Necklaces

Two kinds of necklace

This collection holds two quite different things. The first is personalized necklaces: dog tags, lockets and name pieces engraved or printed to order with a name, a date, a photo or your own words. The second is ready-made jewelry, such as cross pendants and chains in 925 sterling silver, gold-plated silver and stainless steel, chosen as gifts in their own right.

Personalized necklaces

If you want the necklace to say something, start with the dog tags and photo pendants. Dog tags are laser engraved on stainless steel, and some carry a set theme, such as a class year or a pair of coordinates, with room for your own details. Photo necklaces use a picture you upload, so choose one that is sharp and well lit, with the face or subject in the middle.

Ready-made pieces

For a necklace chosen for its look, browse the chains and pendants. Each listing gives the metal and finish, whether that is oxidized sterling silver, 24K gold plating or a PVD-coated steel, so you can match it to the jewelry they already wear.

A quick way to choose

• For a milestone or a memory, pick a personalized piece.
• For everyday style, pick a chain or pendant in the metal they wear most.
• For him, look for heavier chains and steel dog tags.