Initial medallion necklace in White 18k gold

Name: Initial Medal Necklace - White 18k gold
Brand: Atelier Paulin
SKU: SKU4128-M25-C15
Price: 1416.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Initial Medal Necklace in 18k white gold wire

Initial Medal Necklace - White 18k gold

$1,416.00

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 Repair

Transform cherished initials into a contemporary treasure with this handcrafted white gold necklace from our Paris atelier. This Collier Médaille Initiale features a smooth ring and twisted ring in 18k white gold wire, expertly hand-shaped to encapsulate your most precious letter. Each initial pendant is meticulously crafted using our signature wire-shaping technique—never mass-produced, never machine-made.

Atelier Paulin artisans in Paris hand-shape each personalized initial necklace from premium 18k white gold (750/1000), creating a unique 3D letter that catches light beautifully. The work-hardened gold wire ensures life-proof durability while maintaining the fluid elegance that defines French craftsmanship. This gold initial necklace adjusts from 42cm to 45cm with delicate rings, making it perfect for layering or wearing alone.

Whether celebrating Mother's Day, marking a birthday, or creating a meaningful Valentine's Day gift, this white gold initial pendant becomes a timeless symbol of connection. The contemporary medal design makes it an ideal personalized gift for women who appreciate authentic Parisian artistry. Handcrafted in 2 to 5 business days in our Paris workshop, each piece is quality-controlled before DHL Express delivery worldwide in 48-72 hours. Every necklace arrives certified and hallmarked, representing the finest French jewelry tradition transformed into modern 3D personalized jewelry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What material is this Initial Medal Necklace made from and how durable is it?

This necklace is handcrafted from 18k white gold wire (750/1000), containing 75% pure gold and shaped by hand in our Paris atelier. The work-hardening process during hand-shaping creates exceptional durability, while the precious metal naturally maintains its brilliance with simple care using warm water and neutral soap.

Can I personalize this necklace and what letters are available?

This contemporary medal can be hand-shaped with any single initial from A through J, crafted in 18k white gold wire using Atelier Paulin's signature wire-shaping technique. Each 2cm initial is individually handcrafted by our Parisian artisans, creating a unique 3D personalized piece rather than traditional flat engraving.

Is this a good gift for special occasions like Mother's Day or birthdays?

This personalized Initial Medal Necklace makes the perfect gift for women during celebrations like Mother's Day, birthdays, Valentine's Day, or Christmas. Customize it with her initial, her child's first letter, or a meaningful monogram - each piece becomes a contemporary keepsake handcrafted in Paris that celebrates personal connections.

How long does it take to make and ship this personalized necklace?

Manufacturing takes 2 to 5 business days in our Paris workshop for 18k gold jewelry, followed by rigorous quality control. After creation, we ship via DHL Express worldwide in 48-72 hours with duties included (DDP), ensuring your personalized piece arrives quickly with full insurance and tracking.

How is the handcrafted nature of Atelier Paulin jewelry guaranteed ?

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.

What is the philosophy behind an Atelier Paulin jewel?

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.

Is this necklace made of solid white gold?

This medallion necklace is hand-shaped in 18k gold (750/1000), a solid gold wire made of 75% pure gold — sometimes called "the gold of French tradition." It comes in three colors, yellow, rose, and white, and it's precisely the white tone offered here. Every 18k gold piece hand-shaped by the atelier is hallmarked and certified, guaranteeing the quality of the metal used. Unlike gold-filled, which only comes in yellow and rose, 18k gold is also available in white, giving this medallion its bright, luminous finish. This piece is hand-shaped by a jewelry artisan of the Maison, in Paris.

How is the medallion of this necklace hand-shaped?

The medallion is born from a single wire of precious metal, hand-shaped by a jewelry artisan of the Maison. The wire is shaped with pliers, then the entire piece is work-hardened once the hand-shaping is complete. This work-hardening gives the wire its shape memory and resilience over time. Tension points are reinforced with laser micro-welding, so the hand-shaped wire is indeed welded at these strategic spots to ensure its hold. It's this work on a single continuous wire, with no pre-formed surface to hollow out, that has defined the Maison's craft since 2014.

What is the manufacturing time for this 18k gold necklace?

Hand-shaping an 18k gold piece, like this medallion necklace, takes 2 to 5 business days at the atelier. This timeframe reflects the time the jewelry artisan spends shaping the gold wire, before work-hardening the entire piece. This is the time spent in the atelier, distinct from the shipping time to your home. It's slightly longer than for sterling silver or gold-filled, which take 1 to 3 business days, because working solid gold wire made of 75% pure gold requires special care specific to this noble material.

What exactly is 18k gold?

18k gold, also known as 750/1000 gold, refers to a solid gold wire made of 75% pure gold. It's sometimes called "the gold of French tradition," a nod to its nobility and its long history in goldsmithing. Every piece hand-shaped in this material by Atelier Paulin is hallmarked, certified, and made by a jewelry artisan of the Maison. It differs from 585/1000 gold-filled — a layer of gold applied over a base metal — in that it's a wire made entirely of gold, with no other metal at its core. This purity is what justifies its place in the atelier's most precious collections.

Is the gold wire of this necklace a single continuous piece?

Yes, the principle that sets Atelier Paulin's work apart rests on a single continuous wire of precious metal, hand-shaped by a jewelry artisan. This wire is progressively shaped, then work-hardened across the entire piece once the hand-shaping is complete, giving it its shape memory and resilience. This gesture, specific to the atelier since 2014, gives the piece its character: the material is hand-shaped, never assembled from separate elements.

Why choose white gold over yellow or rose gold?

White 18k gold is one of the three tones the Maison offers in 18k gold, alongside yellow and rose. The choice mainly comes down to personal taste and harmony with jewelry already worn. What doesn't change across tones is the quality of the wire: a solid gold wire made of 75% pure gold, hand-shaped by a jewelry artisan of the Maison, then hallmarked and certified, regardless of the color chosen.