Initial necklaces UK (2026): the best gold letter necklaces, from £100
An initial necklace is the easiest way to make jewellery personal: her letter, or the letter of someone she loves. These are the best gold initial necklaces at every budget, which letters each one comes in, and which come with a chain.
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Our top picks
- Best overallGoldsmiths 9ct White Gold Letter A Initial Pendant Necklace£1509ct white gold, in every letter from A to Z, on an adjustable 15 to 17 inch chain.
- Best in yellow goldGoldsmiths 9ct Yellow Gold Letter A Pendant£96A small 9ct yellow gold letter on a fine chain, around £100.
- Best with diamondsRoberto Coin Tiny Treasures 18ct Yellow Gold 0.06ct Love Letter B Necklaces£955Roberto Coin's Love Letter in 18ct gold, set with diamonds.
In this guide
The best initial necklace for most people is Goldsmiths' 9ct white gold initial necklace: real gold, in every letter from A to Z, on an adjustable chain. In yellow gold, its 9ct letter pendant costs around £100, and for diamonds, Roberto Coin's Love Letter in 18ct gold.
Every piece here is sold new by Goldsmiths, a UK authorised retailer, at Goldsmiths' own price on the date shown. All diamonds are natural.
How we chose
We went through the initial and letter necklaces Goldsmiths has in stock, checked which letters each comes in and whether the chain is included, and picked the best at each budget. Details come from Goldsmiths' own product pages. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never changes the price you pay.
| Necklace | Gold | Letters | Chain | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsmiths initial necklace | 9ct white | All 26 | 15 to 17 inches, adjustable | £150 |
| Goldsmiths letter pendant | 9ct yellow | All but B, V and W | 38 to 43cm | £96 |
| Roberto Coin Love Letter | 18ct, with diamonds | All 26, across yellow and white gold | 16 to 18 inches | £955 |
Letters are as Goldsmiths had them in stock when we checked; each necklace's page shows the letters available now.
The best initial necklace: Goldsmiths 9ct white gold
An initial in 9ct white gold on an adjustable 15 to 17 inch chain, in every letter from A to Z, according to Goldsmiths.
The best in yellow gold, around £100
Goldsmiths 9ct yellow gold letter. A small letter, 4 by 4.5mm, on a fine 0.7mm chain that's 38 to 43cm long, according to Goldsmiths. It comes in every letter except B, V and W when we checked.
The best initial necklace with diamonds
Roberto Coin Love Letter. A letter in 18ct gold set with diamonds, from Roberto Coin's Tiny Treasures collection, on a 16 to 18 inch chain, in yellow or white gold: every letter from A to Z across the two, according to Goldsmiths' listings.
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Roberto CoinTiny Treasures 18ct White Gold 0.06ct Love Letter B Necklaces
White gold · Diamond
£955Price at Goldsmiths, 28 October 2026
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The luxury choice: Annoushka Initials
Annoushka's Initials pendants are 18ct yellow gold with diamonds, in every letter, but they're sold as the pendant only: the chain is sold separately, according to Goldsmiths. Annoushka's own chains are on Goldsmiths too.
Make it more personal
An initial pairs well with a birthstone: her letter and her month's stone, worn together. See our birthstone jewellery guide. Goldsmiths' extended Christmas returns, which we read in October 2026, cover items bought between 1 October 2026 and 3 January 2027, if unused and in their original packaging, with proof of purchase. Always check Goldsmiths' own page before you order.
More initial necklaces
6 more from Goldsmiths, from £150 to £955. Prices and details are Goldsmiths' own; we haven't written about these ones in detail.
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Goldsmiths9ct White Gold Letter B Initial Pendant Necklace
White gold
£150Price at Goldsmiths, 28 October 2026
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Goldsmiths9ct White Gold Letter C Initial Pendant Necklace
White gold
£150Price at Goldsmiths, 28 October 2026
See it at Goldsmiths
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Goldsmiths9ct White Gold Letter D Initial Pendant Necklace
White gold
£150Price at Goldsmiths, 28 October 2026
See it at Goldsmiths
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Roberto CoinTiny Treasures 18ct White Gold 0.03ct Love Letter I Necklaces
White gold · Diamond
£955Price at Goldsmiths, 28 October 2026
See it at Goldsmiths
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Roberto CoinTiny Treasures 18ct White Gold 0.03ct Love Letter L Necklace
White gold · Diamond
£955Price at Goldsmiths, 28 October 2026
See it at Goldsmiths
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Roberto CoinTiny Treasures 18ct White Gold 0.04ct Love Letter J Necklace
White gold · Diamond
£955Price at Goldsmiths, 28 October 2026
See it at Goldsmiths
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How we write these guides: every piece of jewellery is one you can buy new from a UK authorised retailer. Prices and specifications come from the retailer's own product page, and anything extra comes from the brand's website. We check prices and stock every morning, but they can change, so the retailer's page always has the final word. No brand or retailer pays to appear. Read how we choose watches and jewellery and our editorial policy; spotted a mistake? Email contact@sterlingguild.co.uk.