Personalised Heart Necklaces

A personalised heart necklace makes a familiar shape personal: engrave a name or date on the pendant, set it with birthstones, or hide a photo inside a heart locket or projection stone. Crafted in 925 sterling silver, copper alloy or steel with yellow gold, white gold and rose gold finishes, each one is made to order — a gift for her that no one else owns.

Three Ways to Personalise a Heart

Engraving suits a message you want read every day — a name, a date, a line from a card. Birthstone hearts shift the focus to people: one stone per child or grandchild, set into or beside the pendant. Photo hearts carry an actual face, either inside an opening locket or hidden in a projection stone that reveals the image against light. If she keeps printed photos, lean locket; if she loves a secret, lean projection.

Getting the Chain Length Right

Chains here come in 16-inch, 18-inch and 20-inch lengths. A 16-inch chain sits at the collarbone and suits higher necklines; 18-inch is the standard most women wear daily; 20-inch drops lower and works over jumpers. If you are unsure, 18-inch is the safest gift length.

Metals and Finishes

Heart pendants are crafted on copper alloy, stainless steel or 925 sterling silver bases, with yellow gold, white gold and rose gold finishes across the collection. If she has reacted to high-street jewellery before, choose one of the 925 sterling silver designs. Match the finish to what she already wears — check her current chains and earrings before choosing.

When a Heart Necklace Is the Right Call

Hearts read romantic first, so they shine at anniversaries and Valentine's Day, but birthstone and family-tree heart designs make them just as natural for Mother's Day and milestone birthdays. With a heart locket, check how many photos it holds, whether the hinge shuts firmly, and how tightly a picture must be cropped to fit inside. If hearts feel too literal for her, the wider personalised necklaces collection covers bar, disc and name styles, and personalised photo necklaces keep the picture without the heart shape.

Everyday Care

Spray perfume before the necklace goes on, not after; wipe the pendant with a soft cloth at night; and let lockets click fully shut before storing so the photo stays protected. Personalised hearts are made to order in up to 4-7 working days — typical delivery is then 7-12 working days, so order ahead of the occasion.

Frequently asked questions

What chain lengths do the heart necklaces come in?

Three lengths: 16-inch, 18-inch and 20-inch. The 16-inch sits at the collarbone, 18-inch is the everyday standard, and 20-inch falls lower over knitwear. If you are gifting blind, choose 18-inch.

Locket or projection heart — which shows the photo better?

A locket opens so the printed photo is visible whenever she likes. A projection heart hides the image until light or a phone camera reveals it. Lockets are classic; projection feels like a secret.

Are these heart necklaces suitable for sensitive skin?

Some designs here are 925 sterling silver, with yellow gold, white gold and rose gold finish options. Skin reactions to metals vary from person to person, so we don't describe any piece as hypoallergenic or nickel-free. If you know you react to certain metals, email cs@ifshe.com with the item number before you order and we'll confirm what that piece is made of.

What do people usually engrave on a heart pendant?

First names, wedding or anniversary dates, and short phrases of a few words. On smaller hearts, initials or a single date stay most legible — longer sentences suit bar pendants better.

How long does a personalised heart necklace take to arrive?

Each one is made to order, so allow the typical 7-12 working days for NZ delivery after dispatch. Order about four weeks before an anniversary or Valentine's Day to stay comfortable. Personalised pieces take up to 4-7 working days before dispatch, and many best sellers are dispatched in 1-2.