Lyres
The classic student lyre and festive mother's lyre are an inseparable part of Finnish matriculation traditions. Kulta-Aika's wide selection offers traditional golden lyres to be attached to the student cap or worn on a mother's lapel to celebrate an important achievement.
Since celebrations are often just around the corner, our in-stock items are delivered lightning-fast within 1–3 business days! Make your celebration preparations effortless and choose our wonderful premium gift wrapping at checkout, which includes a handwritten congratulatory card with the lyre. A 30-day exchange and return policy ensures a safe purchase decision.
The student lyre crowns the student cap
The symbol of the Student Union of the University of Helsinki, more commonly known as the student lyre, is the most prominent detail of the student cap. Although many caps today come with a factory-installed lyre, an increasing number of people want to replace it with a higher-quality, genuine gold version. A gold student lyre retains its beautiful luster for decades and makes the cap a valuable heirloom. In our selection, you will find traditional 16 mm diameter models that fit perfectly on all Finnish student caps.
The mother's lyre is a beautiful thank you for support
The mother's lyre is one of the most beautiful traditions of the Finnish graduation celebration. It is a gold, lyre-shaped brooch that the newly graduated student pins to their mother's lapel on graduation day. The gesture is a warm thank you to the mother for all her support and encouragement during studies. If there are multiple graduates in the family, the mother can wear several mother's lyres on her chest, or the lyres can be complemented with small accessories. It is a valuable graduation gift that will be worn with pride at all future family celebrations as well.
Order lyres quickly and reliably
We understand that schedules are often tight before celebrations. That is why we focus on ultra-fast delivery. You can order lyres directly to your front door, to the nearest pick-up point, or pick them up quickly from our expert stores in Kamppi, Helsinki or Tammisto, Vantaa. Kulta-Aika is an official and reliable retailer from which you receive only authentic and high-quality products for the most important moments of your life.
Frequently asked questions about lyres
What is a mother's lyre and to whom is it given?
A mother's lyre is a gold brooch that a graduate gives to their mother as a thank you for her support on graduation day. The mother wears the lyre on her left lapel during the graduation ceremony.
How is the student lyre attached to the cap?
The gold student lyre is attached to the velvet band of the cap using the bendable metal prongs on the back of the lyre. The old lyre is carefully removed before attaching the new one.
How big is the student lyre?
The diameter of the traditional and official student lyre is 16 millimeters. It is the standard size that fits Finnish student caps.
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