Get The Look: Initial Pendants & Necklaces
- By Harrison Brown
- 1 May 2024
Personalised jewellery has been loved and adored for generations. With the Victorian era inspiring a sense of self and identity among the rich, it became popular to wear jewellery with personalised messages or names.
From Princess Meghan Markle to Vogue Williams, initial necklaces and pendants are loved by all. And you can get the look with our simple guide below!
The Start of Personalised Jewellery
The Victorian period marked an age of ingenuity, particularly within the realm of jewellery making. Craftsmen in the trade started providing bespoke services, tailoring adornments to individual preferences. It became fashionable for Victorian ladies to don brooches inscribed with their own names.
This trend has lasted generations, with many now opting to engrave hidden messages or secret meanings rather than a simple initial.
An initial pendant is a gorgeous way to personalise a gift to your special someone. From one pendant to multiple, you can ensure they know your connection is strong.
Meaning of Initial Pendants
Initial pendants can carry significant meanings, depending on the wearer. For many, it can symbolise the lose of a loved one such as a grandparent, spouse, child, or even friend.
Individuals often personalise initial necklaces with the first or last letter of their own name, or that of a loved one. Additionally, some choose to embellish these necklaces with birthstones that symbolise the wearer’s zodiac sign or month of birth.
Ultimately, the meaning behind your initial pendant can be as grand or as simple as you want. Whether you simply want a gorgeous piece to add to your collection or to visualise your love for someone, personalised pendants are an incredible way to complete your collection.
Your Options
When it comes to selecting the perfect initial pendant or necklace, it can feel overwhelming. There are so many ways to make your special someone feel unique from birthstones to personalised engravements. The possibilities never end.
We are here to keep it simple. Our top 3 options for initial pendant styles are:
- Their first initial: The most popular choice is a simple yet lovely endearment to the person they are.
- Children or Spouse: As a partner or parent, you want to carry a constant reminder of the people you love. And one our initial pendants is the perfect way to do it.
- Special Message: Something as simple as “XO” can be spelled out using our initial pendants or be more creative to convey your love.
Birthstones & Initial Pendants
A common style of initial pendant necklaces is to include the wearers birthstone. Adding a further touch of personalisation and care. Check out our Birthstone Blogs to find out the perfect stone for your perfect person.
From a sapphire and diamond-encrusted pendant necklace to a gorgeous ruby and a rose gold engraved circle pendant, you can find the right gift for every birthday.
Styling Personalised Initial Pendant Necklaces
Chic, versatile, and forever luxurious, your personalised initial pendant necklace deserves to be shown off. We have some top tips for styling your necklace for that daily OOTD.
- Chain Lengths: Having a play with different chain lengths can completely change your look. From preppy to boho, a simply change can make the world of difference.
- Find Your Metal: Many people generally have a preference for gold or silver jewellery but so much more goes into finding the perfect metal. We highly recommend testing out different metals until you find the one that feels just right.
- Layers: Much like clothing, layering your necklaces can add personality and style to your look. Opt for layers of chains with smaller pendants for a dimensional finish.
