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The Initials Collection

26 letters. Endless combinations. 1 uniquely you.

FAQs about Initials Collection

What do necklaces with initials represent?

Initial jewelry can represent anything you’d like. The most popular style is to wear single or multiple initials that represent your family or loved ones. Many people choose to wear initials that represent their children’s first names, their partner’s name, their last name, or even their own first name. But as with all jewelry, there’s no wrong symbolism to apply to letter pendant necklaces and initial charms. It's about choosing the gold letters and diamond designs that carry the most personal meaning for you.

Are letter pendant necklaces good gifts?

Effortlessly stylish initial pendants and jewelry are some of our most popular gifts. Celebrate new parents with a 14k gold initial necklace that symbolizes their new child’s name or honor a graduate with a gold and diamond charm that represents their first name. You can also celebrate a bride with a letter pendant necklace that represents her new last name if she’s taking her spouse's last name.

Everyone has a story to tell, and initial jewelry helps people do just that. Similarly to birthstone jewelry, initial pendants and other pieces can represent many moments in a person’s life.   

What designs are available?

At Blue Nile, we offer artisan initial jewelry that’s crafted to last. Designs include complete initial necklaces with cable chains, diamond with offset initial necklaces, gold designs, and standalone initial charms. 

Choose from initials A to Z set in pavé diamonds and 14k gold. Our letter pendant necklaces feature the perfect sparkle from diamonds and the gleam of timeless gold.

How do you style an initial jewelry necklace?

You can wear our diamond and gold letter jewelry any way you’d like. Our popular letter pendant necklaces are perfect for solo styling or wearing as part of a necklace layering look with chains in matching metals.

You can also layer multiple initial jewelry pieces for a DIY monogram necklace stack.

Why do people wear initial necklaces?

People wear initial jewelry to tell their stories. Much like lockets, gold initial necklaces are perfect for showcasing the things that are most important to us. People often wear initial necklaces to keep their friends, family, inspirational thoughts, memorials for lost loved ones, and other cherished memories or meanings close to heart.

Can I wear my own initial on a letter pendant necklace or initial charm?

Yes, you can absolutely wear your own initials on a necklace. It's popular to wear a single 14k gold or diamond initial pendant to represent your own first or last name.

Is initial jewelry in style?

Personalized jewelry and gold jewelry pieces are incredibly popular, and our initial jewelry collection showcases these two leading trends. Yes, initial jewelry is in style.

What are tips for buying initial necklaces and initial charms?

If you’re searching for an initial pendant that you can wear daily, it’s best to choose pieces made from 14k gold rather than gold vermeil. At Blue Nile, our initial necklaces and pendants are made from durable 14k gold and feature real gemstones such as diamonds, making these pieces perfect for frequent wear. Visit our necklace buying guide to learn more.

Where to buy a custom initial necklace online?

At Blue Nile, we offer initial necklaces with custom designs for every style and budget. Choose initials, diamonds and gemstones that tell a story.

How do I choose an initial necklace for a gift?

Choosing a diamond, silver or gold initial necklace as a gift is simple. Choose a letter that means the most to your gift recipient. This can be initials that represent their first name, their last name, their children’s names, their pet’s name, or their partner’s name.

What chain length is best for initial necklaces?

We offer silver, platinum and gold initial necklaces in popular chain lengths such as 16 to 18 inches long. This length is best for frequent wear, solo styling and even layering.

How to care for and maintain an initial necklace?

You can keep initial necklaces at their best with regular upkeep. Use specialized jewelry cleaning solutions or a mixture of gentle dish soap and water to clean your initial jewelry. Be sure to follow any specific gemstone care tips for gems in the jewelry.