Initial Necklaces for Mothers: One Letter per Child
Buying guide
A mother's initial necklace carries the first letter of each child's name. Our Arabic Letter Necklace holds one letter per pendant, in 18K yellow, white or rose gold with a VS diamond, at AED 3,200 each (November 2026), so a mother of two or three wears the letters layered. Take each letter from the Arabic spelling of the child's name, not the English initial: Omar starts with ع, Hamad with ح and Hind with ه.
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By Lana Al Kamal
Founder and jewellery designer, GIA-trained, Dubai · Updated 13 November 2026
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Harper's Bazaar ArabiaEmirates WomanGrazia ArabiaJdeed MagazineKey takeaways
- Each Arabic Letter Necklace is one letter on its own chain, so a mother of three wears three necklaces layered.
- Take each letter from the Arabic spelling of the child's name, not the English initial.
- Each letter is AED 3,200 (November 2026), made to order in about 15 working days; mix gold colours or keep them all the same.
How many letters, and what it costs
| Children | Necklaces | Total (Nov 2026) | How to wear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 letter | AED 3,200 | Alone, or with a name necklace |
| 2 | 2 letters | AED 6,400 | Layered, side by side |
| 3 | 3 letters | AED 9,600 | Layered, or two worn and one kept for another day |
Each letter is about 10 x 14 mm and set with a VS diamond. Made to order: about 15 working days of production, then shipping about 3 working days in the UAE and 5 to Saudi Arabia.
Pieces in this guide
Arabic Letter NecklaceAED 3,200Shop now
Arabic Name NecklaceFrom AED 4,250Shop now
Baby Hive Bracelet (Peachy)AED 3,200Shop now
Get each letter right
The English initial is often not the Arabic one. Ali and Omar both start with ع, Sara with س but Saleh with ص, and Khalid with خ. Ask the family how each name is written in Arabic before you order. Our guide to choosing your Arabic letter has a full table of common names.
Layering two or three letters
- Order by age. Wear the eldest child's letter at the top and the youngest lowest, or the other way around.
- One gold colour or several. All yellow gold reads as one set; mixing yellow, white and rose gold gives each child a colour.
- Keep the chains apart. Wear the letters at slightly different lengths so the pendants sit in layers and do not tangle. Ask our team on WhatsApp which lengths to choose.
What to buyArabic Letter Necklace, AED 3,200A full name instead of letters
If there is one child, or a name that matters most, the Arabic Name Necklace spells the whole name in 18K gold from AED 4,250 (November 2026). A letter for each child plus one name necklace is another way to wear the whole family. See our name or letter necklace comparison.
For a new mother
After a birth, a letter necklace for the mother pairs well with a Baby Hive Bracelet for the baby: 18K gold with enamel, one diamond and an optional English initial, from AED 3,200. Read our Arabic name necklace guide for more personalised gifts.
Frequently asked questions
What is a mother's initial necklace?
A necklace with the first letter of each of her children's names, worn alone or layered.
Can I put several letters on one necklace?
Our Arabic Letter Necklace has one letter per pendant, so several letters are worn as layered necklaces.
How much does a mother's letter necklace cost?
AED 3,200 per letter in November 2026, so AED 6,400 for two children and AED 9,600 for three.
Which letter should I choose for each child?
The first letter of the name as it is written in Arabic. Omar starts with ع, not with alif.
How long does it take?
Each letter is made to order in about 15 working days, then shipped in about 3 working days in the UAE or 5 to Saudi Arabia.
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About Lana Al Kamal
Lana Al Kamal is an architect and jewellery designer who founded her Dubai-based fine jewellery brand in 2018. She studied at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and is a member of the Dubai Chamber jewellery designers group. Most pieces are made in 18K gold.
