The Best Initial Jewelry to Personalize Your Winter Outfits

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Personalization is one of this year’s biggest jewelry trends, and nothing says personalized more than a piece of initial jewelry. Whether you want to nod to your first name with your own initial, wear the initial of a loved one, or mix and match letter charms to customize your accessories even more, there are many ways to incorporate the style into your stack. Initial jewelry is also always in style, so you can invest in pieces you’ll wear forever without worrying if they will still be on trend in a year from now.

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Best Initials Jewelry at a Glance

• Best Diamond Initial Necklace: Helzberg Diamond Initial Pendant, $250 (was $400)
• Best Charm: Blue Nile Lab-Grown Diamond Initial Charm, $495 (was $550) 
• Best Bubble Initial Necklace: Brilliant Earth Wavelength Initial Pendant Necklace, $795
• Best Miniamlist Jewelry: ChicSilver Initial Necklace, $21 (was $37)
• Best Budget-Friendly Jewelry: Adornia 14k Gold Plated Multi-Color Stone Initial Necklace, $15 (was $25)
• Best Silver Initial Necklace: ​​Emerson & Oliver Small Paperclip Necklace with Silver Letter Charm, $55 
• Best Pull-Tie Bracelet: BaubleBar Knotty Initial Bracelet, $38 
• Best Stud Earrings: Marlyn Schiff Block Letter Initial Stud Earrings, $32 
• Best Huggie Earrings: Gorjana Alphabet Single Huggie, $45
• Best Initial Ring: Marrow Fine Initial Enamel Signet Ring, $1,900
• Best Whimsical Jewelry: Susan Alexandra Make Your Own Wishlette Spells + Numbers Necklace, $62+

When we think of initial jewelry, we immediately think of necklaces with letter pendants front and center. But you can actually find just about any jewelry style (including huggie hoops!) with letters if you know where to look. Whether you want to add a new charm to your necklace or are looking for a timeless signet ring with your first initial, you’ll find the best initials jewelry to accessorize with, ahead. 

The Best Initials Jewelry for a Personalized Necklace Stack 

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Helzberg Diamond Initial Pendant

On Sale 38% off

$250 Buy Now

A simple, petite diamond initial pendant necklace like this one from Helzberg can be exactly what you’re missing from your necklace stack. The dainty necklace is constructed from 10K yellow gold with brilliant-cut diamonds, strung on a classic rope chain that goes well when layered with other high and low pieces, or on its own for a minimalistic moment.

Metals Available: 10K yellow gold
Jewelry Type: Necklace

Blue Nile Lab-Grown Diamond Initial Charm

On Sale 10% off

$495 Buy Now

According to girl math, you can save money on a solid-gold initial necklace by purchasing just the charm and using a solid-gold chain you already own. The Blue Nile Lab-Grown Diamond Initial Charm costs $550 and comes in both 14K white and yellow gold. It’s fully encrusted in round diamonds for added sparkle and looks so good on a variety of chain designs, allowing you to personalize your necklace style beyond your first initial.  

Metals Available: 14K white gold, yellow gold  
Jewelry Type: Charm 

Brilliant Earth Wavelength Initial Pendant Necklace

$795 Buy Now

If you love the look of a bubble initial necklace but want something you can wear every day without the threat of tarnish, the Brilliant Earth Wavelength Initial Pendant Necklace is a great pick. This under $1,000 solid gold necklace boasts a trendy, statement-making design that looks great solo or paired with other necklace styles. 

Metals Available: 14K yellow gold  
Jewelry Type: Necklace

ChicSilver Initial Necklace

On Sale 43% off

$21 Buy Now

Prefer a minimalist look? The ChicSilver Initial Necklace is a great choice that is simple yet statement-making and easy to style differently depending on your outfit. This plated necklace comes in silver, yellow gold, and black tones, featuring a simple block letter-style pendant at the front and center. 

Metals Available: Silver, gold, or black-plated  
Jewelry Type: Necklace

Adornia 14k Gold Plated Multi-Color Stone Initial Necklace

On Sale 40% off

$15 Buy Now

For something budget-friendly and on-trend, go with the Adornia 14k Gold Plated Multi-Color Stone Initial Necklace from Target. This necklace features a larger initial pendant encrusted in multi-colored stones for a whimsical and eclectic vibe. 

