Five people who would love a name chain necklace this holiday season

Think name chain necklaces are just for teen girls? Think again! This trendy yet timeless piece of jewelry is well-loved by many different people, of both genders and all age groups. Here are a few different recipients on your gift list who would love a name chain necklace for the holidays, and which styles would appeal most to them.

Your girlfriend: Let's face it, women love jewelry, and a name chain necklace of any type would surely make her eyes light up. But if you really want to impress her, take it a step further and find her one that's very personalized. A romantic couple's pendant, featuring both of your initials or even “Elias and Grace” (or any other two names) is perfect. She'll love the romantic sentiment behind the gift, and she'll love showing it off to all her friends!

Your boyfriend: Conversely, let's say you're a girl hoping to give your man something sentimental yet not-too-girly for the holidays. You've reached the point in your relationship where jewelry is appropriate, but what type do you choose? A masculine name chain necklace, perhaps in a dog tag style, fits the bill. You can engrave the piece with his own name or your own, so he can keep you close to his heart when you're away. This is also a great way to hint that you'd like your own name chain necklace in the future!

Your mom: Any “I love Mom” necklace will be much-loved, but you can make it even better by giving her something with a personal inscription, such as “Love, Grace”. A themed charm to reflect her love of, say, sewing makes the necklace even more personal. There are oodles and oodles of charm name chain necklace options on the web for you to choose from, so with a little hunting you should be able to find almost any type you need.

A sibling: Some siblings are especially close, and like to trade sentimental or meaningful gifts. But as you get older, you need to balance that with something that's also practical. A name chain necklace fits the bill, since it's lovely enough to wear any day of the week, but will always carry a special sentimental meaning since it was given by a sibling. Dog tag styles are great for brothers, while the classic 'Carrie' necklace would be great for a sister. Anything with a birthstone is even better!

Grandparents: A name chain necklace with multiple charms can hold inscriptions for each of the grand-kids, making for a truly memorable and sentimental gift. Make it even more precious by opting for charms that can hold birthstones. Some of these name chain necklace styles can hold several pendants, so you can purchase additional ones in the future if a new child is born.