Initial Necklaces

A single polished letter in solid 14K yellow gold, on an 18-inch chain that comes with it.

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In Brief

An initial necklace puts a single letter at the collarbone: your own, a partner's or a child's. Every DEEVE initial is a polished block letter in solid 14K yellow gold, about 1.4 to 2.1 grams, and arrives on an 18-inch chain with a lobster clasp, ready to wear. Free worldwide shipping, with delivery in 5–7 business days.

Gold chains

Solid 14K gold in Cuban, Figaro, Franco, mariner and paperclip links, across a range of widths.

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The Guide

How to Choose an Initial Necklace

Start with the letter: a first initial, your own or a loved one's, or a family-name initial a couple can share. Then decide how it will be worn. On its own, the 18-inch chain settles just below the collarbone; to layer, pair it with a plain chain about two inches shorter or longer so the letter stays clear. To wear several initials together, every letter here is cut in the same block style, so two or three read as one set.

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The DEEVE Standard

Every DEEVE necklace — chains, pendants, station and diamond styles — is solid 14K or 18K gold, never plated or filled, hallmarked and quality-inspected before shipping. With no coating to wear off, each necklace can be worn, polished, and repaired for generations, backed by a lifetime warranty with free insured express shipping and 30-day returns across Canada and the US.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

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Does the initial necklace come with a chain?

Yes. Every DEEVE initial arrives on an 18-inch chain with a lobster clasp, so it is ready to wear. Eighteen inches sits just below the collarbone, where the letter is easy to see.

Are DEEVE initial necklaces solid gold?

Yes. The letter and its chain are 14K yellow gold, never plated or filled, and the lifetime warranty covers both. The letters weigh about 1.4 to 2.1 grams, depending on the shape.

Can you wear more than one initial necklace?

Yes. Every letter is cut in the same polished block style, so two or three initials worn together read as a set, for a couple or a family.

Is an initial necklace a good gift?

It carries someone's name in a single letter, so it feels personal without engraving, and it suits any age. DEEVE ships it free worldwide, with delivery in 5–7 business days.

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About this collection

An initial necklace puts a single letter at the collarbone: your own, a partner's or a child's. Every DEEVE initial is a polished block letter in solid 14K yellow gold, about 1.4 to 2.1 grams, and arrives on an 18-inch chain with a lobster clasp, ready to wear. Free worldwide shipping, with delivery in 5–7 business days.

The Block Letter

Each letter is cut in the same clean block style and polished on the front, so the outline of the letter carries the piece, with no stones and no engraving. The chain runs through the top of the letter instead of a separate loop, which keeps the initial close and level. Weight follows the shape: the slim I is about 1.4 grams, while the B and the W, with more gold in their curves and angles, are about 2.1 grams.

Length and Layering

Eighteen inches settles just below the collarbone, where an initial is easy to see. Because every letter shares one style, two or three initials can be worn together for a family, and a single letter layers well with a plain chain a couple of inches shorter or longer. The size guide has a full length reference.

Choosing a Letter

Choose a first initial, your own or a loved one's, or a family-name initial that a couple or a whole family can share. It is a simple gift that suits any age, and the lifetime warranty covers both the letter and the chain.

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