Behind the Design: A Love Letter in Jewelry - Engravable Custom Pendant Necklaces

We’re admittedly old-fashioned, but nothing compares to the raw emotion and intimate connection of handwritten letters and notes. A child’s first wobbly “I love you,”, old crumpled love notes from your partner, or preserving a grandparent’s fading scripts, these are the keepsakes that hold a special place in our hearts. Rather than storing them away in a box behind your closet, we thought engraving them on a pendant would be a beautiful way to keep them close.

While working on this design, our team focused on preserving the authentic details of your uploaded images, rather than relying on standard text options which you usually see. This approach required us to rigorously test the engraving process to ensure every line, even the lightest ones, from your unique uploads is perfectly etched. What sets our engraving apart is that the custom text is molded directly onto the pendants, unlike flat laser engraving. This method captures the raw, authentic essence of your drawing or writing in its truest form.

For this design, we’ve diverged from our usual material, since the gold-fill technique isn’t compatible with our engraving process. Instead, both pendants feature a sterling silver base metal, coated with either 14k yellow gold or rhodium. All the pendants are stamped with 925, meaning that it's 92.5% pure silver, and we’re incredibly proud of the quality and the beautiful finish.

The first samples arrived later than anticipated (cue the stress!), multiple rounds of meticulous adjustments to ensure each engraving preserved the unique drawing of the submitted handwriting samples. We also put our engraving app through rigorous testing to guarantee a smooth, stress-free experience when uploading your most treasured words.

When planning for the launch of the necklace, we knew we wanted real emotion—not just models and aesthetics, but real people with real connections. Where else to look other than at our two co-founders, who went through major changes in their life recently.

Sarah unexpectedly found herself in a long-distance relationship, a love that demands extra effort and patience to make things work. The team asked her boyfriend, whom we'll call Mr. D, to create a meaningful drawing for her. He drew a bouquet of flowers and described it as "the perfect gift for a long-distance relationship—a bouquet that never fades”. Safe to say, Sarah was happy to receive a personalised bouquet just for her.

Despite all the negative press recently, one of Michelle’s favorite songs is Kanye West’s “Only One,” a tribute to his daughter North West and late mother Donda. Since welcoming her daughter Ellery earlier this year, the song has taken on deep meaning for Michelle. Reflecting her unconditional love for Ellery as her “only one”, she chose to inscribe the phrase on a pendant for her gold necklace.

The Engravable Custom Necklace is more than jewelry—it’s a secret strength, a memory you never take off. Whether you’re gifting it or keeping it for yourself, here’s how to create yours:

1. Choose your pendant color (gold or silver).

2. Use our engraving app to write a message, choose a motif or upload a photo of handwriting—whether it’s a child’s scribble, a partner’s note, or your own message.

3. Submit the order, and wait for your masterpiece to be completed!

 Ready to turn your love into something you can hold? Shop the Lilah Necklace now. Because the best things in life aren’t just said—they’re worn close to the heart, every day.