Specifications
| Material | Solid cherry wood bead, braided marine cord |
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| Engraved plate | 17 × 14 mm, 7 mm thick |
| Cord | Ø 4 mm, sliding knot, no clasp |
| Sizes | 5 sizes, wrist 11 to 24 cm |
| Cord colours | 10 colours |
| Engraving | Laser, done to order in our workshop |
| Personalisation | Symbol · First name |
| Made | By hand in Aveyron, France |
| Occasions | Christening · First communion · Profession of faith · Confirmation · Christening anniversary · A godchild’s Christmas |
| Gift for | A godson or goddaughter · A child taking communion · A teenager being confirmed · A godparent |
| Construction | Two engraved beads: the first name, then the symbol |
| EAN code | 3701800800711 |
Cord colours
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BLACK
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BROWN
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CARAMEL
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BEIGE
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CHARCOAL GREY
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NAVY BLUE
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OLIVE GREEN
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FLOWER POWER
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CAPTAIN
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MAJESTIC
Photographed under artificial light: the colours may differ slightly from the real thing.
Sizes
| Bracelet size | Wrist size |
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| J1: Child small | 11–13 cm |
| J2: Child large | 14–16 cm |
| 1: Women / Slim men | 15–18 cm |
| 2: Men standard | 18–21 cm |
| 3: Men large / XL | 21–24 cm |
Every bracelet adjusts by pulling on the cords: the size gives the comfortable range.
How to measure your wrist
Wrap a tape measure or a piece of string around your wrist, just below the bone, then read the measurement in centimetres.
Delivered ready to give
Every bracelet ships in a natural kraft box tied with string, with no plastic.
Choose your symbol
One symbol is engraved on the bracelet plate.
Fish
Anchor
Cross
Tree of life
Best for
- A ceremony gift that carries the name: the child recognises it at once, and keeps it long after the day itself.
- Four symbols to choose from — fish, anchor, cross, tree of life. The tree of life is not religious: it suits a civil ceremony too.
- Two children’s sizes, 11 to 16 cm around the wrist, and three adult sizes: the same bracelet can be given to a godchild and their godparent.
Good to know before ordering
- The first name is limited to ten characters: “Marie-Louise” will not fit on the bead, “Marie” will.
- Symbol and name are engraved to order: once the order is placed, they can no longer be changed.
Wearing and care
The fish and the anchor are the two oldest Christian symbols — the fish for baptism, the anchor for hope. The cross reads best from a distance. The tree of life, the only one that is not religious, also suits a birth or a civil naming ceremony.
For a growing child, size J2 (14 to 16 cm) lasts longer than J1, and the sliding knots take up two to three centimetres. To give the same bracelet to a godchild and their godparent, order twice — one child size, one adult size.
More gift ideas: A christening
Frequently asked questions
What occasions is this bracelet given for?
Most often for a christening, but also for a first communion, a profession of faith or a confirmation. It is a gift from godparents or grandparents: it carries the child’s name, it is kept after the ceremony, and it adjusts as the years pass.
Is the child’s first name engraved?
Yes. The bracelet carries two cherry wood beads side by side: the first name on the first, the chosen symbol on the second. The name is limited to ten characters.
Which symbol should I choose between the fish, the anchor, the cross and the tree of life?
The fish is the Christian sign of baptism, the anchor stands for hope, the cross is the most universal and the most legible. The tree of life is not a religious symbol: it is the one to choose for a birth or a civil naming ceremony.
Is there a size for a child or a baby?
Yes, two: J1 covers 11 to 13 cm around the wrist, J2 covers 14 to 16 cm. For a very small child, J1 tightens on its sliding knots and opens again as the child grows.
Does this bracelet suit a civil or non-religious ceremony?
Yes, by choosing the tree of life: it stands for roots and lineage, with no religious reference. The other three — fish, anchor, cross — are Christian.
What is the difference with the cross bracelet?
This one is chosen for a ceremony: the child’s name and one of four symbols are engraved. The cross bracelet has nothing to personalise — it is an everyday piece of faith, to be given without having to ask anyone anything.
How do I choose my size?
Measure your wrist with a soft tape or a piece of string, just below the bone. Size 1 covers 15 to 18 cm, size 2 covers 18 to 21 cm, size 3 covers 21 to 24 cm; two children’s sizes, 11 to 16 cm, are available on some models. Each bracelet is then adjusted by pulling on the cords: the size gives a comfort range, not a fixed measurement.
Is the bracelet water-resistant?
The braided marine cord handles water without trouble. Cherry wood is a living material: avoid long baths, swimming pools and saunas, and dry it if it gets caught in the rain. It develops a patina over time, which is normal.
How do I care for the wood?
A drop of jojoba oil, or any neutral vegetable oil, on a soft cloth whenever the wood looks dry or dull: it feeds the wood and revives its colour. Nothing else is needed.
How long does it take to make and ship?
Every bracelet is engraved to order in our workshop in Aveyron, France, then shipped within 48 h, to your door or to a pickup point. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
Does it arrive ready to give?
Yes. It ships in a natural kraft box tied with string, with no plastic: it can be given as it is, with no extra wrapping.
Is it suitable for men and women?
Yes, it is unisex. Sizes 1 to 3 cover wrists from 15 to 24 cm, and two children’s sizes, 11 to 16 cm, are available on some models.
Can I give it without knowing their wrist size?
Yes. Each bracelet adjusts along the whole range of its size thanks to the sliding knots, and size 2 (18 to 21 cm) fits most adult wrists. If in doubt, quietly measure a watch or a bracelet they already wear.
How far ahead should I order for a specific date?
Allow 48 h for engraving, then two to three days in transit and two days more for the crossing from France. For a fixed date — a birthday, Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas — order ten days ahead to be safe.
MARCEL ET LES BLONDES
Personalised Christening Bracelet – Name and Symbol Engraved
A christening gift that gets kept: two cherry wood beads laser-engraved side by side, the child’s first name on one, the chosen symbol on the other — fish, anchor, cross or tree of life. Adjustable marine cord, two children’s sizes. Handmade in Aveyron, France.
Step 3 of 3: The engraving
Your personalisation
Please check the spelling: the engraving is made exactly as entered and cannot be redone.
Two-bracelet offer: 20% off from two Add two bracelets to your basket and enter code DUO20 at checkout. The discount applies to the total.
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Made in Aveyron, FranceAssembled and engraved in our family workshop.
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Engraved to orderLaser-engraved once your order is placed.
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Shipped within 48 hTo your door or to a pickup point, by La Poste or Colissimo.
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Ready to giveKraft box tied with string, with no plastic.
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Full description
The godparent’s gift, kept long after the ceremony
Two wooden beads side by side: the child’s first name on one, on the other the symbol you choose — the fish, the anchor, the cross or the tree of life. On the day of the christening it is on the wrist; in the years that follow it is let out and goes on being worn.
It is what you give as a godparent or a grandparent when you want neither another medal nor a toy: an object with the child’s name on it, one that grows with them. The tree of life, the only symbol with no religious reference, suits a naming ceremony or a birth.
Laser-engraved on cherry wood, adjustable marine cord, children’s and adult sizes. Handmade in Aveyron, France.