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The Best Initial Necklaces To Invest In Now

Say it with gold, silver or diamonds

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Courtesy of Monica Vinader

While there are many y2k throwbacks we’d like to throw back in the bin, personalised jewellery is one we’re actually quite happy to welcome back into the fashion fold. Big in the Nineties but better now, there’s a whole host of chic jewellery brands embracing the initial necklace revival – and there’s bound to be one that speaks to your style.

Of course, an initial necklace makes the perfect present: something personalised comes with extra sentiment than a standard sparkly chain. But don’t think that means you need to start dropping not-so-subtle hints to get what you want: a monogrammed design is ripe for self-gifting, too.

Stone & Strand’s come encrusted with pearls or diamonds, while Foundrae’s old English lettering is perfect for the Y2K obsessive. For something truly trophy-worthy, look to Mateo’s hefty crystal quartz pendants, into which the brand will spell out your initial (in diamonds, no less).

Below, see the very best initial necklaces to invest in now.

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Mejuri Bold Letter Pendant Necklace

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Mejuri Bold Letter Pendant Necklace

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With a chunky letter and long gold chain, Mejuri’s offering is perfect for layering with daintier designs.

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Mateo Initial 14-karat Gold, Quartz And Diamond Necklace

Initial 14-karat Gold, Quartz And Diamond Necklace
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Mateo Initial 14-karat Gold, Quartz And Diamond Necklace

A truly special investment, Mateo’s initial necklaces are designed to be treasured forever. Each 14kt gold chain features an emerald-cut crystal quartz, edged in round-cut diamonds and inlaid with your initial.

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Monica Vinader Gold Vermeil Initial Necklace

Gold Vermeil Initial Necklace
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Monica Vinader Gold Vermeil Initial Necklace

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Monica Vinader’s charms are made from 18kt gold vermeil, which is thicker – and therefore more long-lasting – than standard gold plating.

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Hey Harper Chunky Letter Necklace

Chunky Letter Necklace
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Hey Harper Chunky Letter Necklace

Lisbon-based jewellery brand Hey Harper uses an innovative plating process to ensure its gold-tone stainless-steel jewellery looks just like the real thing – only it never, ever tarnishes. This classic initial necklace is so cute, you'll never want to take it off (which is where the waterproof coating really comes in handy).

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Roxanne Assoulin Initial This Gold-plated And Enamel Necklace

Initial This Gold-plated And Enamel Necklace
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Roxanne Assoulin Initial This Gold-plated And Enamel Necklace

Roxanne's joyful take on Noughties nostalgia has us all enamoured. With glossy red lacquer, these dainty necklaces are perfect for layering.

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Martha Calvo Initial Gold-Plated Faux-Pearl Necklace

Initial Gold-Plated Faux-Pearl Necklace
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Martha Calvo Initial Gold-Plated Faux-Pearl Necklace

Bold, shiny and designed to make a statement, Martha Calvo's necklaces are made for magpies. This one contains contrasting gold-plated chain and iridescent faux-pearls, finished with a hefty initial pendant.

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Stone and Strand Initial 10-karat Gold, Pearl And Diamond Necklace

Initial 10-karat Gold, Pearl And Diamond Necklace
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Stone and Strand Initial 10-karat Gold, Pearl And Diamond Necklace

Stone & Strand’s baroque-pearl necklace features a 10kt gold letter, encrusted with diamonds.

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Foundrae Initial 18-karat Gold And Diamond Necklace

Initial 18-karat Gold And Diamond Necklace
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Foundrae Initial 18-karat Gold And Diamond Necklace

Initial necklaces don’t need to be cutesy: Foundrae’s old-English lettering feels refreshingly edgy, but the inlaid diamonds keep it seriously luxe.

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Otiumberg Pearl Initial Pendant Necklace

Pearl Initial Pendant Necklace
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Otiumberg Pearl Initial Pendant Necklace

A planet-friendly fave, independent brand Otiumberg uses recycled precious metals to produce its letter pendants. This one is made from a 14kt gold vermeil, which is both durable and beautiful in hue, and set with creamy pearl cabochons.

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Astrid & Miyu Pave Initial Necklace

Pave Initial Necklace
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Astrid & Miyu Pave Initial Necklace

Astrid & Miyu’s initial necklace is one of the daintiest – wear it alone as a subtle detail, or layer it up to make a statement. It’s available in silver, rose-gold and yellow-gold plated silver, and studded with glinting cubic-zirconia stones.

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Edge of Ember Initial & Birthstone Necklace

Initial & Birthstone Necklace
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Edge of Ember Initial & Birthstone Necklace

Double the cuteness with Edge of Ember’s hyper-personal necklace, which features both the initial and birthstone of your choice.

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Pdpaola Mini Yellow-Gold Necklace

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Pdpaola Mini Yellow-Gold Necklace

Barcelona-based PD Paola’s pendant sees a gemstone-studded initial floating inside a slick 18kt gold-plated silver frame.

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