The best gift for Nan is a piece that carries her grandchildren with her: their names, their birthstones or a little drawing, worn close every day. Start with how many grandkids she has and how she likes to wear jewellery, then choose a design that has room for all of them.

Grandmothers rarely ask for anything for themselves. What they treasure is proof that they are loved, and a necklace with every grandchild's name on it says that quietly, every time she reaches for it.

What makes a personalised gift feel right for Nan?

The pieces grandmothers keep wearing tend to share three things:

• Everyone is included. No grandchild left off, and ideally room to honour the family as it grows.
• It suits how she dresses. A Nan who wears one simple chain every day will love a clean disc or circle. A Nan who enjoys a little sparkle may prefer birthstones.
• It is easy to wear. A piece she can put on in the morning and forget about until someone asks about it.

You can browse every design made with grandmothers in mind in our personalised gifts for grandmothers.

How do you fit every grandchild's name on one piece?

This is the question most families ask first. A few designs are made for it:

• Layered circles: the Circles of Loved Ones Necklace gives each person their own engraved ring, with a disc, tree or My World centre. It reads like the family itself, everyone held together.
• Interlinked rings: the Interlinked Love Rings Necklace comes with 2 or 3 rings, and each ring can carry a name on the front and back. Lovely for a Nan with a few grandchildren, or one ring per family branch.
• Family tree: the My Family Tree Necklace has a tree of life pendant inside an engraved outer ring for the names that matter most. A natural fit for a grandmother, who is quite literally the roots.

Names, birthstones or a drawing: which should you choose?

Names are the clearest and the most asked about. When a friend notices her necklace, she gets to say each name out loud.

Birthstones suit a smaller group or a Nan who loves colour. The Love Hearts Birthstones Necklace holds 2 or 4 birthstones with names engraved inside the heart, so each grandchild has a stone and a name.

Is a grandchild's own drawing a good gift for Nan?

For many grandmothers it is the one that brings tears. A wobbly heart, a stick figure of Nan holding hands, a first attempt at writing "I love you". The Kids Drawing Necklace turns that artwork into an engraved disc, heart or dog tag she can keep long after the fridge drawings have been packed away.

Which tone should you pick for Grandma?

Look at what she already wears. If her rings and watch are gold, choose Moneil Gold. If she favours silver, choose Monel Silver. Rose gold flatters warmer skin tones and suits a Nan who likes something a little softer. All three are hypoallergenic and non-tarnishing, which is reassuring for grandmothers with sensitive skin who want to wear their piece every day.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good personalised gift for Nan from the grandkids?

A necklace engraved with every grandchild's name is the most loved choice, followed by birthstone pieces and jewellery made from a grandchild's own drawing. Choose the design that has room for everyone.

How many names can go on a grandma necklace?

It depends on the design. Layered circle and family tree necklaces are made for several names, and interlinked rings can carry a name on the front and back of each ring. Check each product page for the exact options.

Is it okay to include a grandchild who has passed away?

Yes. Many families include every grandchild, and a name engraved alongside the others is a gentle way to say they are still part of the family.

Will the necklace suit sensitive skin?

Monel Silver, Moneil Gold and Moneil Rose Gold are hypoallergenic, nickel-free and non-tarnishing, so most grandmothers with sensitive skin can wear them every day.

Should the gift come from one grandchild or all of them?

A piece from all the grandchildren together usually means the most, because it carries the whole family. It is also an easy way for siblings and cousins to share one gift.