Custom Japanese Name Necklace
- Rich 18K gold plating on stainless steel. Waterproof, hypoallergenic and tarnish free.
| Gold, Silver, Rose gold | 18K Gold Vermeil | |
|---|---|---|
| Made of | 18K gold, 18K rose gold or rhodium plating, molecularly bonded to stainless steel | A thick layer of 18K gold over solid 925 sterling silver |
| Water | 100% waterproof for showering, swimming and sweat | Water resistant, best taken off before swimming |
| Feel | Lightweight and exceptionally durable | Noticeably heavier, with a luxurious weight |
| Skin | Hypoallergenic, guaranteed never to turn skin green | Hypoallergenic precious metals, gentle on skin |
| Warranty | 10 years | 2 years |
| Best for | Worry free everyday wear | Milestones, gifts and future heirlooms |
Our plated finishes are engineered for everyday life, while our gold vermeil is crafted as a traditional precious metal piece. Neither will ever turn your skin green.
Why our Silver is rhodium, not plain sterling: sterling silver on its own scratches and tarnishes easily. So we only use solid 925 sterling silver where it is protected, as the rich core inside our gold vermeil.
Kanji carries meaning rather than sound. Type a word you want it to mean, not a name spelled out.
Live preview
Type a name to see it rendered
Your phone keyboard is off while this is open.Tap Done to bring it back.
The letter size is the total height of the finished name, from the top of the tallest letter to the bottom of the lowest, so capitals and tails like g, y or p are included.
Small is 10 mm (0.4"), Medium 13 mm (0.5"), Large 16 mm (0.65"). Medium is what most people choose. How wide your piece comes out depends on your name and your alphabet. A very long name is kept to a width that sits beautifully, so its letters can come out a little shorter than the size you picked. The line under the preview always shows the exact size of the name you typed.
Made for you in 7 to 10 days
- Waterproof
- Free shipping
- 10 year warranty
- Gift box included
Every extra piece 20% off
Add a second piece and 20% comes off the lower priced one, straight away in your cart.
The Custom Japanese Name Necklace is a made-to-order name pendant, crafted as one seamless piece in Hiragana, Katakana or Kanji. Type any name up to 8 characters, choose from 3 Japanese scripts, 4 finishes and 3 chain lengths, with a live preview before you order. Made to order in 7 to 10 days, one name at a time.
What is the Custom Japanese Name Necklace?
The name itself is the pendant. It is made from one sheet of metal rather than assembled from separate letters, so there is nothing soldered on that can work loose. It belongs to our personalized name necklaces.
- Script: Japanese, in Hiragana, Katakana or Kanji, your choice
- Characters: up to 8, one continuous word
- Japanese scripts: Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji
- Finishes: 18K gold plating, Rhodium Silver and 18K rose gold plating on a stainless steel base, not brass, with a nickel free finish, plus 18K Gold Vermeil, nickel free through and through
- Chain lengths: S 14" / 35cm, M 16" / 40cm and L 18" / 45cm, each with a 2" / 5cm extender
When is this necklace the right gift?
- Shichi-Go-San, the November her name gets photographed in a kimono
- Seijin no Hi, coming of age, when the gift is meant to outlast the day
- Oshogatsu, the new year, given the way otoshidama is given
- A child growing up abroad, so the Japanese name is not only the one on the koseki
- Haha no Hi, the second Sunday in May, and something she keeps
- A gift between friends, the same name, the same characters, one each
- A name written properly at last, in Japanese, not romanized into something it never was
Every piece ships in our signature burgundy gift box with a soft microfiber cloth, ready to give or to keep.
Where else can this name go?
Everything below takes the same name, in the same six scripts.
Shipping and production
Free worldwide shipping. Every order ships tracked and insured with all duties paid, so nothing is charged on arrival.
Made to order, 7 to 10 days. Crafted for you, then polished, assembled and inspected by hand, and packed in the burgundy gift box.
Delivery, 1 to 2 weeks. Tracking arrives by email the moment it ships. Most orders land within 2 to 4 weeks of the day you order.
Care and warranty
Waterproof in Gold, Rose Gold and Silver. Shower, swim, sweat. Those three never need to come off.
18K Gold Vermeil is the precious one. Solid 925 sterling silver under real 18K gold. Take it off before you swim, before a long soak and before perfume, and it stays beautiful for years.
Easy care. Wipe with the included microfiber cloth after lotion or perfume. Store in the box.
Avoid. Abrasive cleaners, bleach, and forceful bending. Durable is not indestructible.
10 year warranty on the plated finishes, 2 years on vermeil. Defects, premature tarnishing and structural issues under normal wear. Send us a photo and we put it right.
