Starting With Initials

The popularity of monograms has lasted for years, centuries even! Adding your initials to anything really cements your ownership of the piece and allows jewellery to carry a part of you with it. No matter how much initials have been reused in jewellery over the years, their individualistic symbol has never dimmed. For further proof of the iconic status the initial necklace has in jewellery, just look at the most iconic one in history painted round Anne Boleyn’s neck. Truly synonymous with her likeness, the necklace has been lost in history but has been replicated many times over the years, with people supplying their own initials to be enmeshed in pearls.

An initial can also be an emblem for a loved one, adding a beautifully discreet nod to the people in your life that deserve to be acknowledged in everyday style choices. Initials have been used throughout history, and now by celebrities to allude to secret relationships, or publicly acknowledge them. For us mere mortals however, it is charming version of being Facebook official. Initials in jewellery tell a tangible story of a relationship, and having a person immortalised in jewellery is deeply profound.

Letter charms are a great way to personalise existing jewellery, since you can add more or change around letters at any time, or even spell out words. Discover the Argento collection of letter charms with the brands Storie, Rebecca, Nomination, Pandora, and Karma!

Engraved

Probably the epitome of bespoke, engraved jewellery is the is the perfect way to create a one-of-a-kind gift for someone in your life. A practice going back to the time of the ancient Egyptians, jewellery has been engraved over many millennia, and nearly always signifying great importance. It is a long-standing storytelling practice of momentous events, immortalising relationships, showcasing personal accolades, and a proclamation individuality, using precious metals.

Contemporary engraving has now been extended to the masses, rather than only being accessible to the high-ranking and the wealthy, extending the stories now being told through jewellery. Whether you are sticking with an initial combination or engraving a secret message for someone you cherish, engraved jewellery is a beautiful and deeply personal gift to give a person.

Argento offers a myriad of different engraving styles on a wide variety of jewellery and watches! Engrave your favourite brands like Pandora and Nomination, or our own brand designs. Make engravings even more personal with the option to have handwriting engraved on your favourite brands!