You have found a beautiful necklace or bracelet and now you get to choose what to engrave on it. Fun! But also quite difficult, because what should you actually engrave? Will you go for your own initial, a name, a date or perhaps a small symbol?
The great thing about an engraved piece of jewellery is that you can use it in so many different ways. You can choose something that means a lot to you, or simply an engraving that you think is beautiful. A single letter on a sleek charm, several initials on a round pendant or a short text on a heart. And you can also choose which charm shape best suits your style.
Could you use some inspiration? We have collected our favourite ideas and handy tips for you.
1. Engraving a name: simple and personal
A name on a piece of jewellery remains a lovely choice. Think of your own name, that of your partner, your children or your best friend. But a nickname you have used for years can also be really fun.
By the way, it doesn't always have to be someone else. Wearing your own name on a charm is just as fun, especially if you love a personal jewellery look.
A few ideas:
- Your own first name, such as Sophie or Mila.
- The name of your best friend.
- A nickname, such as Saar or Juul.
- A pet name, such as darling or sweetheart.
- Two or three names together, if the chosen charm design is suitable for that.
And then comes the next choice: what shape will you give that name?
On an oval charm, for example, names can be placed beautifully one below the other. A heart-shaped charm gives a completely different look. If you go for a round pendant, you can choose from various designs where the text is arranged differently.
Our tip? Don't just look at which name you want to engrave, but also at how the name will appear on the charm. That can make a surprising difference.
2. Engraving initials: from one letter to a fun combination
An initial may well be one of the easiest ways to give your jewellery a personal twist. One beautiful letter on a pendant can be enough.
And with multiple initials, it becomes even more fun to play with the layout.
For example, think of:
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M – your own initial, nice and minimalist.
- L & S – two letters that mean something to you together.
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A, E and M – three initials spread across a round charm.
- J ♡ L – two initials with a small heart in between.
At Just Good Jewellery, there are several options for placing initials. On some round charms, for example, multiple letters can be arranged in a circle or cross shape, possibly with a heart in the middle.
That gives a completely different effect than two letters neatly next to each other.
Do you love a calm, minimalist look? Then one letter on a small round charm or a subtle clover charm is a nice choice. Want something a bit more striking? Then take a look at multiple initials on a larger pendant.
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3. Engraving a date: a few numbers that belong to you
Some dates you simply want to remember. Your birthday, an anniversary, the day you met someone or another moment that is special to you.
A date is also beautiful if you prefer not to wear a name or text on your jewellery.
For example:
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12.09.03 – a birth date.
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11.11.22 – a date you want to preserve.
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2008 ♡ 2010 – two years in a suitable design.
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2004 | 2008 | 2020– three years on a charm suitable for that.
Especially on round charms, you can do some lovely things with this. In selected designs, dates or years can, for example, run along the edge, with a heart or a subtle divider in between.
Would you rather have one date straight on a charm? Then there are also heart-shaped, oval, clover and octagon designs where this is possible.
Do pay attention to the notation. Not every model offers the same space or the same way to place the date.
4. Engraving a short text: what would you put on it?
Sometimes one word is exactly enough. And sometimes two or three small words are much more fun.
Think of a text that suits you, something funny among friends or a message you want to give as a gift. Not everything has to be big or serious.
A little inspiration:
For yourself
- Be you
- Enjoy life
- Just me
- Love
For someone you love
- Love you
- My bestie
- Big kiss
- Sister
For a personal gift
- Dear mum
- Always together
- Love you mom
- Best grandpa
Of course, you can also choose something that no one else would think of. A nickname, a short joke or that one word you always say to each other often makes a piece of jewellery even more fun.
Have you found a text? Then look at which design is suitable for it. A small charm usually fits fewer letters than a larger one. Sometimes the text is divided over two lines, while another charm offers space for a different layout.
And don't underestimate the font. A sleek font gives a completely different look than elegant letters. Even the same text can therefore look surprisingly different.
5. Engraving a symbol: small detail, fun look
No desire for letters or numbers? A symbol can also be very beautiful.
A heart is of course always nice, but there are more possibilities. Think of a star, an infinity sign or another small icon that suits your style.
On selected round charms, you can also choose a zodiac sign or a birthflower, for example. And with the octagon charms, there are designs with small icons.
The great thing about a symbol is that you don't have to explain what it means right away. Maybe you choose a heart because it reminds you of someone. Maybe you just think it looks beautiful on your pendant. Both are fine!
Moreover, a small charm with a subtle symbol can be very fun next to another necklace with a more striking link.
6. Engraving a handwritten text or drawing
This may well be one of the most personal options: having a piece of handwriting or a line drawing engraved.