The details
| Material | Stainless steel, not brass, with 18K gold, 18K rose gold or rhodium plating, or solid 925 sterling silver under 2.5 microns of 18K gold in vermeil |
|---|---|
| Finish options | Gold · 18K Plated, Silver · Rhodium Plated, Rose Gold · 18K Plated, 18K Gold Vermeil |
| Script | Japanese (Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji) |
| Names | 1 |
| Sizes | S (14" / 35cm), M (16" / 40cm), L (18" / 45cm) |
| Warranty | 10 years on the plated finishes, 2 years on 18K Gold Vermeil |
| Production | Made to order, ships in 7 to 10 days |
| Shipping | Free worldwide, 1 to 2 weeks, all duties paid |
Get your name right
Written exactly as it should be. 200+ languages, every accent, every character.
Safe for your skin
Stainless steel base, not brass. Never turns your skin green.
Wear it every day
Gold, Silver and Rose Gold are waterproof, so shower, swim and sleep in them. Vermeil is precious rather than industrial, so that one comes off to swim.
Gift box included
Arrives in our burgundy box, ready to give.
Questions before you order
See all FAQsWhat is it made of, and what is the difference between plated and vermeil?
Four finishes, and they are not the same kind of thing underneath.
- Gold · 18K Plated, Silver · Rhodium Plated and Rose Gold · 18K Plated. A stainless steel base, never brass, finished in 18K gold PVD, rhodium or 18K rose gold PVD. PVD bonds the finish to the steel, so it is far more durable than standard gold plating and fully waterproof.
- 18K Gold Vermeil. Solid 925 sterling silver under a minimum of 2.5 microns of real 18K gold. That is genuine precious metal, noticeably heavier in the hand, and warmer in color.
The plated three are the tougher option. Vermeil is the precious one.
Can I wear it in the shower or the pool?
In Gold, Silver and Rose Gold, yes. Those three are fully waterproof and tarnish resistant, so you can shower, swim, sweat and sleep in it without taking it off.
In 18K Gold Vermeil, take it off first. Vermeil is real gold over solid sterling silver rather than a hard industrial coating, so it asks for the care fine jewelry has always asked for: off before swimming, off before a long soak, and on after perfume rather than before.
Will it fade, tarnish or turn my skin green?
No. Skin turns green because of the brass or copper underneath cheap plating, and no Gemiria piece is built on either. The plated finishes have a nickel free finish, and 18K Gold Vermeil is nickel free through and through.
The plated finishes are covered for 10 years against premature tarnishing, discoloration and chain or clasp failure under normal wear.
18K Gold Vermeil has its own 2 year warranty on the same terms.
Is it hypoallergenic?
Yes. Our Gold, Silver and Rose Gold finishes are made on a stainless steel base, never brass, with a nickel free finish: the surface that touches your skin is 18K gold, rhodium or 18K rose gold. That is why most sensitive skin wears them happily every day, with no green marks and no irritation.
If you have a diagnosed nickel allergy, choose 18K Gold Vermeil. It is solid 925 sterling silver under real 18K gold, nickel free through and through.
How many characters fit?
Up to 8 characters, typed as one continuous word. The field does not take spaces, because a space is almost always somebody trying to fit two names onto a piece built for one. For two or more names, we make a separate piece where each name gets its own field.
You choose Hiragana, Katakana or Kanji before you order. Kanji makes the shortest piece because each character carries a whole idea.
How long is the chain, and which length should I choose?
Three lengths, and every necklace includes a 2" / 5cm extender.
- S, 14" / 35cm. Sits high on the collarbone.
- M, 16" / 40cm. Falls just below it. Our most popular length.
- L, 18" / 45cm. Sits lower, for a relaxed layered look.
Buying it as a gift and do not know her chain length? Choose M. With the extender it covers 16" to 18".
How long does it take to arrive?
Every piece is made after you order it, so there are two clocks.
- Production: 7 to 10 days.
- Delivery: 1 to 2 weeks after it ships.
- Total: most orders arrive within 2 to 4 weeks of the order date.
Shipping is free worldwide, fully tracked and insured, with no minimum, and all import duties, taxes and tariffs are covered in every destination. FedEx Express is available at checkout for the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Australia and more.
What happens if the name comes out wrong?
If the error is ours, we replace it free or refund you in full, and we cover the return shipping with a prepaid label. Report it within 14 days of delivery with your order number and a photo.
If the spelling submitted was wrong, we cannot remake it free, because the piece was made to exactly that text. This is why the live preview exists, and why customization can still be changed within 24 hours of ordering, before production starts.
Personalized items are exempt from the standard EU right of withdrawal under Consumer Rights Directive Article 16(c). That exemption never applies to a defect or a production error.
How do I look after it?
Very little, and none of it is fussy.
- Wipe it with the included microfiber cloth after lotion or perfume.
- For a deeper clean use mild soap and warm water, then pat dry.
- Store it in its box, and keep pieces apart so they do not scratch each other.
- Keep it away from bleach, chlorine soaking, abrasive cleaners and ultrasonic cleaners.
- In 18K Gold Vermeil, take it off before swimming, long soaks, perfume and hairspray.
Do I need to be able to type in Japanese?
No. Type or paste the name however you can, and the live preview shows exactly what we will craft before you pay. If you are not certain the characters are right, message us before you order and we will check it with you.