Engraved Book & Pencil Banner Necklace

£28.00 GBP
£15.00 GBP
  • Waterproof
  • Tarnish & Rust Free
  • Hypoallergenic
Description

The story behind this piece

Teaching was one of the first requests we got when I said we were expanding the collection. And it makes sense, teachers are incredibly dedicated, they're often the people who inspired everyone else in the family to pursue their careers, and there's almost nothing on the market that celebrates them the way medical or law pieces do. I wanted it to feel scholarly without being old-fashioned. Like something a modern teacher would actually want to wear, not something that looks like a school award.

For the one who's about to change lives in a classroom.

Teachers are often the people who inspired everyone else in the family to pursue their careers. They spend years training, they pour themselves into every placement, and when they finally qualify there's almost nothing on the market that celebrates that the way a medical or law piece celebrates those graduates. This one is for them.

The pendant brings together an open book and a pencil, the two most universal symbols of education, framing a solid banner in the centre. That banner is yours. Engrave a name, a title, a year, a message, or a dedication, in any language, in any script, on the front, the back, or both at no extra cost.

Engrave the front, the back, or both, at no extra cost. A name on the front, a meaningful date or message on the reverse. Whatever feels right.

Personalised in any language: English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi (Gurmukhi), Tamil, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam and more. Simply leave your chosen text at checkout exactly as you'd like it engraved. If you need help with a translation or script, email us at hello@artbyzakia.com before ordering.

Every piece is waterproof, tarnish-resistant and hypoallergenic, made to go from the staffroom to the school run and everywhere in between without a second thought.

Graduation packaging available. Orders placed between 1 May and 31 July 2026 are packed in our exclusive graduation cap gift box, the lid is shaped like a graduation cap, the piece sits inside in its velvet pouch, and it arrives ready to give. No wrapping needed.

Specifications
  • Material: Premium stainless steel with 18ct gold plating
  • Chain: 50cm fine trace chain
  • Pendant size: Approx.W X H
  • Design: Open book + pencil outline framing an engraveable solid banner
  • