Confirmation Gifts

A confirmation gift is allowed to have both character and longevity, so it's remembered long after the day itself. At Dims Studio you'll find confirmation gifts in three categories: mirrors in colourful shapes from Kersten and &Klevering, stoneware piggy banks from Quail, and jewellery from the Danish brand Goio Galore. Here's some inspiration and a guide to choosing the right confirmation gift, whether you're a parent, grandparent or friend.

Confirmation gift: what should you give?

Confirmation is one of those occasions where many teenagers get to have a say in how their room or wardrobe looks for the first time, which makes the confirmation gift a natural opportunity to support exactly that. While toys and children's things are a thing of the past, there's now room for gifts that resemble what adults give each other, just tailored to a younger recipient and a smaller budget than a typical adult gift.

A good confirmation gift strikes a balance between the personal and the practical. The confirmand is right in the middle of the transition from child to young adult, and the gift is allowed to reflect that without becoming too grown-up or too childish. A mirror for the new room, a piggy bank for the first savings, or a piece of jewellery that can be worn for many years are all gifts that grow with the recipient instead of being put away after a few months.

If you're struggling to choose, it can help to think about what the confirmand already enjoys and how the gift will be used day to day once the celebration is over. If they love interior decorating and care about their room, a mirror is an obvious choice. If they like saving up for something specific, a piggy bank with personality is a fun and practical gift. And if they love jewellery, a set from Goio Galore lets you pick something that matches the confirmand's own style.

Confirmation gift for her: mirrors, piggy banks and jewellery

The range is built around three types of gifts, each suited to different interests and budgets.

Mirrors as a confirmation gift

Mirrors are the largest group in the range and span from round and oval mirrors to more graphic shapes like the Zigzag and Dribble mirrors, all from &Klevering and Kersten. Colours range from classic black and gold to bold tones like yellow, pink, purple and ochre, so there's something to choose from whether the confirmand's room is colourful or kept in more neutral tones. A mirror is a gift that's used every day while also working as a decorative feature on the wall or dresser.

Piggy banks as a confirmation gift

The piggy banks in the range are from the English brand Quail and are cast in stoneware in the shape of various animals, including guinea pigs, foxes, badgers, wild boars, hares and cats. Piggy banks are an obvious gift if the confirmand needs a hand saving up for something bigger, while also working as a fun, decorative object on a shelf or windowsill, even when not actively being used for savings.

Jewellery as a confirmation gift

From the Danish jewellery brand Goio Galore you'll find necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and ear cuffs in the range. The jewellery has a simple, modern look that suits a young recipient while being timeless enough to be worn for many years after the confirmation. A piece of jewellery is a gift that feels personal and that the confirmand can carry with them through life.

The gift types compared

Type	Material	Suits	Examples in the range
Mirrors	Glass and metal	Those who love interior decorating	Zigzag mirror, Dribble mirror, Churros mirror, oval mirror
Piggy banks	Stoneware	Those saving up for something	Guinea pig, fox, badger, wild boar, hare, cat (Quail)
Jewellery	Metal	Those who love jewellery	Necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, ear cuffs (Goio Galore)

Materials: stoneware, glass and metal

The three gift types are each made from a different material, which affects both look and care.

Stoneware for the piggy banks

Quail's piggy banks are made from stoneware, which is fired at a high temperature and can therefore stay out on display as a permanent part of the room's decor. Stoneware can be wiped down with a slightly damp cloth and requires no special care beyond regular dusting.

Glass and metal for the mirrors

The mirrors consist of a glass surface in a frame of metal or coloured material. The glass surface should be wiped with a mild cleaning agent and a soft cloth to avoid scratches, while the frame can be cleaned the same way as any other coloured surface in the home.

Metal for the jewellery

The jewellery from Goio Galore is made from metal and should be stored dry, ideally in a jewellery box or pouch, so the pieces don't scratch against each other or lose their shine. Avoid wearing the jewellery in the bath, at the pool, or in contact with perfume and cream, as this can affect the surface over time. Take the jewellery off at night and store it together so it doesn't get lost or tangled in a drawer.

Confirmation gift ideas: how to choose

If you're unsure which type of gift suits best, it can help to think about budget and personality at the same time. Mirrors and piggy banks are typically the more affordable options and work well as a standalone gift or alongside a card with money. Jewellery from Goio Galore can vary in price depending on whether you choose a single bracelet or a combination of several pieces, and is a good option if you want to give a gift that feels extra personal.

You can also combine several types in one gift. A piggy bank together with a small piece of jewellery, or a mirror together with a pair of earrings, makes for a gift that's both practical and personal without requiring a big budget. If several of you are giving a gift together, it's worth pooling your budget and giving a slightly bigger gift, for example a complete jewellery set or a larger mirror, instead of several small individual gifts.

Confirmation gift for a friend or grandchild

If you're choosing a gift as a friend, you often know the confirmand's style better than the adults in the family, and here one of the more colourful or graphic mirrors, like the Zigzag in pink or the Churros in ochre, can be a fun and personal choice. As a grandparent, a piggy bank or a classic piece of jewellery from Goio Galore is often a safe choice that's both practical and can be kept as a keepsake from the day. Whatever your relationship to the confirmand, it's worth thinking about whether the gift should be used straight away, like a mirror, or grow with the person over time, like a piece of jewellery, so it still feels relevant years after the confirmation day itself.

Fun confirmation gift: Quail's piggy banks

If you want to give a gift with a touch of humour, Quail's piggy banks are an obvious place to start. The animals are shaped with clear personality, and choosing between, for example, a fox, a badger or a guinea pig lets you pick a figure that matches the confirmand's sense of humour or favourite animal. A piggy bank is also a gift that sends a small signal to start saving, without becoming too serious or preachy.

