Sideways Initial Necklace
Necklace Size Guide
Choose your length on the product page. Most of our necklaces come in 14" to 22", with an extender chain for a little extra adjustment.
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14" (35cm) – choker
Sits close around the base of the neck. -
16" (40cm) – collarbone
Falls just below the collarbone. Ideal for small pendants and initials. -
18" (45cm) – our most popular
Rests on the upper chest. The safest choice for a gift. -
20" (50cm) – relaxed
Sits a little lower, and is lovely for layering. -
22" (56cm) – longer
Mid-chest, for layering or a longer look.
In-between lengths (15", 17", 19" and 21") are available too. Most necklaces come with a 1" (2.5cm) extender, and some with 2" (5cm) – the product details say which.
How to measure: put a piece of string around your neck where you'd like the necklace to sit, then measure it flat.
Layering tip: choose lengths about 2" apart so each necklace sits on its own.
Need a longer chain? Email us at info@abiza.co.uk.
- 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.
Explore every style in our initial necklaces collection.
- 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.
