Jeweler's Advice: 5 Cute Name Necklaces for Your Girlfriend's Birthday
Updated January 18, 2023.
There's no better gift opportunity than a birthday, and a name necklace makes a unique present she would surely remember for years to come. A name necklace is something that says that she's special and that her name is etched in your mind.
But it can be challenging to pick the right one, as there's such a variety of name necklaces to choose from. From the simple script name necklaces to brilliant and bold gold name ones, or just a good-old initial on a silver chain, all these jewelry gifts convey that she plays a significant role in your life.
Top 5 Name Necklace Picks:
- Plain Script Name Necklaces: Personalized Cursive Name Necklace
- Engraved Bars and Pendants: Totem 3D Bar Necklace
- Name Necklaces With Charms: Siena Chain Bar Necklace
- Beaded Name Necklaces: Resort Layered Beads Necklace With Initials
- Monogram Necklaces: Celebrity Monogram Necklace
Ideas for Name Necklaces Your Girlfriend Will Love
The more options you have the harder it is to choose, we know. Picking a gift that someone you love will proudly wear around their neck can be a very difficult task. We tried to narrow it down for you and included a variety of design and material options to choose from.
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1. Plain Script Name Necklaces
- Also Available In: Sterling Silver, Rose Gold Plating, Premium Silver
- Warranty: 1 Year (5-year protection plan available for $15)
- Engraving: Free
- Chain Length: Adjustable
- Returns: 100-Day Free Returns
Script name necklaces are very versatile in their simplistic design. A delicate name necklace in a cursive font is an excellent choice for girls who love all things classic, feminine, and elegant. But there are also thicker fonts with clean lines which make bold and striking statements.
Name necklaces look chic in gold, silver, or rose gold. It's helpful to look at her existing jewelry collection to gauge which metal she prefers. They can also be accented with diamonds or semi-precious gems like birthstones for added sparkle and a touch of color.
2. Engraved Bars and Pendants
- Also Available In: Gold Plating, Gold Vermeil, Solid Gold
- Warranty: 1 Year (5-year protection plan available for $15)
- Engraving: Free
- Chain Length: Adjustable
- Returns: 100-Day Free Returns
A sleek and modern look is achieved by engraving a bar for a personalized name necklace. Besides her name, you can use additional engravings like your name, her birthdate, or a short message. Opting for a sophisticated bar necklace offers both style and sentiment, which makes for an extra-special gift for a day she'll never forget.
You could also choose from many types of disc or heart pendants that give you more space to engrave a short message. If you're looking for a wide selection to choose from, check out MYKA's romantic heart necklaces, which come in various styles and finishes.
3. Name Necklaces With Charms
- Also Available In: Gold Plating, Rose Gold Plating, Gold Vermeil
- Warranty: 1 Year (5-year protection plan available for $15)
- Engraving: Free
- Chain Length: Adjustable
- Returns: 100-Day Free Returns
Maybe your girlfriend loves more playful jewelry with added color and different shapes like stars or flowers. You could make up a charm name necklace by adding charms next to the clearly outlined name or names.
Select charms that have a symbolic meaning or are unique to her, like her birthstone. But stay away from anything scratchy and opt for well-finished charms that won't tarnish or get broken easily.
✦ Going for gold? Read more about Rose Gold vs. Yellow Gold: Which Is the Better Choice?
4. Beaded Name Necklaces
- Also Available In: Tropical Color Palette, Pacific Color Palette
- Warranty: 1 Year (5-year protection plan available for $15)
- Engraving: Free
- Chain Length: Adjustable
- Returns: 100-Day Free Returns
A great way to remind your girlfriend that you care is to spell out her name in beads on a necklace for her to keep. You can also include a nameplate on a beaded necklace with vibrantly colored beads.
A different approach to the beaded necklace is to use pearls with engraved initials or a metal nameplate for a modern take on the traditional elegance of pearl jewelry.
5. Monogram Necklaces
Celebrity Monogram Necklace in 18k Gold Plating
- Also Available In: Sterling Silver, Rose Gold Plating, Solid Gold
- Warranty: 1 Year (5-year protection plan available for $15)
- Engraving: Free
- Chain Length: Adjustable
- Returns: 100-Day Free Returns
A new twist on initial necklaces is interweaving two or three initials to form a monogram necklace. You can choose a monogram of her initials, yours, or anyone close to her.
Monogram pendants create visual interest and are bound to pique the interest of those around her. They make for a totally unique and stylish gift for your girlfriend's birthday.
Important Name Necklace Considerations
Before shopping for a cute name necklace for your girlfriend, consider what a jeweler has to say about the best choices you can make.
- Quality: Solid or plated gold, silver, or rose gold are materials that will last and are hypoallergenic. Sterling silver and even stainless steel can also make durable, and more budget-friendly alternatives.
- Length: Choose a length that will be easy to wear with a variety of clothing, like a standard or princess length that falls just on or below the collarbone. A choker that sits on the base of the throat is very popular at the moment and can be worn with most necklines. A longer necklace works well when paired with shorter necklaces.
- Color: Find a name necklace that compliments her skin tone and the color of her clothes. Gold usually best suits olive and darker skin tones. Silver looks good on fairer skin tones, while rose gold is the most versatile of all and looks beautiful against all skin tones and undertones, which makes it an always safe choice.
Name Necklaces Create That Special Moment
Once you've decided that a name necklace is the best gift for your girlfriend, play with the ideas we've shown here, and find something you're happy with.
What will impress her is not the price tag but the fact that you bought her something very personal and put thought and love into it. A thoughtful, personalized name necklace that you've hand-picked for her will surely make for an extra-special birthday moment.
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