Insert Your 14k Gold Initials Here

This week I'm highlighting one of my favorite trends in personalized jewelry - initial charms!  My career in jewelry making began by learning to stamp and finish initial charms and pendants with gold rims on them.  I then proceeded to branch out into designing more customized items.  However, I still adore initial and monogram charms for their juxtaposition between classic and modern design.  They are timeless pieces that can be worn everyday.  Check out my family jumble necklace below.  Each initial is for one of my kids, and the heart is for Andreas and me: