A personalised bangle is a solid, rounded bracelet engraved with words that matter to the person wearing it: a name, a date, a place or a short promise. The best one is the style she will reach for every morning, carrying the words she would never want to take off.

We have engraved a lot of bangles for a lot of different people. Here is what we have learned about choosing one that gets worn, not kept in a drawer.

What makes a personalised bangle different from a bracelet?

A bangle holds its shape. It sits as a clean circle on the wrist, which gives engraved words a smooth, even surface to live on. A chain bracelet moves and drapes, so personalisation usually sits on a bar, a disc or a charm instead. If the words are the heart of the gift, a bangle lets them be seen every time she glances down.

Which bangle style suits the person you are buying for?

Start with how they live, then pick the shape. Our bangles and bracelets collection covers each of these:

• A closed bangle with a clasp suits someone who wants a secure, everyday piece. The Promise Bangle has a locking mechanism so it opens to go on and stays put through the day, and it comes in seven sizes.
• An open cuff suits someone who likes a modern, minimal look. The Endless Open Cuff Bangle carries a name, a message or a set of family names along its face.
• A bangle with charms suits a mum or grandmother who wants the whole family with her. The Knot Bangle has a knot at its centre and takes up to four engraved disc charms and up to four birthstone charms.
• A bangle with a message built in suits a daughter, sister or friend starting something brave. The She Believed She Could bangle can be inscribed on the top, bottom or side.

What should you engrave on a bangle?

Short and personal always wins. The engravings people treasure most tend to be one of these:

• Children's names, in birth order
• A wedding date or the day you met
• Coordinates of a home, a beach or the place you said yes
• A private phrase only the two of you understand
• A word to hold on to, like "brave" or "breathe"

Read it aloud before you order. If it makes you pause, it is the right one.

Silver, gold or rose gold: which tone should you choose?

Look at the jewellery she already wears and match it. Silver is our Monel Silver, and the gold and rose gold tones are Moneil Gold and Moneil Rose Gold. All three are our own material, hypoallergenic and nickel-free, so they are kind to sensitive skin and keep their shine for everyday wear. If she stacks, a single bangle in her usual tone sits easily beside what she loves.

How do you get the size right?

For a closed bangle, size matters more than people expect. On the Promise Bangle, 6.5cm in diameter is the size most people choose. If you can borrow a bangle she already wears and measure straight across the inside, that is the easiest way to be sure. Open cuffs and the Knot Bangle are more forgiving, which makes them a lovely choice when the gift is a surprise.

Is a personalised bangle a good gift for mum?

Yes. A bangle engraved with her children's names, or a Knot Bangle with a disc for each child, is one of the most loved gifts for mums because she carries her family with her every day.

Can I wear an engraved bangle every day?

Yes. Our bangles are made in Monel Silver, Moneil Gold and Moneil Rose Gold, which are hypoallergenic, waterproof and made for everyday wear.

What is the most popular bangle size?

On the Promise Bangle, 6.5cm in diameter is the most commonly chosen size. Measuring the inside of a bangle she already owns is the most reliable guide.

Can a bangle hold more than one name?

Yes. The Endless Open Cuff Bangle can carry a set of family names, and the Knot Bangle takes up to four engraved disc charms.