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Cindy’s TrendTracker: This time, it’s personal

Personalized jewels have had fans since the beginning of time--one probably could find some kind of charm bracelet in more than a few pharaoh’s tombs.

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Jewelry by Cari’s raised gold initial ring is handcrafted with sculpted clay and cast in sterling silver with the raised initial in 14-karat gold. Available with any letter or number, it retails for $325.
JewelryByCari.com

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This wide wire cuff with dual-sided monogram in sterling silver is by Jane Basch ($375).
JaneBasch.com

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Marian Maurer makes her “Text” necklaces in 18-karat yellow, white or rose gold. They are $495 for plain and $625 with a charm, as seen here on the “Love” and “Peace” bracelets.
MarianMaurer.com

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Vicente Agor’s “Silhouette” pendants retail for $380 in sterling silver or $1,490 in 18-karat gold, both with a diamond accent.
VicenteAgor.com

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Sarah Graham’s “fingerprint” oval-shaped and medium circle pendant allows the wearer to keep an impression of a loved one with them at all times. The pendant is oxidized cobalt chrome and 18-karat yellow gold on a 16-inch heavy oxidized sterling silver chain. It retails for $1,840.
SarahGraham.com

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These 18-karat yellow gold petite initial lockets by Monica Rich Kosann have rock crystal over cognac-colored mother-of-pearl ($2950).
MonicaRichKosann.com
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Jemma Wynne’s “Prive” 18-karat yellow gold personalized bangle with a pave diamond border is a modern take on the classic ID bracelet. It retails for $3,360.
JemmaWynne.com

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“Hard Candy” by Christina Debs is available in 45 colors and can be customized in-store. The stones are pre-drilled and the initials screwed on by the sales associates on the spot. Letters are available with white, brown or black diamonds. Suggested retail is $4,500 plus the price of the monogram letter, which ranges from $300 to $350 depending on the diamonds used.
ChristinaDebs.com

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Fleur-de-lis prongs and pear-shaped detail in the gallery are extra touches on this 18-karat gold and diamond “Jesse” ring by Erica Courtney. The initials are on the setting--an “M” is shown here. The retail price is $7,200, without the center stone.
EricaCourtney.com
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Personalized jewels have had fans since the beginning of time--one probably could find some kind of charm bracelet in more than a few pharaoh’s tombs.

Jewelry is handed down by generations, along with their stories of celebration and commemoration.

The latest crop of personalized jewels showcase modern designers’ innovative use of form and function. From monograms to initials to names of pets, it is possible for every kind of consumer to fall in love with an initial, a name or a symbol jewel with a price point and style that suits them.

Click through this gallery to see 10 pieces that can be personalized.

Michelle Graffis the editor-in-chief at National Jeweler, directing the publication’s coverage both online and in print.

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