Milestone events demand reflection. A look back at how we got here - how we made it. The breakthrough or accomplishment we made, and what it took to make that happen. All too soon we forget – we move on to the next great challenge, without acknowledging this one. We believe Milestones are celebratory moments. Below we share with you our long but not finite, list of key Milestone Moments. Let’s celebrate the greats.

First up, passing your driving test. What a day that was! Do you remember it?

The stress and anxiety that surrounds it is incredible - just thinking of all the things that could go wrong. But didn’t. The hard work, the practice, the lessons - they all paid off and you passed!

It changed everything. Freedom, Independence and eventually your own wheels! Just wonderful!

An 18^th birthday may not have a zero in it, but it is significant. The first big party opportunity. All grown up and adult, at 18.

No longer a kid, school is out, time to step up.     

21 is in the house!

You’re on your way, choosing your path in life.

You’re legal (Stateside)to drink booze. Parents let you run amuck. You might even move out of home. The Kingdom is yours.  

The big exam moment!

Whether it's passing the bar or completing the MBA, making it through the big finals is an epic moment for everyone. Years & years of hard graft - hours of study, from late nights to all-nighters. Think of the blood, sweat & tears. The deadlines, the stress, the prep. It has all come to an end – you’ve passed.

A gargantuan ‘Well done’ to you. Find something exquisite to gaze at and remind yourself that you did this!

First real job. & real haircut. Congratulations.

Someone has taken a chance on you. Given you your first job. Your first salaried role. Welcome to the club! When that first pay check comes in – reward yourself & buy something you love, that you've always wanted. Spend the money.

The time is now. Don’t just pay the bills. That comes later.

It’s official - you have qualified. You are a graduate. Your big moment has arrived.

Standing shoulder to shoulder with your peers - in your graduation gown and mortarboard hat, you feel proud and accomplished. It's a huge moment, not to be eclipsed by any other, representing the ambitions you have for yourself.

This is the day to celebrate your academic success. You earned it!

Speak to the rich & famous that has made it and they will tell you when their breakthrough moment came. When a video went viral, they hit the 1million (followers or downloads), when they got signed - whatever it is – this was the moment that made them.

The Tipping Point in their journey, they knew they were on the right path - to stardom. Massive moment, worthy of celebration.

We like a challenge. And we always want to do better - to beat our personal best (or the next persons).

It’s the competitive athlete in us. And it keeps us going. From Marathons to Iron Man competitions, Triathlons & beyond, when you find your race, make it matter.

Celebrate that win!  

First real job. & real haircut. Congratulations.

Someone has taken a chance on you. Given you your first job. Your first salaried role. Welcome to the club! When that first pay check comes in – reward yourself & buy something you love, that you've always wanted. Spend the money.

The time is now. Don’t just pay the bills. That comes later.

Your First Home. Remember that? And how heroically good it felt?

Officially a home owner. Mortgage paying citizen (unless you’re lucky). You made it - onto the property ladder. What a big step in the right direction.

Btw, you’re probably feeling a bit broke now too, but put that to one side and mark this moment. The first was always going to be the hardest...

Going it alone. Out on your own. The time has come to be your own boss.

Or maybe someone said JFDI? Whatever prompted the leap, Congratulations.  

With a vision, and the passion to follow it – this is your moment. Entrepreneurialism is for you.

Win some, learn some!

Engagement time! Now that is a big milestone moment.

Who’s getting the ring? Do you both get rings?

Why not. It’s such a huge occasion.

You've chosen the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. Many significant moments before this one signalled you were headed in the right direction – meeting friends & family, surviving a family Christmas and at least one break up...)

Congratulations!

We all have health goals. From the small to the big. Think now of the life changing ones, like a serious weight loss program, or desire to become vegetarian or vegan, or adjusting to a restrictive diet due to allergies.

These are significant moments of change.

The NEW you holds promise - you know it will be worthwhile. Yes, it will take time & commitment. Reshaping old habits & adapting to new ones is not easy - it requires will power, and plenty of it. Unwavering focus.