Metals Available: 14K gold-plated  
Jewelry Type: Necklace

Emerson & Oliver Small Paperclip Necklace with Silver Letter Charm

$55 Buy Now

Ever since Hailey Bieber wore that large B necklace, bubble initials have taken over our jewelry collection. For a silver style, go with the Emerson & Oliver Small Paperclip Necklace with Silver Letter Charm from Nordstrom. We love the polished look of this necklace and the detail that the paperclip chain adds to the globby letter. 

Metals Available: Stainless steel 
Jewelry Type: Necklace

BaubleBar Knotty Initial Bracelet

$38 Buy Now

For a casual, everyday bracelet, consider the BaubleBar Knotty Initial Bracelet. This bracelet is constructed in a convenient pull-tie design that is easy to slide on and off, featuring a waterproof paracord material with a large, better-made brass component protected by a PVD vacuum plating for prevention of tarnishing. 

“I have several initial jewelry pieces from BaubleBar, and the Knotty Initial Bracelet is one of my favorites. I love how easy the bracelet is to slide onto the wrist—putting bracelets on without assistance is tricky!—and the trendy pop of color it adds to my wrist.” —Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster Contributing Writer 

Metals Available: Brass with protective PVD vacuum plating and waterproof paracord material 
Jewelry Type: Bracelet

Marlyn Schiff Block Letter Initial Stud Earrings

$32 Buy Now

For simple, everyday stud earrings, consider the Marlyn Schiff Block Letter Initial Stud Earrings. These earrings are crafted from either sterling silver or 14K gold plate and feature sleek block letters that add interest to your lobes without appearing too busy. 

Metals Available: Sterling silver, 14K gold plated  
Jewelry Type: Stud earrings

Gorjana Alphabet Single Huggie

$45 Buy Now

We are obsessed with the Gorjana Alphabet Single Huggie earrings. Inspired by huggie hoops, these earrings feature a letter that literally wraps around your lobes, creating a more unique touch. The huggies are also sold separately, so you can grab just one letter to mix and match into your current earring stack, or a couple to make them a set. 

Metals Available: Gold-plated brass 
Jewelry Type: Huggie hoops

Marrow Fine Initial Enamel Signet Ring

$1900 Buy Now

If you’re going to invest in a piece of fine jewelry, go with a more timeless style, such as a signet ring. The Marrow Fine Initial Enamel Signet Ring is a lovely way to add a personalized touch to your ring stack, feeling both elevated enough for dressy outfits and versatile enough for everyday wear. 

Metals Available: 14K yellow gold, white gold, rose gold  
Jewelry Type: Ring

Susan Alexandra Make Your Own Wishlette Spells + Numbers Necklace

$62+ Buy Now

If you love the whimsical, DIY jewelry that is currently on-trend, you can design your own without stringing a single bead. The Susan Alexandra Make Your Own Wishlette Spells + Numbers Necklace allows you to completely customize your necklace look, from the chain to the letters. 

Metals Available: Sterling silver, bronze 
Jewelry Type: Necklace 

Baby Gold Oval Starset Diamond Initial Charm

$150 Buy Now

Make your initial extra special with this Baby Gold Oval Starset Diamond Initial Charm. The charm design features space for two initials, so you can put your first and last initials, your kids’ initials, or pair your initial with a loved one’s.

Metals Available: 14K yellow gold, 14K rose gold, 14K white gold
Jewelry Type: Charm

Brook & York Harlow Bracelet

$84 Buy Now

The Brook & York Harlow Bracelet boasts a unique bracelet design. It’s inspired by a watch band, with the option to add custom engraving (such as an initial or monogram) on the face.

Metals Available: 14K gold plated brass
Jewelry Type: Bracelet

Anthropologie Fluted Heart Pendant Monogram Necklace

$50 Buy Now

For something a bit more trendy, go with this adorable heart pendant necklace from Anthro, which features a whimsical block letter in the center on a petite paperclip chain.

Metals Available: 14K gold plated brass
Jewelry Type: Necklace.