A seasonal transition is upon us, a time when consumers seek to buy the latest fashions and accessories in which to welcome it.
It’s often a period of reinvention—or reinvigoration. Even for those who have long outgrown their years of formal education, there’s a back-to-school feel in the air that inspires, both outward and inward.
Letter jewelry can help to do both. Beautiful in its appearance—and impressive variety—it’s a jewelry store staple that seems to get better year after year. And it reliably carries with it a sentimentality that should have customers feeling their best when wearing it.
First day at a new school? A shining initial or nameplate reminds the wearer to have confidence in herself as she discovers her path. New baby, or celebrating a milestone birthday? This type of jewelry is the perfect thing to mark such an occasion. And as the holiday season approaches, letter jewelry—be it an initial, a word, or a phrase—is a classic choice for a wide array of shoppers.
For those who collect letter jewelry, as well as for shoppers just getting started, there are so many new entries to the market to tempt a gift or self-purchase. Below, a sampling of the newest initial and word jewels for fall and beyond.
In Sync closure bracelet in 14k yellow gold with turquoise, boulder opal, and diamonds, prices start at $3,700; Eden PresleyLove ear climber in white gold with diamonds, $1,800; Susana MartinsLucky Letters pendant in 18k yellow gold with 0.14 ct. t.w. diamonds, $750 (bead necklace not included); Gigi ClozeauCustomizable initial bracelet in 18k yellow gold and enamel, price on request; Lord JewelryAll In rectangle pendant in 14k yellow gold, $1,060; Alice PierreArabic silhouette ring in 18k rose gold with enamel and diamonds, $1,543; AilesKnife edge initial pendant in 18k yellow gold with diamonds, $995; Harwell GodfreyInitial flip ring in 18k green gold with 0.5 ct. t.w. diamonds, $5,500; Alison NagasueLove x letter charm in 18k yellow gold with diamond, price on request; Katherine JetterDrum Head ring in 18k yellow gold, $7,200; Jade RuzzoMother’s Garden personalized cuff bracelet in sterling silver, prices start at $699; Jen VolkodavAlphabet necklace in 18k Siam gold with 0.08 ct. t.w. diamonds, £660 ($850); PatcharavipaHorus Origin No. 1 Love ring in 18k yellow gold with diamonds, $8,795; Jovana DjuricLetter earrings in 9k yellow gold with diamonds, $390; Natasha SchweitzerKhonsu traveler charm in 14k yellow gold with Madeira citrine, $525; Three SistersBespoke initial cuff in 14k yellow gold with diamonds, price on request; Marlo LazHeirloom medallion in 18k yellow gold with 3.2 cts. t.w. diamonds, $27,140; GemellaExcuse Me ring with ruby, $2,425; Heavenly VicesA2Z heart necklace in rose gold with diamonds, $3,808; SavolinnaInitial earring in 18k yellow gold with 0.21 ct. t.w. diamonds, €1,320 ($1,450); Rainbow K
Top: Nostalgia letter charm in 18k yellow gold with turquoise and diamonds, $2,450; Boochier