In the world of fashion and jewelry, few trends have the ability to evoke emotions and last as long as accessories with letters. Personalized style has been a favorite for a long time. Around the 16th century, when Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII, wore a pearl necklace with a gold “B” hanging on it.

Today, designers have brought a more modern update. Souvenirs with meaningful words and phrases are also written in the most delicate metal, going beyond just using simple letters, according to SCMP.

Dior has an entire collection to support the use of letters in design. Photo: Dior.

Dior Joaillerie, Dior’s high-end and exquisite jewelry division headed by designer Victoire de Castellane, has advocated the use of letters in their designs since 2005.

In the brand’s Oui collection, rings along with necklaces, bracelets, and earrings are made from gold, white gold, and rose gold, all with the letter “Oui” design as if drawn by hand. Each letter is curved. delicately curved like a thread.

In 2023, this collection was recreated as Dior Dioramour with new products featuring the words “Je t’aime” (I love you) and “Toi, moi” (You, me).

Lily Gabriella, a jewelry designer in London (UK), also created a bold trend with the Ouh Lal collection. She used gold to “spell out” this French phrase. This is also one of her most popular jewelry products to date.

“My products focus on convenience and comfort, ensuring a feeling of lightness but still high-end and luxury. I express playfulness in the Ouh Lala collection. Intricate inscriptions engraved in gold or pavé diamonds not only exude elegance but also serve as interesting conversation starters,” says Gabriella.

The Ouh Lal collection by Lily Gabriella, a jewelry designer in London (UK), created a buzz. Photo: Lily Gabriella.

Meanwhile, at Dolce & Gabbana, pendants are strung with letters and numbers as part of the Alphabet Collection.

This collection first launched in 2021 and is inspired by the power of letters. The meaning of the letters is when they are rearranged into words and become the message the fashion house wants to convey.

These pendants are decorated with stones like topaz, ruby, amethyst, citrine, peridot and tourmaline. Additionally, the necklace features additional decorative details including a tear-shaped pearl and a small DG logo.

The Alphabet collection is inspired by the letters of fashion house Dolce & Gabbana. Photo: Dolce & Gabbana

If you want to pursue sophistication, perhaps the Rachel Boston brand in London will satisfy you. Rings from the brand can be engraved with names, dates or initials to create a unique piece of jewelry.

In addition to well-known brands, this trend also received the attention of British royalty such as Princess of Wales Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex.

Middleton chose a gold Daniella Draper chain necklace, engraved with “GCL,” representing her children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Meanwhile, Markle commissioned jewelry company The Right Hand Gal to create her own necklace with the letters “H” and “M.”

Princess of Wales Kate Middleton and Hailey Bieber wear necklaces with letter pendants. Photo: GC Images.

Recently, stars like Hailey Bieber, Bad Bunny, and Taylor Swift have also followed the trend. Taylor Swift shows her love for boyfriend Travis Kelce with a necklace with his jersey number.

“Every product has a unique story, whether it’s an acronym or a meaningful word. The feeling of personalization has made the jewelry more intimate and emotional. They are no longer an accessory but also a treasured keepsake. In addition, using text on designs also brings endless inspiration, meeting many different styles and preferences of customers,” Gabriella added.