Moissanite Initial Necklace, A to Z in 925 Silver

An initial necklace works because it is personal without being loud. A single letter on a fine chain tells people something about you, and it is the easiest gift to get right because you only need to know one letter. This one is a simple A to Z design, with the letter set with moissanite so it carries a line of light, and it hangs on a clavicle chain, a fine chain that rests at the base of the neck.

The stones are moissanite, which has a refractive index of about 2.65 against diamond's 2.42, so even at this small scale the letter flashes with fire. A pendant sits at chest height, where people look when they talk to you, so it is seen more often than a ring or bracelet and picks up knocks from collars and bags. Moissanite measures 9.25 on the Mohs scale, so the stones keep their edges, and the 925 sterling silver will not tarnish like brass.

All 26 letters are available, from A to Z. Choose your own, or the initial of a partner, a child, or a parent. Many buyers wear two or three letters layered at different heights, which looks natural because the chains are fine and the pendants are small. The chain is short and fits closely, so it sits neatly under an open collar, and it works worn alone or stacked with a longer pendant.

• Stone: moissanite set letter
• Letters: A to Z, 26 options
• Metal: 925 sterling silver
• Finish: silver
• Chain: fine clavicle chain
• Style: initial pendant