Gift For Kids
Little names, big love — keepsakes for the smallest hands.
167 pieces
Choosing a First Necklace for a Child
Two things make a children's piece easy to live with: the metal and the chain length. We recommend sterling silver 925 for kids — solid precious metal rather than plating over stainless steel, so it wears and polishes well over years. On length, shorter chains sit better on small frames and catch on less; each product page lists the lengths available. Many families order the necklace while a child is still small and keep it as a keepsake until they're older — the engraving doesn't age, and the name still fits at sixteen. If a chain feels like too much for now, a name bracelet is the easier first piece.
A First Necklace That Becomes a Keepsake
A name necklace is one of the few kids' gifts that outlives childhood. Grandparents buy them for births and birthdays; parents give them for first days of school, graduations, and bat mitzvahs; and because each piece is engraved to order in our own factory, the same necklace ordered for a six-year-old is still hers at sixteen. We engrave in more than 19 languages, so a child's Hebrew, Arabic, or Japanese name can appear exactly as the family writes it. For younger kids who tug at chains, a name bracelet is often the more practical first piece — same engraving, easier to wear.
Frequently asked questions
What chain length should I order for a child?
Shorter is easier: many parents choose the shortest length offered for young children and move up as they grow. Each product page lists the exact chain lengths available for that design. If you're ordering as a gift and unsure, a name bracelet avoids the sizing question altogether — and our 100-day returns cover an exchange either way.
Is sterling silver good for sensitive skin?
Yes — it's the material we recommend for kids. Sterling silver 925 is solid precious metal rather than plating over stainless steel, which is why we recommend it for children. It's easy to live with day to day, and if it dulls over time it polishes right back. Gold plated pieces suit occasional wear but are a coating over stainless steel.
How much is a real gold name necklace for a kid?
Solid gold kids' necklaces run into hundreds of dollars, which is why most parents choose 14k gold plated — a real 14k gold layer over stainless steel at a fraction of the price — or sterling silver 925 for durability. Because we're factory-direct there's no retail markup; each product page shows the final price.