an alum returning for a rivalry game and a proud parent cheering on from home, our College Collection has something for everyone while still feeling personal.
For Students
For students, getting ready for game day often means wearing the same jewelry from class to the stadium.
Some of our favorite game day ideas for students are college-themed charm necklace layered with other favorites or wearing your school colors and initials on our Double Dangle Ring. Layering your look makes it personal, effortless and ready for whatever your day (or night) brings.
For Alumni
For many alumni, game day is all about the traditions and the places on campus that immediately bring back memories.
A ring or favorite charm can feel especially meaningful because it represents a chapter of life that continues long after graduation. Many alumni naturally mix their school jewelry with pieces they've collected through the years, creating a look filled with personal stories.
For Proud Parents and Family Members
Moms, dads and grandparents love showing school spirit, too! They aren’t just celebrating a school, they’re celebrating someone they love.
Meaningful symbols like college heart charms, initials or birthstones are some of our favorite ways to support a school and student close to your heart.
For Sports Fans
Not every fan has a direct connection to a university, and that's what makes game day fun.
Whether you've been cheering for decades or just want to support your local team, the College Collection has something for every personality and style.
