25 best initial necklaces for a sweet, personalised outfit upgrade
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Initial necklaces and initial pendants have been spotted on a lot of A-listers of late, so, naturally, they've sprung to the top of everyone's spring/summer accessory wishlist.
One of the most sentimental pieces you'll likely ever have in your jewellery box, initial necklaces also make for timeless gift ideas – whether for yourself or a loved one. If you're self-gifting, your task of finding the best-suited initial necklace is an altogether easier one. In comparison to buying for your best friend, sister or wife, that is.
In this case, consider whether gold or sterling silver jewellery is more their jam – and whether it's her own initial she'd like on display (or that of a partner, parent or child – like Meghan Markle has, for example). Yep: they needn't necessarily be personal to their own name. The Astrid & Miyu one I own actually features my fiancé's initial (yes, I took notes from J-Lo's Ben necklace) as a loving tribute to him instead, and, like the ring on my finger, I never take it off.
For everyday initial necklaces which can be layered with her other chains, something dainty is guaranteed to go down a treat. If she'd prefer something a little chunkier and statement-inducing to wear atop a classic white t-shirt, Monica Vinader's bold take on the initial jewellery trend is worth noting, as is the approach of Kendall Jenner's beloved Missoma. The Chubby Pearl Initial Pendant, which features a hand-drawn, retro-inspired initial finished with three pearls of differing sizes, is a bestseller.
For night-out-appropriate initial necklaces? Fondrae, under the creative direction of Beth Hutchens, has some beautiful pieces. They're stocked on Net-A-Porter, where their diamond initial charms/letter pendants or their meaningful, 18-karat gold heart-shaped charm necklace are the sweetest pieces. Oh, and don't overlook affordable initial jewellery label Abbott Lyon in your quest for a bridesmaid gift, anniversary gift or similar. Its styles generally come in below £100 and range from chunky gold chains to light and delicate offerings. And they're hugely popular among GLAMOUR readers.
The best initial necklaces at a glance:
- Best gold initial necklace: Monica Vinader Curly Molten Initial Pendant Necklace, £125
- Best silver initial necklace: Astrid & Miyu Initial Pave Pendant Necklace in Silver, £90
- Best luxury initial necklace: Foundrae Initial 18-Karat Gold Diamond Necklace, £1,685
- Best affordable initial necklace: Abbott Lyon Bubble Initial Sphere Necklace, £79
- Best multi gemstone initial necklace: Joy By Corrine Smith Birthstone Initial Necklace, £30
After something else? Shop the best friendship bracelets, gold hoop earrings and the best watches for women. Elsewhere, discover our pick of the best pieces at Monica Vinader, and our guide to every one of Missoma's celeb-adored jewels. For more from GLAMOUR UK's Senior Commerce Writer Georgia Trodd, follow her on Instagram @georgiatrodd.