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When it comes to jewelry, there’s something about a piece that pulls on the old heartstrings, especially when it carries a meaning, memory, name, or story that belongs only to you. Over the years, I’ve created countless custom designs, and it never gets old watching a simple letter or word transform a piece of jewelry into something deeply personal.
Some of my favorite examples live within our Petite Symbols Collection, where small details carry a surprising amount of meaning. From initials and names to tiny reminders of the people, pets and words that matter most, these hand-stamped pieces are made to tell your story in a subtle, wearable way.
The Reppin’ Ring Set is one of my favorite ways to make a stack personal. This four-ring set includes one band that can be hand-stamped with up to four letters of your choice, surrounded by complementary gold and silver rings.
Those few letters can mean just about anything. Initials for your kids, your partner or your pup. A nickname. A tiny word that keeps you grounded. Something only you understand. I love that the finished stack still feels clean and modern while carrying something completely individual within it.
Who or what are you reppin’?
Whether you want a single initial that grounds you or a short word that keeps something meaningful close, the Cancerian Ring was designed around sentimentality and protection.
One to four letters are hand-stamped inside a subtle recessed channel, creating a detail that feels personal without overpowering the design. Choose a short name, nickname, initials or a word that carries weight for you.
The Cancerian Ring is available in our signature round or square shape with your choice of a matte or shiny finish. It can become a daily reminder of someone dear, a mantra you’re living by, or simply a piece of jewelry that says something only you need to understand.
The Storybook Necklace is quite literally a story you can wear. Every charm, letter and combination of metals contributes another little piece to the finished necklace.
Some people build theirs around family, using initials for children, partners or pets. Others mark friendships, milestones, memorials or words that have helped carry them through a chapter of life. And because charms can be added over time, the necklace can keep changing as your story does.
If you have something more specific in mind, like additional initials or a different combination of charms and metals, send me a message. I’m always happy to talk through what might be possible.
The Sweet Pea Bracelet is simple, substantial and sentimental all at once. Each 6mm silver cuff or bangle features a hand-stamped initial nestled inside a recessed channel.
It’s a small detail, and that’s exactly what I love about it. The meaning can stay close to you without needing to announce itself to everyone else. It makes a beautiful gift for parents, partners, best friends or anyone who appreciates a little symbolism tucked into their everyday jewelry.
The Page Stud Earrings are tiny, sweet and wonderfully understated. Each stud can carry an initial representing someone or something meaningful to you.
You can mix metals, wear a single stud or create a pair with two different letters that tell their own little story. They work beautifully as memorial pieces, parent gifts, friendship jewelry or personal talismans, and their scale makes them especially easy to wear in a first, second or third piercing.
That’s really the idea behind the entire Petite Symbols Collection. The jewelry itself may be understated, but what it represents can be enormous.
Every letter is hand-stamped in our Upstate New York studio by our small production team. There are real hands behind those little marks, which means no two impressions will ever be mechanically identical. That subtle human quality is part of what makes hand-stamped jewelry feel so special.
If you’re curious about the people behind the work, you can also meet the women who make CMD.
Whether you’re marking love, friendship, family, remembrance or a chapter of your own life, these pieces are designed to carry something personal while still feeling easy enough to wear every day.
What would you have stamped on yours?
Hope to hear from you soon!
Colleen
© Colleen Mauer Designs. All rights reserved.
Published: November 13, 2025
Updated: August 26, 2026
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