It's all about making your bling matter. When searching for a little inspiration for a jewelry revamp, take a note from some of the most fashion-forward celebrities and add a piece that is imprinted with the date of a special moment, a loved one's name or even a location. One of the top accessories to the stars is customized jewelry, a stylish yet sentimental way to keep special memories close.
Trendy moms in Tinseltown are especially fondof one-of-a-kind trinkets. Reese Witherspoon, Beyoncé and Hilary Duff have allbeen spotted wearing precious baubles ranging from engraved charms to name rings and necklacesstamped with a single letter.
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Beyoncé shared a photo on Instagram proudly rocking her Blue ring.
Even the Duchess of Cambridge, snagged her own namesake necklace by Merci Maman after the arrivalof Prince George. The Duchess’s pendant features a small gold-plated circle etchedwith George Alexander Louis, a heart with the initial W (for Prince William,naturally) and a little boy charm.
For famous mothers who are often offshooting a movie, headlining a tour or promoting their latest project aroundthe globe, the trend is a seriously sweet way to keep their little ones closeby.
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And it’s not just moms sportingpersonalized keepsakes. Hollywood couples have been known to show their lovewith the help of an exclusive creation. Jennifer Aniston and new husband Justin Theroux have sported matching rings emblazoned with one another’s names to show their commitment, while Kim Kardashian has displayedher love for husband Kanye West with initial earrings.
Marking a momentous date, like a wedding,engagement, graduation or birthday, is another favorite of stars longing toindividualize their adornments. From a bracelet marked with numbers to a minicalendar charm with the actual date marked in, Jessica Alba, Miranda Kerr and Emma Roberts have all worn delicate date hardware as reminders of a memorablemilestone.
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Another cute customization idea favored bythe stars is location coordinates, which is a way to mark the exact location that’stied to an eventful place. It could be a honeymoon, hometown or the spot whereyour partner proposed. It’s a little less obvious to onlookers, but allows youto keep that significant place close to your heart.
Explore a range of customizable jewels form bling with initials to location coordinates, there are more ways than one to wear these special pieces. Click through our gallery to create memories like a celebrity.
It's all about making your bling matter. When searching for a little inspiration for a jewelry revamp, take a note from some of the most fashion-forward celebrities and add a personalized piece. Click through to see which stars wear jewelry imprinted with the date of a special moment, a loved one's name or even a location – and where you can get that custom style for yourself.
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Iman has paid a beautiful homage to her late husband David Bowie with a script necklace of his name. While the supermodel's touching tribute was custom created for her by designer Hedi Slimane, formerly of Saint Laurent, a similar style is available from Brevity. Celebrity fans: Alessandra Ambrosio, Shay Mitchell, Kylie Jenner Brevity Personalized Gold-Plate Calligraphy Necklace, $345 from neimanmarcus.com
Kate Middleton snagged her own namesake necklace by Merci Maman after the arrival of Prince George. The Duchess’ pendant features a small gold-plated circle etched with George Alexander Louis, a heart with the initial W (for Prince William, naturally) and a little boy charm. Gold plated necklace with charms, $179. mercimamanboutique.com
Stars love Jennifer Meyer’s delicate baubles, especially her nameplates, diamond initial charms and name rings. In April 2016, Blake Lively (seen) showed off her trio of initial rings, including a 'J' for daughter James and an 'R' for husband Ryan Reynolds. Celebrity fans: Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Meyer Mini Initial Disc Ring, $1,275, barneys.com
Jennifer Zeuner’s casual-chic nameplate necklace gives you up to 10 letters to work with, making it best for names or noteworthy words. Celebrity fans: Jessica Alba, Beyoncé, Khloe Kardashian Lowercase Block Nameplate Necklace, starting at $176, jenniferzeuner.com
Customizable in any handwriting (yes, even your own!), this bar trinket by K Kane can have up to 40 characters on each side — long enough for a quote, phrase or poem — or, in Taylor Swift’s case, the title of her album. Celebrity fans: Taylor Swift, Leona Lewis Customizable Vertical Graffiti Bar Necklace, starting at $335, k-kane.com
Helen Ficalora’s signature alphabet charms have been a celebrity fave for years and this diamond-encrusted pendant is a sophisticated pick. Celebrity fans: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jennifer Lopez, Sandra Bullock Helen Ficalora Pave Alphabet Charm in Pink Gold, $595, helenficalora.com
This modern take on iconic jeweler Tiffany's “T” icon can be engraved with the name, date or sentiment of your choice. Celebrity fans: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Tiffany T Square Bracelet in 18-karat gold, $6400, tiffany.com
This 14-karat-gold pendant by Jenny Present can be hand-stamped with a name, date or poignant phrase for a pretty and personalized finish. Celebrity fans: Giuliana Rancic, Lucy Hale Large Gold Pendant Hand Stamped Name Necklace $86, jennypresent.com
Coordinates Collection lets you be a bit more covert with your personalized creation by etching the location coordinates of that unforgettable place. Celebrity fans: Jessica Alba, Bella Thorne, Kristen Bell Meridian Plated Bracelet, starting at $224, coordinatescollection.com
With elegant necklaces and charming bracelets, Thomas Sabo’s Love Bridge collection boasts made-to-order treasures and complimentary engraving so you can get creative with an inscription of anything from a symbol to the name of your beloved. Celebrity fans: Georgia May Jagger Love Bridge Bracelet in Sterling Silver, from $135, thomassabo.com
Remind yourself of an especially joyous occasion on a mini calendar created by Dalla Nonna, which is completely tailor-made down to the tiny gemstone marking the date. Celebrity fans: Hilary Duff, Lauren Conrad, Miranda Kerr The Calendar Necklace in yellow or white gold, $985, dallanonnajewelry.com
Whether you prefer an initial, a meaningful date or a special name, both sides of Jordann Jewelry’s charm can be custom-crafted in three font styles. Celebrity Fans: Kourtney Kardashian, Katherine Heigl Magnolia Flat Charm in Medium, starting at $170, jordannjewelry.com
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