How to wrap and present the confirmation gift

The way a gift is presented can make even a simple one feel a bit more festive. A mirror can be wrapped in coloured paper that plays off the mirror's own colour, while a piggy bank is nicely paired with a small amount of cash so the confirmand has something to put in it right away. Jewellery from Goio Galore often comes in a small box or pouch, making it easy to wrap neatly without extra effort. If you're writing a card to go with the gift, it can be a nice touch to briefly explain why you chose that particular gift, for example that the piggy bank matches the confirmand's favourite animal or that the mirror's colour suits their room.

If several of you are giving a gift together, consider pooling for a slightly bigger gift, for example a combination of a mirror and a piece of jewellery, or several pieces from Goio Galore, so the confirmand gets a complete set rather than individual items.

Confirmation gift and the rest of the confirmation table

Besides the gift itself, decorations and table settings are often needed for the confirmation lunch too. If you want to make more of the day, you can pair the gift with colourful table settings, napkins and candles that match the theme of the celebration. A mirror from the range can, for example, also be used as part of the table decoration if laid flat in the centre of the table surrounded by candles and flowers, before later going home with the confirmand as a gift.

Confirmation gift for a boy

Although the range primarily appeals as a confirmation gift for her, Quail's piggy banks work just as well as a gift for a boy, since the animal figures like fox, badger and wild boar have a gender-neutral, playful look. A mirror can also be a nice gift for a boy setting up his own room, especially in a more muted colour like black or ochre. The jewellery from Goio Galore is primarily designed with a feminine audience in mind, but a few of the simpler rings and bracelets can easily work across genders.

Brands behind the confirmation gifts

The range brings together three brands, each covering one type of gift.

Quail

Quail is an English design brand known for figurative stoneware objects, including the piggy banks in the range. What the animals have in common is a playful, handmade look that makes them more than just a savings object.

Goio Galore

Goio Galore is a Danish jewellery brand with a simple, modern design language. The range spans from necklaces and rings to bracelets and earrings, and the pieces all share the trait of being easy to combine with each other, should the confirmand want to build their own jewellery collection over time.

&Klevering and Kersten

&Klevering and Kersten are behind most of the mirrors in the range. Both brands work with graphic shapes and bold colours, like the Zigzag and Dribble mirrors, bringing a colourful, contemporary look to the classic mirror gift.

Which confirmation gift should you choose?

Situation	Our recommendation
The confirmand loves interior decorating	A colourful mirror from &Klevering or Kersten
The confirmand is saving up for something	A piggy bank from Quail, e.g. guinea pig or fox
The confirmand loves jewellery	A set from Goio Galore, e.g. necklace and earrings
Gift from a friend	A graphic mirror in a bold colour
Gift from a grandparent	A classic piece of jewellery or a piggy bank
Small budget, big personality	A piggy bank combined with a small piece of jewellery

Also see our selection of mirrors, piggy banks, jewellery, confirmation table and more gift ideas.

Frequently asked questions about confirmation gifts

What is a good confirmation gift?

A good confirmation gift strikes a balance between personal and practical. A mirror, a piggy bank or a piece of jewellery are all gifts that get used or seen often and grow with the recipient instead of being put away shortly after the day.

What do you give a girl for her confirmation?

Popular choices are jewellery, mirrors and piggy banks. A jewellery set from Goio Galore or a colourful mirror from &Klevering or Kersten suits a young recipient who's finding their own style.

How much money should you give as a confirmation gift?

This varies a lot depending on the relationship and family tradition. Combining a physical gift, such as a piggy bank or a mirror, with a smaller cash gift gives the confirmand both something to unwrap and something to keep saving.

What's a fun confirmation gift?

Quail's piggy banks, shaped like animals such as a fox, badger or guinea pig, are a fun, playful take on a confirmation gift that's also practical.

Can you give jewellery as a confirmation gift?

Yes, jewellery is a popular choice because it's personal and can be worn for many years. Goio Galore offers necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and ear cuffs that are easy to style to the confirmand's own taste.

What can you give as a confirmation gift that isn't money?

A mirror for the room, a piggy bank for savings, or a piece of jewellery are all alternatives to a cash gift that also work as a personal gift the confirmand can keep using.

Does a confirmation gift have to be personal?

It doesn't have to be, but a gift that suits the confirmand's style or interests is often remembered better than a more generic one. The colour of a mirror or the motif on a piggy bank can help make the gift feel more personal.

What do you give as a friend for a confirmation?

As a friend, you often know the confirmand's style well, and a colourful or graphic mirror, a pair of earrings or a piggy bank with a fun animal motif are all good ideas for a personal gift.

Are piggy banks only for children?

No. Quail's piggy banks are designed with a grown-up, decorative look and work just as well as a decorative piece on a shelf as they do for saving.

What can you give a boy for his confirmation?

Quail's piggy banks have a gender-neutral look and make a good gift for a boy. A mirror in a more muted colour like black or ochre can also be a good choice for a boy's room.

How do you wrap a confirmation gift nicely?

Choose wrapping paper that plays off the gift's own colour, for example a mirror's frame or a piggy bank's main colour. Jewellery from Goio Galore often comes in a box or pouch that makes it easy to wrap neatly without extra effort.

Where can you find confirmation gifts online?

You can find mirrors, piggy banks and jewellery for confirmation gifts online at Dims Studio, where the range includes Quail's piggy banks and jewellery from Goio Galore, among others.