The $5 Personalized Gift I’ve Given to 8 of My Friends (They All Love It!)

My favorite part of getting ready is when I put on my jewelry — it just makes me feel complete for the day. I remember my sophomore year of college I was looking for a jewelry revamp. I wanted something personal that wouldn’t go out of style, so when I came across the Inerney Gold Bubble Letter Necklace on Amazon, I knew I had to buy it. 

This adorable bubble-letter initial necklace comes in every letter of the alphabet. It’s similar to other designs I’ve seen in stores, but so much cheaper. The gold-plated necklace is 16.5 inches long, with a 2-inch adjustable chain with gold-plated accents, and is hypoallergenic. 

It’s sold on Amazon and comes in either gold or silver depending on your preference, and I love how it lies perfectly around my neck without feeling too heavy — the necklace only weighs about a half-ounce. 

Depending on which letter you get, it might fall perfectly straight or slightly to the side when it hangs off your neck. My “S” lies perfectly flat, but my friend has the “L” and it tilts slightly to the side just based on the shape of the letter. 

When I first got this necklace, I was a little worried about how inexpensive it was. I bought it on sale for $5 ( originally $10), and I was stressed that it was going to tarnish or even break, but that hasn’t been the case at all. I’ve had mine for two years now, and wear it almost every day (I do take it off in the shower!) and I’ve had no issues with it breaking. It wasn’t until a couple months ago I noticed the adjustable chain started to lose its gold color and turn silver. Aside from that small discoloration, though, I haven’t noticed any tarnishing, specifically on the letter itself.  

When I first wore the bubble necklace I got so many compliments on it, I knew it was going to make such good gifts for my friends, too. For the next year, I gave the necklace to all my friends for their birthdays so we could match — I ended up giving it to eight people who all love it! Not to mention, none of them have had any issues with the necklace tarnishing or breaking either. 

Amazon definitely has a bunch of different options for bubble necklaces, but based on durability and affordability I’d highly recommend the Inerney Gold Bubble Letter Necklace as the perfect addition to your everyday jewelry. 

Another thing I love about this piece is how easily you can style it up or dress it down. I’ve worn this necklace to class, formals, and even weddings! And, if you’re ever in need of a last-minute gift idea, the necklace is perfect, affordable, and memorable.