Old English Collection
Bold Old English lettering — gothic style with your name on it.
58 pieces
What "Old English" Actually Is
The lettering on these necklaces is blackletter — the dense, angular script scribes used in medieval European manuscripts, later nicknamed "Old English" or "gothic." On a nameplate it does something no clean sans-serif can: it makes a name look inherited, like it was always yours. Every old english name necklace here is cut to order in 3–5 days in sterling silver 925, 14k gold plate, or rose gold. Blackletter is ornate, so before you order, type your name into the live font preview and confirm it reads exactly the way you want.
The Chicano Lettering Tradition
Gothic nameplates didn't come back through fashion houses — they were kept alive by Chicano culture. From the 1940s onward, Mexican-American communities on the West Coast made blackletter a signature: hand-painted signs, lowrider script, tattoo lettering, and the name jewelry that went with them. We cut these letterforms faithfully in sterling silver 925 and 14k gold plate.
Sterling Silver, Figaro Chains, and Honest Pricing
A gothic nameplate gets worn hard, so the metal matters. Ours are sterling silver 925 or 14k gold plate — not brass that turns green — paired with figaro chains built for daily wear. Because we're the factory, prices stay closer to material cost than to streetwear-brand markup, and every piece carries a 1-year warranty with 100-day returns and free US and UK shipping. Prefer a softer script for a different name in your life? Our english collection makes the same made-to-order nameplates in cursive and block lettering.
Frequently asked questions
What font is Old English?
"Old English" is a blackletter typeface — the angular, high-contrast script of medieval European manuscripts and early printed books (the Gutenberg Bible used it). In jewelry, "gothic," "blackletter," and "Old English" are used almost interchangeably. Small variations exist between cuts, which is why we let you preview your exact name in our version before ordering.
What is a gothic name necklace?
A nameplate necklace with the name cut in blackletter (gothic) script instead of cursive. It reads bolder and more graphic than a classic script nameplate and pairs naturally with heavier chains like figaro and cuban links. Ours are made to order in sterling silver 925, 14k gold plate, or rose gold in 3–5 days.
Is Old English hard to read?
Short names stay perfectly readable — three to seven letters is the sweet spot. Longer names, or letter runs like "ill," can get dense in blackletter, so check before you buy: type your name into the live preview and judge with your own eyes. If it looks borderline, going one size up in the pendant usually solves it.
What is a Chicano lettering necklace?
A name necklace in the blackletter style associated with Chicano art — the West Coast tradition of hand lettering seen in murals, tattoos, and lowrider culture since the mid-1900s. It's gothic script with a specific cultural lineage, worn as a statement of name and roots. We cut the letterforms faithfully in sterling silver 925 and 14k gold plate.
Should I get an old english necklace in gold or silver?
Both are traditional. Sterling silver 925 is the classic West Coast look and handles daily wear well — it can oxidize, but polishes back in seconds. 14k gold plate photographs warmer and suits the hip-hop side of the style; treat it more gently around water and perfume. Rose gold splits the difference. Production is the same 3–5 days either way.
How do I keep a gothic nameplate from tarnishing?
Honestly: no metal is maintenance-free, and we won't claim "never tarnishes." Sterling silver 925 develops a light patina that a polishing cloth removes completely. Gold and rose gold plating last longest when the necklace comes off before showers, pools, and workouts, and is stored dry. Blackletter's deep grooves can hold polish residue, so wipe along the letters, not across them.