Initial medallion necklace in White 18k gold

Name: Initial Medal Necklace - White 18k gold
Brand: Atelier Paulin
SKU: SKU4128-M25-C15
Price: 1200.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Collier Médaille Initiale en or blanc 18K — bijou artisanal fait main

Initial Medal Necklace - White 18k gold

1,200.00 €

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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 do I care for an 18k gold necklace?

18k gold requires no special care. A wash with lukewarm water and mild soap is enough, followed by a soft cloth to bring out the shine of the gold wire. It's a stable material over time that doesn't tarnish and keeps its shine without any particular precaution in daily wear. This ease of care is one of the qualities sought in 18k gold, alongside its nobility and purity. Since 2014, Atelier Paulin has hand-shaped its 18k gold pieces in Paris, with constant attention to both the quality of the metal and the artisan's gesture.

What warranty covers this necklace?

This medallion necklace comes with Atelier Paulin's one-year warranty from the date of purchase, like all jewelry from the Maison. This warranty covers defects related to the piece's craftsmanship. It applies to this 18k gold model under the same conditions as all other materials worked by the atelier. For any specific question about how this warranty is applied, or a particular situation, the Maison's customer service team remains available to assist you.

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 is the home delivery time for this necklace?

Once hand-shaping is complete at the atelier, this necklace is delivered to your home within 2 to 5 days, shipping included. This delivery time is added to the manufacturing time specific to 18k gold, which is 2 to 5 business days. The two timeframes are separate: the first corresponds to the artisan's work on the gold wire, the second to the journey to your door. If you're in Paris, the Maison offers an alternative: same-day courier delivery, an option specific to the Parisian boutique.

Can I pick up my necklace directly at the atelier in Paris?

Yes, if you're in Paris, two options are available to you in-store: either on-the-spot personalization in about thirty minutes when the piece allows for it, or same-day courier delivery. This is an advantage specific to Atelier Paulin's Parisian boutique, letting you leave with your jewelry much faster than with standard shipping. This option has existed since the Paris atelier opened in 2014, and remains a strong differentiator for the Maison compared to brands that only offer postal shipping.

Can this necklace be worn in the shower or the pool?

This entirely depends on the jewelry's material, since each metal has its own care requirements. As this necklace is hand-shaped in 18k gold, it requires no special precaution: lukewarm water and mild soap are enough for everyday care, with no particular restriction related to water. This differs from sterling silver, which should be protected from pools and showers to prevent natural tarnishing, or from gold-filled, which isn't damaged by water but is best removed during intense physical activity to preserve the delicacy of the hand-shaped wire.

Can I exchange or get a refund for this necklace?

This depends on whether the necklace was custom personalized or not. A piece hand-shaped with a word or name chosen by the customer cannot be exchanged or refunded, since it was designed specifically for her. A non-personalized piece, on the other hand, can be refunded or exchanged. To learn the exact conditions that apply to your order, Atelier Paulin's customer service team is available to assist you based on your specific situation.

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.

Can this medallion necklace be personalized?

We don't have, in the information available for this listing, confirmation of a possible personalization option for this medallion necklace. Not all pieces from the Maison can be personalized, and we prefer not to give an answer that isn't confirmed. To find out whether this specific model can feature a hand-shaped initial, word, or name, we invite you to contact Atelier Paulin's customer service team, who can give you precise information on the options available for this piece.

Since when has Atelier Paulin been hand-shaping its jewelry?

Atelier Paulin is a Parisian atelier that has been hand-shaping jewelry since 2014. Since then, the Maison has worked precious metal wire as a single continuous piece, shaped with pliers and then work-hardened to give it shape memory and resilience. This know-how applies to sterling silver as well as gold-filled and 18k gold, like the one used for this white gold medallion necklace. Each 18k gold piece is also hallmarked and certified by a jewelry artisan of the Maison, a guarantee of consistent craftsmanship since the atelier's beginnings.

Is the clasp on this necklace fragile?

We don't have precise information on the type of clasp fitted on this medallion necklace within the context available for this listing. Rather than offering a description that isn't confirmed, we invite you to contact Atelier Paulin's customer service team, who can give you accurate information on this technical point and assist you if needed in choosing this necklace.

What kind of box does this necklace come in?

This 18k gold medallion necklace is presented in a jewelry box, like all pieces from the Maison. This box protects the piece as soon as it leaves the Parisian atelier and is ready for gifting, with no additional wrapping needed. The care put into this presentation is part of the attention the atelier brings to every hand-shaped piece, from the choice of precious wire to its delivery to the customer.

Does this necklace make a good gift?

This 18k gold medallion necklace lends itself well to gifting: it comes in a jewelry box, ready to be given. Beyond the presentation, it's a piece hand-shaped by a jewelry artisan of the Maison, hallmarked and certified, making it a piece that's passed on with care. For any question about a specific occasion, Atelier Paulin's customer service team remains available to assist you.

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.

Is the wire of this necklace reinforced at tension points?

Yes, like all of the Maison's hand-shaped wire creations, this necklace features laser micro-welding at tension points. This reinforcement technique strengthens the piece without altering the fineness of the hand-shaped 18k gold wire. It comes in addition to the work-hardening process, applied cold to the entire piece after hand-shaping, to give the necklace its long-term hold and everyday resilience.

Are other materials available for this medallion necklace style?

The Maison hand-shapes its creations in sterling silver, 585/1000 gold-filled (available in yellow and rose), and 18k gold, available in yellow, rose, and white. For this specific white 18k gold medallion necklace, availability in other materials depends on the exact model offered in-store: we invite you to check the product listing or contact Atelier Paulin's customer service team to find out which variations exist for this particular piece.

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.

Does this necklace go through quality control before shipping?

Every 18k gold piece hand-shaped by Atelier Paulin is hallmarked and certified by a jewelry artisan of the Maison, attesting to the quality of the metal and the craftsmanship involved. This control is an integral part of the hand-shaping process, from shaping the wire to the final work-hardening of the piece. It's this standard, upheld by the Parisian atelier since 2014, that guarantees consistency in the material from one piece to the next.

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