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Original Initiale Necklace
Yellow 14k gold-filledDetails
MATERIAL - 14k yellow gold filled
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DELIVERIES AND RETURNS
A jewel as delicate as it is symbolic. The Original Initial Necklace by Atelier Paulin celebrates the letter, this small part of oneself that one chooses to wear closest to the heart.
Each gold initial, handcrafted in our Parisian workshops, slides freely on a fine and flexible chain, as if suspended on a thread of gold.
Minimalist and luminous, this necklace embodies discreet elegance and the strength of the artisanal gesture.
To be worn alone for a touch of grace or paired with other Atelier Paulin creations for a refined layering effect.
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Original Initiale Necklace
Yellow 14k gold-filledDetails
MATERIAL - 14k yellow gold filled
CARE
DELIVERIES AND RETURNS
A jewel as delicate as it is symbolic. The Original Initial Necklace by Atelier Paulin celebrates the letter, this small part of oneself that one chooses to wear closest to the heart.
Each gold initial, handcrafted in our Parisian workshops, slides freely on a fine and flexible chain, as if suspended on a thread of gold.
Minimalist and luminous, this necklace embodies discreet elegance and the strength of the artisanal gesture.
To be worn alone for a touch of grace or paired with other Atelier Paulin creations for a refined layering effect.
Hand-shaped in Paris
No mold, no duplication: at Atelier Paulin, gold wire is hand-shaped, gesture after gesture, until your word takes form. Laser micro-welding reinforces it, then barrel work-hardening strengthens the metal and gives it its shape memory. It holds its line, year after year, like the bond it carries.
The craftsmanship, in detail
The concierge service, after the workshop
A hand-shaped piece meant to express a bond should last as long as it does. Atelier Paulin's artisans restore it, or remake it as new, in less than a week, in the very workshop where it was born.
Care and RepairWhat Makes the Original Initial Necklace
The Original Initial Necklace is defined by its yellow 14k gold-filled wire, hand-shaped by hand with pliers, no molds involved, by artisans trained for months before shaping their first piece at the Parisian workshop founded in 2014. The piece is worn as an initial, hand-shaped in lowercase script except for the letter J, which stays capitalized, mounted on an adjustable 39 to 42 cm chain. All the materials we use, including this gold-filled wire, are hypoallergenic. The piece carries a one-year warranty against manufacturing and material defects, while the shine of the gold-filled wire is guaranteed for life — a mark of the lasting quality of this necklace, priced at $200.
How to Choose Your Original Initial Necklace
Choosing an Original Initial Necklace starts with picking the letter that opens the name you want to honor: one piece, one initial — and for several names, several pieces are the way to go. This personalization happens at checkout, simply by indicating the chosen letter. Shaping this personalized piece takes about thirty minutes, which means those who'd like to can come directly to the Parisian workshop and watch their piece take shape in person. For a gift when you don't yet know the recipient's size or exact name, the Atelier Paulin gift card, from $50 to $1,500, offers an alternative: the recipient then chooses their own piece, material, and size. A note can also travel with the package, simply by asking in the order comments.
Who It's For, For What Occasion
This necklace is designed for a woman, as a personalized piece to gift or to wear every day: it's among the most requested pieces at the workshop. This initial necklace lends itself especially well to a birth gift — for the new mother, to mark this new bond just beginning — or to a Mother's Day gift. It also finds its place naturally as a personalized gift for any occasion calling for a thoughtful gesture, while remaining an everyday piece, easy to wear day after day, made from recycled and recyclable raw materials. See also our necklaces and our personalized jewelry.
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About this piece
Our commitment is rooted in the excellence of French craftsmanship. Each Atelier Paulin piece is entirely hand-crafted in our ateliers, without molds or duplication. This rare savoir-faire of working with wire gives every jewel its unique and authentic character, a true signature of the Maison, found nowhere else.
Our mission is to give form to connection. Each jewel, whether personalized or from our collections, is a bearer of meaning, created to express, unite, and pass on what truly matters. We design pieces that become luminous witnesses to your family, love, or friendship stories, meant to be cherished and handed down through time.