So when you reach that end goal, that place of betterment, celebrate your accomplishment, you deserve it.

All birthdays are great, but those ones with a ‘0’ in them are significant.

And they become even more significant as time goes on. We all know 40 is the new 30 and 50 is the new 40, and you can see how this goes over time…

Whichever '0' moment you are heading towards – go large because it’s a big one, worthy of celebration. And no, presents don’t have to be age appropriate.

The big day has arrived. Months and probably years of planning have gone into making it the best day of your life. It’s all about you – your special day.  

A little gift on the day is a great memento. Opt for a great pair of diamond earrings or a barely there diamond bracelet, to complement those all important rings.

Every woman deserves a push present.

A great, big thank you for a job well done, and for giving you the most wonderful gift of all – a child.

This is a big occasion so go & splurge – don’t hold back. It’s a golden moment – catch my drift. I’m thinking diamonds too. Definitely worthy of diamonds.

Happy Wedding Anniversary.

Year on year they matter more. Some years feel more celebratory than others, because of what you’ve accomplished together (I’m thinking of renovation projects here…) Anniversaries are a sign of how far you’ve come.

Whether you follow tradition with specific gifting for each year or go all out & modern, to where the notion takes you, celebrate.  

From first to last, each new addition adds to the magic of the family unit. But when you've reached your limit – whether it’s one or many more, celebrate the family.

Whether you’re publishing your first book, opening your first restaurant or launching your own product line, it’s a business first. And a heroic leap forward. People will say you're brave, they're proud of you and how they admire your confidence.

Lap it up because it's true. This is your first - a key milestone.

For those of us climbing the corporate ladder, making partner is a significant moment. Years in the making, it requires a planned out concerted effort to get to this position.

Standing out from the crowd, earning respect from your peers, and being in the right place at the right time. Congratulations. You’ve made it.

Next Stop! The Boardroom.

For those lucky enough to be in this club, to have hit this kind of financial milestone, & achieve amazing success – we salute you. This is your moment.

Cha-ching!

This might just be worthy of a Bespoke commission.

Sober people will tell you that getting sober is one of the best decisions they ever made, but the hardest thing they have done.

It has changed their life immeasurably – and for the better, they don’t miss the old life. They form new habits and friendships, develop new hobbies and enjoy quieter times. Gardening is a big one!

What they will also tell you is that Sobriety is a gift, the best gift you can give yourself. Celebrate each year!

To be recognised by the British honours system is big. Undeniably a massive moment. Whether it is a CBE an OBE or an MBE, this is about personal achievement, and amongst the highest of accolades -the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

If that is you, be proud. It's huge.    

For those of you that took the bull by the horns, went it alone and started a business.

While friends & family supported you, and peers told you how brave you were, the journey will have tested your mettle in ways you couldn’t have imagined at the outset.

And then you went & sold it. Cashed out. On to the next chapter!

If that isn’t a ‘Made It’ moment, what is!

For those lucky enough to be in this club, to have hit this kind of financial milestone, & achieve amazing success – we salute you. This is your moment.

Cha-ching!

This might just be worthy of a Bespoke commission.

Sober people will tell you that getting sober is one of the best decisions they ever made, but the hardest thing they have done.

It has changed their life immeasurably – and for the better, they don’t miss the old life. They form new habits and friendships, develop new hobbies and enjoy quieter times. Gardening is a big one!

What they will also tell you is that Sobriety is a gift, the best gift you can give yourself. Celebrate each year!

Whether you’re publishing your first book, opening your first restaurant or launching your own product line, it’s a business first. And a heroic leap forward. People will say you're brave, they're proud of you and how they admire your confidence.

Lap it up because it's true. This is your first - a key milestone.

This has been a series called Milestone Moments, a fluid and almost chronological walk through of key accomplishments in life, those big character-building ones that ought to be celebrated. Marked as distinctive. And remembered fondly. Of course we think a timeless elegant piece of jewellery from the House of Shaun Leane would suffice. #Milestone-Worthy Shaun Leane.