Anniversary Gifts: 5 Customizable Name Necklaces Your Wife Will Cherish

You may feel overwhelmed by the task of finding the perfect anniversary gift for your wife as a token of your love and appreciation for her. Thoughtfully chosen and sentimental anniversary jewelry is a failsafe option to delight almost any wife—and it doesn't need to be costly.

In fact, something hand-picked, with meaning behind it, is far more impressive than an expensive diamond necklace with no personal connection.

Name necklace jewelry is one of your best options and is both current and timeless. It can be her name or both of your names and could include your anniversary date.

We've found five types of name necklaces to help you with your choice. Each type of name necklace has different qualities and will suit the personalities and tastes of different women. We'll help you find the one that's the perfect fit for your wife.

1. Plain Script Name Necklaces



The choice of font for a name necklace is very important, as it affects the overall aesthetic and style of the piece.

One of the top choices is the plain script name necklace. But don't be misled by the name—plain script necklaces are by no means ordinary or boring. Instead, their simplicity gives the name or word you choose more impact. Plus, they are very versatile, as they suit most occasions and outfits—like this unique 18k Gold-Plated Script Name Necklace.

Once you've decided on a script necklace, you need to consider what type of metal it should be made from. These are the three primary colors of metals:

• Gold is making a strong comeback with its boldness, richness in color, and luxury.
• Silver for name necklaces is more understated than gold and is great for everyday wear.
• Rose gold name necklaces suit most skin types with their softer and more subtle hue.

You'll then have to decide on the size of the script, whether it hangs horizontally or vertically, and the type of chain.

✦ Highlight her uniqueness with Script Name Necklace

2. Name Necklaces With Diamonds or Birthstones



What better way to show your eternal love than with a diamond or a birthstone? Single gems could be used for a delicate touch, for example, to dot the "i" in a name. You can also find name necklaces surrounded by jewels or fully jewel-encrusted.

Diamond jewelry is timeless, elegant, and classic. Diamonds symbolize love and eternal life, making diamond name necklaces perfect for an anniversary gift.

Don't be discouraged if you think diamonds are outside of your budget. Lab diamonds are the ideal alternative, as they are far more affordable—without compromising beauty or quality. MYKA's lab diamonds are ethically made and sourced with far less environmental impact.

Another option is to use birthstones, as birthstone jewelry like this Heart in Heart Birthstone Necklace –Rose Gold Plated has been a crowd favorite for many years now. With birthstones, you can further personalize the necklace while adding a pop of color, like two engraved hearts with each of your birthstones.

✦ Add a pop of color with Heart in Heart Birthstone Necklace

3. Layered Name Necklaces and Charms



If your wife loves to wear bracelets and necklaces with charms and little pendants or extra items, she'll love this choice of gift.

The layered jewelry trend has grown very popular, making more of a statement by wearing several strands. You can choose a few name necklaces with different names or words that hang at different lengths.

Charms are also special, as each one has its own personal meaning. There's an almost endless choice of charms, including infinity signs, hearts, crosses, ship anchors, and many more. With the rise in cute and dainty initial jewelry, you could also use initial necklaces such as the Name Letter Necklace in 18K Gold Plating, either to spell out her name or to hang individually with other charms.

✦ Make a statement with Name Letter Necklace

4. Name Necklaces Featuring Engraved Bars or Discs



An entirely different approach to the name necklace is having a bar or disc pendant engraved with your wife's name or other names of your choice.

There are many options when engraving jewelry and necklaces. Bar name necklaces are inscribed with the name and can hang horizontally or vertically, like this Totem 3D Bar Necklace in Sterling Silver With Diamond. With this trendy option, you can choose a single bar or more than one if you want more than one engraving.

You could also go for an engraved disc. They typically have more space for longer engravings. You could choose to write a short personal message to your wife and have it inscribed on the front or back of the disc.

✦ Bring a trendy flair with Totem 3D Bar Necklace

5. Necklaces Featuring Intertwined Shapes and Engraved Name Beads



Intertwined shapes are great for giving your wife something stylish and romantic—with a slight twist. These interlocking shapes could be rings or hearts that symbolize the inseparable bond between you and your wife.

They can also be engraved with dates, the names of your children, or meaningful words unique to her.

Engraved beads with a name or a single letter like on this Charming Heart Necklace With Engraved Beads in Gold Vermeil are another fun alternative. Several single letters can be used to spell out a name, which will be more prominent than a smaller name on one bead. Inscribed beads also look beautiful when threaded on a ring or the outline of a heart.

✦ Add a romantic touch with Charming Heart Necklace with Engraved Beads

An Anniversary Gift She'll Cherish for a Lifetime

Name necklaces are far more sentimental than other jewelry pieces. With all these choices of name necklaces, you'll find one perfect for her—reflecting your love with a gift she'll treasure for many more anniversaries to come.

✦ Not quite what you had in mind? Visit Myka's website and browse our full collection of anniversary gifts to find the piece your wife will cherish.