MTJ Gift Guide: Alphabet City
Every season is jewelry gift-giving season. When in doubt, go small, sparkly, and sentimental. Find holiday and milestone gift-giving ideas with our MTJ gift guides. And go ahead, treat yourself once in a while just because.
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MTJ Gift Guide: Alphabet City
Substantial Initial Pendants
Did initial necklaces ever go out of style? They may have had their fair share of high and low demand, but they have never disappeared from décolletage for long periods of time, and for good reason.
It’s the easiest way for a person to wear something “personal” without having to have it custom-made, not to mention a great way to show affection for others. Celebrities (teens and more) proclaim their devotion to their latest flame. Moms can’t get enough of their mini-me initials, and of course, you should always wear your own initials to celebrate yourself.
Designers are embracing the resurgence to the max by creating big, jumbo, and even super-sized initial pendants for the ultimate jewel proclamation and just in time for the holiday gift giving season!
Cloud
This bold and puffy “Cloud Letter” pendant has a cartoon-like quality and the satin cord adds the perfect amount of posh.
Alison Lou 18k yellow gold and satin rope cord “Cloud Letter” necklace, $5,200 at Alison Lou.
Southwestern
This is the perfect personal piece for anyone in love with Southwestern flair.
Marlo Laz 14k yellow gold large “Southwestern Alphabet” necklace, $5,200 at Marlo Laz.
Charm
This simple design is layer-friendly for everyday wear.
Amanda Pearl 14k yellow gold “Letter Charm”, $360 at Amanda Pearl.
Portrait
This “Portrait Medallion” is an excellent example of what a modern heirloom should look like.
Gemella 14k yellow gold and diamond “Portrait Medallion” pendant, $10,750 at Gemella Jewels.
Custom
Marie Lichtenberg is an expert at creating covetable jewels and her colossally cool custom letters are no exception.
Marie Lichtenberg 18k yellow gold “Custom Jumbo Letter Charm”, $8,380 at Marie Lichtenberg.
Pearla
Designer Jackie Cohen of My Story offers a plethora of personal/personalized jewels and that includes initial pendants for showing love.
My Story Fine Jewelry 14k yellow gold and pearl “Pearla Initial” necklace, $1,745 at My Story Fine Jewelry.
Jumbo Bubble
Brent Neale keeps true to her playful and fanciful aesthetic with her bubble pendants with no lack of whimsy.
Brent Neale 18k yellow gold and diamond “Jumbo Bubble” pendant, $8,750 at Brent Neale.
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