Sideways Initial Necklace
Necklace Length Guide
Choosing the right necklace length can make all the difference to how your jewellery sits and feels. Our visual guide shows the four most popular lengths on an average neckline so you can easily see where each one falls:
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14" – Choker Length
Sits closely around the base of the neck. Perfect for a snug, elegant fit or for layering with longer pieces. -
16" – Classic Short Necklace
Falls just below the collarbone on most people. A timeless everyday length and ideal for small pendants. -
18" – Standard Pendant Length
Rests on the upper chest. This is our most popular and versatile length for gifting, flattering most necklines. -
20" – Longer, Relaxed Length
Sits a little lower on the chest for an effortlessly elegant look. Great for creating a layered style or adding extra movement.
Tip: Everyone’s proportions are a little different. If you're choosing a gift, 18" is the safest all-round option—beautiful on its own and easy to layer with other pieces.
- This item is custom-made to order. Our standard turnaround time is 3 business days but you can upgrade to 'Rush My Order' selection above if you would like your item to be made and shipped within 1 business day.
Details
- Multiple letter pendants connected horizontally along the chain — sideways orientation
- Letters: 8.5mm uppercase height (all text displays in capitals)
- Optional charms — heart ♡ · star ★ · butterfly 🦋 · cross ✝ · ampersand &
- 316L surgical-grade stainless steel base in 18K gold plating or silver finish
- Dainty 1.2mm cable chain
- 1" extension chain for adjustable length
- Hypoallergenic, water and tarnish-resistant — safe for daily wear
- Made to order in our Chester studio (3 business day standard, or 1 business day £10 rush)
- Arrives gift-ready in our signature Abiza suede pouch
The Design
The sideways orientation is what makes this piece quietly distinctive. Letters sit horizontally along the chain — connected at offset points to give the piece a relaxed, asymmetrical feel rather than rigid alignment. Each letter is a separate physical pendant (not engraved on a disc), so what you see on your collarbone is the actual letter shape catching the light.
The sideways layout is designed for everyday wear and layering — sits softly at the collarbone, works alone, layers cleanly with longer pendants or chokers, and reads as personalised without ever feeling heavy.
How It Works
- Choose your finish — 18K gold plated or silver
- Pick the number of characters you want (each letter or charm counts as one character)
- Enter your letters in the order you'd like them — initials, a short name, or a meaningful word
- Mix in any of our charms (♡ ★ 🦋 ✝ &) where you'd like them in the sequence
- Add to basket — we make it to order in our Chester studio
Who It's For
The everyday personalised piece our customers come back to most often:
- Initials of yourself or a partner — your own + a meaningful symbol or letter for someone you love
- A short name — your name, a nickname, your child's name or a pet's name in delicate sideways letters
- Initials of multiple children — a quietly personal Mother's Day or birthday piece
- A meaningful short word or symbol combination — "MUM", "LOVE", initials with hearts and stars, family member combinations
- For yourself — your initial alongside a star or heart as a quiet daily reminder
Made to Order
Each necklace is made to order in our Chester studio. Please double-check the spelling and order of your letters before checkout — once production starts we can't make changes. Because each piece is personalised, we're unable to accept returns or exchanges on customised pieces unless there's a fault on our end. If something isn't right, contact us straight away and we'll put it right.
Care
Hypoallergenic, water and tarnish-resistant — safe for daily wear including showers and exercise. Wipe gently with a soft cloth after wear and avoid prolonged contact with perfume, lotion and chlorinated water to keep the finish at its best for years.
Looking for a Different Style?
If you'd rather the letters hang straight down instead of sideways, see our Letter Name Necklace (vertical letter pendants spelling a name) or Heart Initials Necklace (vertical pendants with heart styling).
For a single letter + birthstone version of this same sideways style, see our Sideways Initial & Birthstone Necklace.
For the bracelet version of this design, see our Personalised Letter Initial Bracelet.
- You will receive our jewellery in our beautiful branded pouches, ready to gift.
- You can always ship it directly to the recipient.
- Ribboned gift box, and a gift note is available.
- Please check estimated making times.
- Royal Mail Standard UK Delivery - £3
- Free Standard Delivery for UK orders above £75.
- UK Express Shipping is available at checkout for £6.50
- Our packages are letterbox size and they don’t require a signature.
- Our delivery partners are Royal Mail, and DHL Express
- We cannot accept returns for personalised jewellery
- Your order will be shipped via Royal Mail International Tracked and Insured services.
- For EU buyers, all taxes & import duties included.
- There will be absolutely no other charges for US buyers.
- For buyers from other countries UK taxes will be deducted at checkout. You may need to pay import charges locally. Please check your country requirements before ordering.
