Personalised Family Necklaces

A personalised family necklace gathers everyone you love into a single pendant — engraved with up to six names, set with a birthstone for each person, or holding a family photo inside a projection stone. Crafted to order in copper alloy, brass or 925 sterling silver, with gold and rose-gold plated finishes on selected styles, these necklaces are designed to become heirlooms.

Matching the Design to Your Family's Shape

Count first, then choose. Engraved heart and pendant styles here take one to six names, birthstone designs set a stone per person, and Russian ring necklaces add one interlocking ring for each family member — a quietly clever way to show a family of three, four or five without any text at all. Blended families, grandparents raising grandchildren, one parent and one child: the right design is simply the one whose count and tone fit the family you are celebrating.

Three Ways to Put a Family Into a Pendant

  • Words — multi-name engraving keeps every name visible and is the most literal telling of the story.
  • Stones — a birthstone cluster reads as abstract jewellery to strangers and as a family register to those in the know. In personalised birthstone jewellery each month has its own stone — garnet for January, amethyst for February, sapphire for September.
  • Pictures — the family tree projection pendant conceals a real photo inside its stone, revealed when light shines through.

Sterling Silver, Made for Your Names Only

Family necklaces here are crafted from 925 sterling silver, copper alloy or brass, with selected designs plated in gold or rose gold, and production starts only after you enter your names and birth months at checkout. Allow up to 4-7 working days to make plus the typical 7-12 working days for delivery — these pieces are made for your family specifically, not picked from stock, which is also why personalised pieces are final sale.

Who a Family Necklace Is Really For

Mums are the classic recipient — a family necklace is, in effect, a portrait of her life — and our dedicated personalised necklaces for mum collection narrows the choice further. But these designs land just as well with grandmothers (see personalised grandma necklaces), with a partner marking a new baby, or as the gift siblings club together to give for Christmas or a milestone birthday.

Small Habits That Keep It Beautiful

Fasten the necklace after lotions and perfume have dried, give it a quick wipe with a soft cloth before it goes back in its box, and let it rest somewhere dry overnight. With that light routine sterling silver stays tarnish-resistant for years, and plated finishes hold their colour best when they skip the swimming pool.

Frequently asked questions

How many names or birthstones can one family necklace hold?

Selected engraved and birthstone designs take up to six names with a stone for each person. Russian ring necklaces represent the family differently — one interlocking ring per member.

What is a Russian ring necklace?

A pendant made of interlocking rings that move freely together, with one ring representing each family member. It shows the size of a family without engraving any text.

Which birthstone do I choose for each family member?

Use each person's birth month — every month has its own stone. You enter the names and birth months at checkout and the necklace is made to match.

Is a family necklace suitable for everyday wear?

Yes. These pendants are crafted from 925 sterling silver, copper alloy or brass depending on the design, and all of them handle daily wear well — just put the necklace on after perfume and give it an occasional wipe with a soft cloth.

How long will my made-to-order family necklace take to arrive?

Production begins after you order, and typical delivery is 7-12 working days after dispatch. NZ shipping is free on orders over $179. Personalised pieces take up to 4-7 working days before dispatch, and many best sellers are dispatched in 1-2.