Japanese Collection
Jewelry that speaks Japanese — names & words engraved letter by letter.
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Custom Japanese Name Jewelry — Kanji, Katakana, and an Honest Translation
Here's something most jewelry sites won't tell you: in Japan, foreign names are normally written in katakana, the script reserved for non-Japanese words — so "Emily" becomes エミリー. Kanji versions of foreign names do exist, chosen character-by-character for sound and meaning, and they're beautiful — but they're an artistic choice, not the standard. We explain both, show you both in our free translation and preview tool, and engrave whichever you choose. That honesty, plus the widest selection of Japanese name jewelry available in the US — pendants, pearls, and a men's kanji bracelet — is why customers trust us with their names. 4.9★, 5,800+ reviews.
From Anime Fans to JET Alumni to Family Heritage
Our Japanese collection is worn by an unusually wide crowd: Japanese-American families keeping a name alive in its original script, study-abroad returnees and JET alumni who left a piece of themselves in Japan, couples exchanging kanji word pendants, and fans whose love of the language started with anime. The men's kanji bracelet fills a gap almost no one else offers — masculine, minimal, and genuinely engraved to order. Every piece comes in 14k gold plated, sterling silver 925, or rose gold, made in our own factory in 3–5 days with free US and UK shipping — see shipping details — plus 100-day returns and a 1-year warranty.
Frequently asked questions
How to write my name in Japanese?
Foreign names are usually written in katakana — the Japanese script for non-Japanese words — so "Sarah" becomes セーラ. Kanji versions exist too, with characters picked for sound and meaning, but they're a stylistic choice rather than the standard. Type your name in English into our free preview tool to see it in Japanese before you buy; translation is free.
Should I choose katakana or kanji for my name necklace?
Katakana is the authentic way Japanese speakers write foreign names — accurate and instantly readable in Japan. Kanji is more decorative: characters are chosen to match your name's sounds while carrying meanings like "beauty" or "strength." Neither is wrong; it's about what the piece means to you. We show you your options and engrave whichever you pick.
What does a kanji necklace mean?
Each kanji character carries its own meaning — 愛 is love, 力 is strength, 家族 is family — so a kanji necklace is a wearable word or a name rendered in meaningful characters. Popular choices are single-character words, couple pendants, and names in kanji chosen for their sound. You approve the exact characters before we engrave.
Do you make Japanese name necklaces for men?
Yes — our men's kanji bracelet and pendant styles are a genuine rarity in the US market: minimal, masculine designs engraved with a name or word in kanji or katakana, in sterling silver 925, 14k gold plated, or rose gold. Each is made to order in our factory in 3–5 days.
Is the Japanese translation of my name free?
Completely free. Type your name in English into our preview tool and see it instantly in Japanese script — no fees, no obligation to buy. Our team checks every translation before engraving, and if you already have a preferred katakana or kanji spelling from a teacher or family member, we'll engrave that exactly.
Will my Japanese name necklace be accurate?
Yes. We transliterate names into katakana following standard Japanese conventions, and you see and approve the exact characters in the live preview before production. If you choose a kanji version, we engrave precisely the characters you select. With 4.9★ from 5,800+ reviews, accuracy in 19+ languages is the core of what our factory does.