Think of a short word that someone has written for you, a name in a recognizable handwriting or a simple drawing.
You then see not only what is written, but also how it was originally written or drawn.
At Just Good Jewellery, this option is available with certain round and heart-shaped charms. The chosen charm must, of course, have enough space to engrave the design properly.
Do you want to use a handwritten text or drawing? Then make sure you provide a clear photo without shadows. For a drawing, a clear line drawing is important, so that the lines can be reproduced properly.
The simpler and clearer the original, the better we can assess whether it is suitable for a beautiful engraving.
7. Which charm suits your engraving best?
Now it gets really fun. Because you are not only choosing what goes on your jewellery, but also what the charm looks like.
At Just Good Jewellery, you can choose from various shapes. Each shape gives your engraving a different look.
Round charm: nice and versatile
A round charm is nice if you like a calm, classic shape. With one initial, it is beautifully minimalist, but on larger round charms, more elaborate designs are also possible.
Think of multiple initials, names, a date along the edge or a symbol.
Beautiful on a fine chain, but also fun with a slightly coarser link.
Heart-shaped charm: a fun twist
A heart really doesn't always have to be very romantic. A heart-shaped charm with a single letter or a sleekly engraved name can look very modern.
You can choose from various sizes, which also changes the effect. A small heart looks subtle, while a larger model stands out more.
And if you do want to engrave something sweet, then it is of course also perfect.
Oval charm: beautiful for letters and names
With an oval charm, the elongated shape immediately stands out. This allows you to play around beautifully with an initial, two letters below each other or different names.
Do you love a personal necklace that is just a little different than a standard round pendant? Then an oval is definitely worth looking at.
Octagon charm: sleek and just a little different
An octagon charm has a geometric shape and therefore a very distinctive look.
We think this shape is great, for example, with one or two initials, but also with a name or small icon.
Especially if you like modern, slightly sleeker jewellery, an octagon charm can be a very fun choice.
Clover charm: playful and subtle
A clover charm is nice when you want to add something playful to your necklace or bracelet.
With one initial, you keep it calm, but with selected models, names, multiple letters or dates are also possible.
It is a beautiful choice if you want to combine a personal engraving with a charm shape that itself already has a nice detail.
8. Make it a piece of jewellery that completely suits your style
Choosing an engraving is one thing. But the best part is perhaps that you can then think about how you want to wear the jewellery.
Because a personal charm does not have to hang from a very subtle chain alone.
What do you think of these combinations?
Minimalist and calm
A small round charm with your initial on a fine chain. Beautiful on its own, but also fun next to another subtle necklace.
A little playful
A heart-shaped charm with a short name, combined with a beaded necklace in a different length. This way you get a mix of different styles.
Sleek and modern
An octagon charm with two initials on a link chain. The geometric shape and the links together give a fun, powerful look.
Personal with a twist
Choose a charm with a date or symbol and combine it with another necklace from your jewellery collection. This way, your personal jewellery remains part of your own look.
And do you prefer to wear a bracelet? Then you can also look at a bracelet with a name, initial, date or symbol.
You don't have to wear it all at once. A beautiful engraving combined with the jewellery you already have can be very fun.
9. Silver or gold plated: what do you choose?
The colour also determines how your engraved jewellery looks.
Do you love a cool, fresh jewellery look? Then silver or a silver-coloured version is fun. Do you like wearing warm gold-coloured jewellery? Then you can look at a gold-plated version.
And do you like wearing gold and silver together? Then you don't suddenly have to choose one colour. An engraved charm can be really fun in a mix of different metal colours.
Look at which colour versions are available for your chosen jewellery.
10. Four things to check before you choose your engraving
Have you found a nice idea? Then there are still a few things that are handy to check.
1. Does your text fit on the chosen charm?
A single initial fits on many designs, but with longer names or multiple lines, the available space becomes more important.
2. Do you like the font with the charm?
An elegant font gives a completely different result than sleek letters. Especially look at the examples with the chosen design.
3. Are all letters and numbers correct?
Check names, initials and dates one more time. Especially with multiple initials or a date, a typo can easily be made.
4. Does the charm suit the necklace or bracelet you want to wear?
A small charm has a different look than a large pendant. Also think about whether you want to wear the jewellery on its own or combine it with other jewellery.
And, do you already know what you want to engrave?
Maybe you immediately knew that you wanted to go for an initial. Or you are now hesitating between a round charm with a date and a heart with a name. Also fun, because precisely those different possibilities make assembling your own jewellery so fun.
Just start with the idea that appeals to you the most. A name, a few letters, a date, a short text or a symbol. Then look at which charm shape and which design you think is the most beautiful with it.
This way you make something that is not only personal, but also completely suits the jewellery you like to wear.
