Die Struck Pins And Metal Gifts
Custom Necklace
A custom necklace here is a die struck pendant on a plated chain, made the same way as our pins: a steel die is cut from your artwork, the pendant is struck, finished and plated, then fitted to a chain of the length and style you choose.
Overview
Product Overview
A custom necklace here is a die struck pendant on a plated chain, made the same way as our pins: a steel die is cut from your artwork, the pendant is struck, finished and plated, then fitted to a chain of the length and style you choose. Pendants can be left as plain struck metal, filled with enamel, or given a polished antique finish that settles into the recesses. It is the natural companion piece when a badge programme also needs something that is worn rather than pinned. Minimum order is 100 pieces per design, with production generally 10-15 days after sample approval.
Why It Works
Key Benefits
- Worn by people who will not put a pin through a garment they care about
- Same die and artwork as your pin range, so the whole set matches
- Plated chain and pendant finished together, so the tones do not clash
- Struck metal keeps crisp detail on small pendants where printing would blur
- Packs flat in individual bags, which keeps hand-out and postage costs down
Where It Is Used
Application Scenarios
Commemorative pieces marking an anniversary or a completed programme
Membership tokens for organisations whose members do not wear uniform
Fundraising merchandise sold alongside an awareness pin
Staff recognition gifts presented as an alternative to a lapel badge
Fan and event merchandise sold at a higher price point than pins
Fit
Who It Is For And What It Fixes
Who It Is For
- Programme managers who need a wearable that is not a lapel pin
- Charities selling merchandise where a necklace outsells a badge
- Distributors quoting a mixed award and gift package
- Organisations issuing commemorative tokens to members or graduates
Problems It Solves
- Lapel pins damage knitwear and blouses, so a share of recipients never wear them
- Sourcing pendants and pins from different suppliers leaves the finishes mismatched
- Jewellery suppliers usually will not quote a bespoke shape at programme quantities
- Small pendants lose detail when the artwork is printed rather than struck
Construction
Technical Features
- Pendant die struck from a steel mould cut to the buyer's artwork
- Chain supplied plated to match the pendant finish
- Optional enamel fill or antique finish worked into the recesses
- Jump ring fitted and closed before final inspection
- Each piece bagged individually to prevent chain tangling and plating marks
Data
Specifications
| Minimum Order | 100 pieces per design |
|---|---|
| Pendant Base Metal | Brass or iron |
| Finish Options | Plain struck, enamel filled or antique polished |
| Plating Options | Gold, silver, nickel, black nickel, antique finishes |
| Chain | Plated chain, style and length specified with the order |
| Artwork Formats | Adobe Illustrator preferred; JPG, PNG or PDF accepted |
| Sample Lead Time | 3-5 days |
| Production Lead Time | 10-15 days |
Making It
Materials And Manufacturing
Materials
- Brass pendants where the design carries fine relief
- Iron pendants for simpler shapes at a lower unit cost
- Plated chain matched to the pendant so the two tones agree
- Enamel colour matched to the reference supplied with the artwork
Manufacturing Process
- Artwork review and vector clean-up
- Steel die cutting
- Pendant striking
- Trimming and edge finishing
- Polishing
- Optional enamel filling or antique finishing
- Plating
- Jump ring and chain assembly
- Inspection
- Individual bagging
Control
Quality And Customization
Quality Control
- Vector proof approved by the buyer before the die is cut
- Pre-production sample approved before mass production starts
- Colour checked against the approved reference while the pieces are filled
- Every piece checked for surface faults, plating marks and attachment strength before packing
Customization Options
- Pendant shape cut from your own artwork rather than a stock blank
- Chain style and length chosen to suit how the piece will be worn
- Plain struck, enamel filled or antique finish on the same pendant shape
- Matching plating across pendant, jump ring and chain
- Backstamp or edge numbering for commemorative runs
- Poly bag, pouch or presentation box packing
Trade-offs
Compared With Other Options
| Hard enamel lapel pin | A necklace is worn by people who will not pierce a garment; a pin is cheaper and fixes to a uniform |
|---|---|
| Keychain | A keychain is used daily but rarely seen; a necklace is visible but worn by choice |
| Stock jewellery with an engraved plate | A struck pendant carries your actual artwork rather than text added to a generic blank |
| Challenge coin | A coin is carried and shown; a pendant is worn continuously |
Practical Notes
Use Guide
- Keep the pendant outline simple enough to read at the size it will actually hang
- Choose chain length with the intended wearer in mind rather than a default
- Specify matching plating for pendant and chain, or the two tones will differ
- Approve the sample on a chain, not loose, since hang angle changes how it reads
- Keep pieces bagged individually in storage so chains do not tangle
See Also
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View Product →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order for custom necklaces?
100 pieces per design, the same minimum as our pins and keychains.
Can the pendant match a pin I already order from you?
Yes. If the artwork is the same we can carry the design and the plating finish across both so the set matches.
Do you supply the chain as well?
Yes. The chain is supplied plated to match the pendant, in the style and length specified with the order.
Can the pendant be enamel filled?
Yes. Plain struck, enamel filled and antique polished finishes are all available on the same pendant shape.
What artwork do you need from me?
Adobe Illustrator vector files are best, because the die is cut from outlines. JPG, PNG and PDF are accepted too, and we redraw them when the detail needs it.
Can I change the design once production has started?
Sometimes. Depending on how far the run has gone it may be free or chargeable, because a die that has been cut cannot be altered.
How are the goods shipped?
By FedEx, UPS or DHL, chosen to suit the destination and the deadline.
Get A Price For Custom Necklace
Send the artwork and the quantity and we will price custom necklace against your design. Minimum 100 pieces.