The Original
Asymmetrical Initial Necklace

The Original Initial Necklace, Made Personal

Some letters mean everything. Designed by Maya Brenner in 2007, the Original Asymmetrical Initial Necklace puts yours just off center. Each necklace is handcrafted in our Los Angeles and London studios in solid 14k gold, with your choice of initials, birthstones, and meaningful charms. A little love letter to your life, made to wear every day.

There’s Only One Original

The difference is in the details. Maya’s signature placement, fine materials, and thoughtful craftsmanship make this a piece worth getting personal about.

• Solid 14k gold throughout. From the chain to the letters and charms, with yellow, white, rose, and mixed gold options.
• Natural diamonds on both sides. Our pavé diamond initials and charms are hand set on both sides, so their brilliance shows whichever way they turn.
• Handcrafted in both our Los Angeles and London studios. Made to order, just for you.
• Room to grow. Our Add A Letter Boutique lets you add to your necklace as your life expands.

Only the Best Initial & Letter Charm Necklace

Often imitated, never duplicated. Maya Brenner’s Original Asymmetrical Initial Necklace brings together nearly two decades of refinement, solid 14k gold, and meticulous craftsmanship. Our natural diamond pavé initials and charms are hand set on both sides. For a piece this personal, invest in the original. You deserve the best.

Quite the Charming Combination

A favorite initial, a little luck, a birthstone for someone you love. Create a personalized charm necklace in solid 14k gold with meaningful letters, natural diamond initials, and our collection of 14k gold charms and diamond charms. Charms that represent your favorite people, a heart for love, a horseshoe or clover for luck, a symbol of your faith, or a paw for your other baby. All the things you want close to your heart, looking lovely together.

Choose solid gold initials, double-sided diamond initials, and a personal combination of:

• 14k gold heart charms: A little reminder of someone you love.
• 14k gold horseshoe charms: A little luck to keep close.
• 14k gold clover charms: For good fortune and lovely possibilities.
• 14k gold birthstone charms: A birthday month, a special person, a date worth remembering.
• 14k gold star charms: For your guiding light.
• 14k gold moon charms: A little love for every phase.
• 14k gold cross charms: A personal expression of faith.
• 14k gold Star of David charms: A meaningful symbol of Jewish faith and heritage.
• 14k gold hamsa charms: A symbol of protection and good fortune.
• 14k gold paw charms: For your other baby. The family member with four paws.

One charm or a collection of little meanings. There is a lot to love.

Your Initial Necklace Questions, Answered

What makes Maya Brenner’s initial necklace different?
Maya designed the Original Asymmetrical Initial Necklace in 2007, placing a delicate letter off center along a fine gold chain. Since then, we have spent nearly two decades perfecting it. Every detail is carefully engineered and finely crafted, from the delicate balance of the design to the solid 14k gold chain and natural diamonds hand set on both sides of our pavé initials and charms. Personalized fine jewelry made to be loved for your lifetime, and theirs.

Which celebrities wear Maya Brenner initial necklaces?
The necklace with quite the following. Maya Brenner’s initial and letter necklaces have been worn by Meghan Markle, Mila Kunis, Cameron Diaz, Lindsay Lohan, Florence Pugh, Constance Zimmer, and Olivia Munn amongst many others.

Meghan Markle wore our custom gold initial necklace with the letters M and H. She later wore an updated Maya Brenner necklace on her show, With Love, Meghan, featuring her children’s initials and a sapphire birthstone. A personal story, with more to love as it unfolds.

Is the Maya Brenner Initial Necklace solid gold?
Yes! Our Original Asymmetrical Initial Necklaces are always solid 14k gold, including the chain, letters, and charms. The gold runs throughout the piece. It is fine jewelry made for everyday wear.

Are the diamonds natural, and why are they double-sided?
We only use natural diamonds in our double-sided diamond pavé initials and charms. Each is hand set with diamonds on both sides. Whichever side shows, you get the brilliance. A lovely detail from every angle.

Which initials should I choose?
Your own, someone you love, or a combination that belongs entirely to you. Add a birthstone for a meaningful month or a charm for a little luck, love, or personality. There is no wrong place to start.

Can I create a charm necklace without initials?
Yes. Our Original Asymmetrical design is just as personal with charms alone. Choose a heart, horseshoe, clover, birthstone, star, moon, cross, Star of David, hamsa, or paw charm or more to create a solid 14k gold charm necklace filled with your own meaning. Letters are lovely. Your story has other ways to express itself, too.

Can I mix solid gold initials, diamond initials, and charms?
Absolutely. Combine solid 14k gold letters with double-sided diamond initials, birthstones, and meaningful charms. A favorite initial, a diamond heart, a birthstone for someone special. Some things are even better together.

What necklace length should I order?
Choose from 16”, 18”, or 20”, plus adjustable 16” to 18” and 18” to 20” options. For the best starting point, measure a necklace you already love wearing. Consider where you want your letters to sit and whether you will layer them with other pieces.

How do I layer an initial or charm necklace with other jewelry?
Our delicate 14k gold initial and charm necklaces work beautifully layered. Layer yours with our Ultimate Diamond Necklace or Everyday Diamond Necklace for a personal combination with a little extra brilliance. Choose different chain lengths so each necklace has room to show. The initials and charms bring the meaning. The diamonds make lovely company.

Can I wear my initial necklace every day?
Yes. This is the piece you put on and make part of your everyday. Solid 14k gold suits regular wear, and clients repeatedly say they “never take it off.” They wear it to sleep, in the shower, and to the gym.

Can I add more letters or charms later?
Absolutely. A new arrival, a milestone, another reason to celebrate. Our Add A Letter Boutique lets you send in your Maya Brenner necklace for additional letters, birthstones, or charms. We add them by hand and refinish your necklace before returning it to you. More to love, whenever you are ready.

Is an initial necklace a good Christmas, birthday, or Mother’s Day gift?
A Maya Brenner personalized gold initial necklace makes the BEST Christmas gift, birthday gift, Mother’s Day gift, push present, Valentine’s gift or just because. Choose her initial, the letters of her favorite people, or a combination of birthstones and charms with a story behind it.

What should I check before ordering a personalized necklace?
Review your letters, gold color, chain length, and the placement preview carefully. Our signature character placement is fixed, and custom necklaces cannot be returned or exchanged. Check the production estimate on your chosen product before ordering for a special date. Our team is happy to help you get the details right.