The Many Hidden Meanings Behind Name Necklaces

Jewelry is still, quite rightly, considered something of a luxury item and that’s down to the general presumption that its benefits are wholly decorative. However this is not always the case. 

While jewelry is in its essence used by those who wear it as something of a status symbol or strictly a fashion accessory, there are many examples where the importance and grandeur of the stone or carat quality mark are superseded by the sentimentality and personal importance they represent.

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The act of wearing jewelry is, by its very nature, both a personal and public statement and it can be as bold or subtle as the wearer chooses. There are some among us who simply have to wear an item of jewelry or two, usually more than two, as it’s part of our overall look.

Bold and Brazen or Understated and Measured

Indeed some of us don’t feel as if we’ve dressed at all until we pair our outfits with precisely the right mix of jewelry and other accessories. 

Others elect to wear jewelry only on special occasions and in a more measured and understated fashion. That doesn’t make their connection to the jewelry any less important; it just means that the connection is not necessarily a daily or constantly evident one.

Name necklaces, or other similar forms of using jewelry as a message and not just an aesthetic, are a great way to use these items for additional significance. On occasion this importance screams out at passersby and other times it’s quiet and personal. 

It’s all about personal taste and your inner voice and the wearing of these items can tell a million stories, either to the masses or to yourself.

In recent years there has been a marked increase in popularity of jewelry items, such as the fashionable name necklace, that act as a type of tribute to a commemoration of one’s loved ones or ourselves.

Many Meanings Behind Name Necklaces

There are many meanings that can lie behind a name or initial necklace, here are just some potential examples.

Display of Love for Another

In their most common form a name necklace can be given to a loved one as a sign of your devotion. This could either be displayed as a partner’s name, or nickname, or could have a deeper significance but essentially the purpose is to validate and celebrate your shared connection.

There are so many beautiful intricate designs, fonts and styles that can be used for the simple act of having someone’s name emblazoned on a stunning piece of jewelry and as well as there being a near infinite amount of styles there is also a never-ending tale with regards to the meaning the necklace represents and the importance of the individual you are paying homage to.

Gift to Yourself

A name necklace can also be used to signify a personal connection to yourself, a form of self-empowerment or merely a treat to yourself. You may have seen the likes of Rihanna wearing one for this type of purpose. 

The gorgeous singer opted, with one of her many name necklace choices, to spell out her name in Hebrew, which is another way you can use this form of jewelry to offer additional meaning and purpose.

Fashion Statement

Name necklaces are increasingly becoming a fashion symbol and as such the names used on the item of jewelry could be more abstract or even promotional, the possibilities are endless. In this instance the intention is to attract attention and as such the item will undoubtedly be a joy to behold.

As the wearing of name necklaces increases so do the myriad of ways that designers and brands will look to market them, in doing so the personal nature of them shifts to being more a style decision than a personal one, but that doesn’t lessen its significance and effectiveness. 

Tribute to Loved One

Perhaps you are looking to pay tribute to a loved one who may have passed away and in this instance the symbolism is less ‘showy’ and more a reflection of your devotion. 

This is a great way to show just how much someone means to you and by wearing their name so close to you, you are in some ways retaining that connection.

Engraved Jewelry

If a name necklace seems too showy for you, and some who are more introverted might want to be less gregarious, then engraved jewelry is perhaps a more suitable road to go down.

Here you can show your love, affection and appreciation for another by having an item engraved, this can be done in such a way that only the wearer is aware of the significance or it can be more elaborate and on display, either way the message is heard loud and clear by the wearer.

Monogrammed Jewelry

This is another form of using jewelry to spell out, literally and figuratively, a person’s personal connection to themselves or another. You might see this in the form of a monogrammed ring, maybe cufflinks or more bespoke items and the substance of these is much the same as other forms of tribute-based jewelry.

There are many ways to display your adoration for another, or one’s self, via the medium of jewelry and given that the availability of styles and types of items are pretty much endless thanks to online shopping, you are never more than a click or two away from finding something that is a perfect way to tell your story.

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