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The Best Initial Necklaces

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Helen Ficalora initial necklace // Madewell tee // Acne Studios sweater // Re/Done jeans
Givenchy shoes (similar here) // Mansur Gavriel bag // Celine sunglasses

I’ve always been a fan of personalized jewelry.  Whether it’s my astrological sign or initials, anything that includes a personal touch is a must in my style book.  With the birth of my daughter, this sentiment only intensified.  Anything I could get my hands on needed to bear her moniker and likeness.  I engraved pieces, cast her footprint into a necklace and even custom designed a ring with her birthstone.  While the custom stuff is amazing and super special, it’s definitely on another level in terms of price and how often you wear it (I still break out my stunner pieces every day, but know that’s not for everyone).

Dainty initial jewelry has been trending for years and rightly so.  Having a personal touch that you can wear every day is like a signature scent – a style calling card if you will.

There are so many awesome jewelry makers that specialize in initial pieces, but one of the originals is Helen Ficalora.  I first remember seeing her pendant initial necklace on Katie Holmes – she rocked an “S” after the birth of Suri Cruise.

I’m rocking my own Helen Ficalora initial necklace today – an “E” for my daughter – and will definitely be adding more pieces to my collection.  The brand carries everything from initials to charms (I definitely need this evil eye).  There are hundreds of options and I love that you can layer charms together for a truly personalized look.

If you’ve been wanting to get your hands on your own initial necklace, here are my favorites.

Helen Ficalora

Classic, interchangeable charms in a myriad of options (jeweled or engraved).

Maya Brenner

I love the short chain and how the initials are displayed on the side instead of at the bottom of each necklace (hint: if you buy from this retailer you can earn up to a $500 gift card right now).

Celine

This pendant is in-your-face and gorgeous.  The jumbo size makes such a statement.  While my version is no longer available, this dupe for under $15 is a no-brainer.

ZOË CHICCO

There are so many options in their lineup, but I love this uber tiny pendant.  With adjustable lengths and 3 finishes to choose from, this is a never-take-it-off find.

Maje

With an almost disco-era feel thanks to the engraved lines and added jewel, this is my favorite funky yet chic option.

Parpala Jewelry

With up to 8 letters to customize, you can go with one initial or your entire moniker.  I love how the letters hang from the dainty chain.

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Gold Footprint Necklace

Marrow Fine Small Disco Diamond PendantI’m a sentimental person by nature.  Whether it’s cards, letters or even movie stubs, I save everything with a special memory attached.  I’m especially connected to clothing and jewelry (no surprise there).  With Marie Kondo’s Netflix show sweeping the nation, the question of whether something sparks joy is pretty laughable when it comes to my closet and jewelry box.

No occasion has made me more sentimental than the birth of our daughter.  When she came into our lives I collected anything that bore her resemblance – initial necklaces, t-shirts, you name it, I bought it.  While I love all of the ready-made pieces I acquired, I knew nothing would come close to something created specifically in her image.  A custom piece was essential.

Marrow Fine Small Disco Diamond Pendant

When it comes to capturing sentimental moments in gorgeous packages, I knew I had to contact Marrow Fine.  You may remember Jillian from our Vogue-style Q&A interview and the gorgeous Montana sunstone ring she created with my grandmother’s diamond.

Beyond her stunning rings, she also has a full line of necklaces, earrings and bracelets.  I’d been wanting to add a necklace to my collection and her disco diamond pendant was the perfect fit.  To personalize it, she created a mold of my daughter’s footprint and cast it inside the disc.  I’m so happy with the way it turned out and have been layering it and wearing it solo almost every day since I got it.

Marrow Fine Small Disco Diamond Pendant

For someone who places a ton of emotion into clothing and accessories, this piece is truly like wearing my heart on my sleeve.  I’ve been doing that since the day my daughter was born, and this just makes it all the more special.  I can’t wait to pass this down to her someday.

Jillian engraved my daughter’s moniker on the back side of the pendant.  It’s so dainty.  It almost feels like a secret feature.  I love that I can switch it up and wear it either way depending on my mood.

Jewelry is already so personal, but this pendant truly is one of a kind.

Marrow Fine Small Disco Diamond Pendant

Marrow Fine custom gold necklace // Low Classic dress

Special thanks to Jillian and all the Marrow Babes (can’t forget Hot Dad) for their creative magic.