Children

The Kids collection brings together jewelry hand-shaped by Atelier Paulin for little ones from their very first months: cord bracelets, charm necklaces, brooches, and pieces in 18k gold. Each design is built for everyday wear, with clasps designed with safety in mind and sizes adjusted to fit small wrists and necks. Since 2014, Atelier Paulin has hand-shaped jewelry in Paris that carries meaning through the years, from a first birth gift to the keepsakes passed down into adulthood.

Kids: Our Selection

The collection is built around several families. The 18k yellow gold cord bracelets, like the Little Cloud Kids Cord Bracelet or the Little Star Kids Cord Bracelet, come in soft motifs designed for the early years. The Kids Initial Cord Bracelet and the Capital Initial Cord Bracelet let you hand-shape a single letter, in yellow, rose, or white gold depending on family preference.

For symbols, the Symbolic Charms bracelets and necklaces feature the cross, the Star of David, and the Hand of Fatima in 14k yellow gold-filled: the Cross Symbolic Charms Bracelet, the Star of David Symbolic Charms Bracelet, and the Hand of Fatima Symbolic Charms Bracelet are matched by the Cross Symbolic Charms Necklace. The Lucky One line, with its clover and heart, rounds out this world of understated good-luck charms, available as a bracelet as well as the Lucky One Heart Charms Necklace.

For personalizing with a name or a short word, the Original Personalized Cord Bracelet and the Personalized Lurex Cord Bracelet hold a message hand-shaped in precious wire. Finally, two brooches round out the collection: the Original Personalized Brooch and the Personalized Safety Pin Brooch, designed as a first keepsake to pin onto a swaddle or a piece of clothing.

How to Choose Based on the Message or the Occasion

The choice starts with the message you'd like hand-shaped. For a first name or an initial, the Capital Initial Cord Bracelet or the Initial Chain Bracelet work particularly well: the letter is hand-shaped in gold wire, legible yet understated. For a longer word or a date, the Original Personalized Cord Bracelet in 14k yellow gold-filled offers more width for the message.

If you're looking instead for a symbol of protection or family heritage, the Symbolic line (cross, Star of David, Hand of Fatima) and the Lucky One line (clover, heart) answer that intention without text personalization. The Small Locket Symbolic Charms, available in three motifs, add a closed locket — more discreet than an open charm — for families who prefer a jewel that closes on itself.

For a first piece worn daily by a young child, we recommend the 18k gold designs like the Little Bear Kids Cord Bracelet: the denser metal holds up better to prolonged wear than gold-filled, which is better suited to pieces worn more occasionally or by older children.

What Occasion Calls for This Jewelry?

Birth remains the most common occasion: an initial bracelet or a symbolic necklace marks a child's arrival and is often gifted to the parents alongside a piece for the mother, which you'll find in our necklaces collection. A christening or a religious ceremony naturally calls for the Symbolic designs, with the cross, Star of David, or Hand of Fatima chosen according to family tradition.

Birthdays, especially the earliest ones (1, 3, 5 years old), are also a common moment to gift an adjustable cord bracelet that will grow along with the child. Finally, some families choose to gift a piece from the Kids collection to pair with jewelry worn by a parent: the child's name hand-shaped on an adult bracelet, and that same parent's initial hand-shaped on the child's bracelet, create a connection between the two pieces without ever duplicating them.

Materials, Personalization, and Care

Two materials make up the collection. 14k yellow gold-filled dresses the Symbolic and Lucky One designs as well as the personalized brooches: a brass base coated with a layer of gold, well suited to everyday wear but requiring slightly more attentive care than solid gold. 18k yellow, rose, or white gold equips the Initial cord bracelets and the Little Cloud, Little Star, and Little Bear designs: a denser material, suited for extended wear without removal.

Personalization is achieved by choosing a name, a word, or an initial hand-shaped in precious wire — never engraved onto the surface of the metal: this is the true art of precious wire, shaping the letter in volume rather than carving into it. The number of available characters varies by design and is indicated on each product page. For care, a soft cloth is enough to preserve the metal's shine; avoid prolonged contact with seawater, chlorine, and perfume, particularly for gold-filled pieces.

To pair a kids' piece with a matching adult one, our Personalized Gold & Silver Bracelets and Personalized Jewelry collections offer designs within the same families of motifs and materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

From what age can a child wear jewelry from this collection?

Cord bracelets are adjustable and suitable from the first months of life; the 18k gold designs, being more durable, are recommended for extended wear beyond early childhood.

Can all the pieces in the collection be personalized?

No: the Symbolic and Lucky One designs feature fixed motifs (cross, Star of David, Hand of Fatima, clover, heart), while the Original and Lurex cord bracelets, the Capital Initial bracelet, and the two brooches hold a name, word, or initial hand-shaped to order.

What's the difference between gold-filled and 18k gold for a child's piece?

14k gold-filled pairs a brass base with a layer of gold, suited to everyday wear with regular care; 18k gold is solid and suited to extended wear without removal, notably for the Initial cord bracelets and the Little Cloud, Little Star, and Little Bear designs.

Is the clasp suitable for a young child?

Cord bracelets tie and adjust to the size of the wrist, with no complex metal clasp, making everyday wear easier for the youngest ones.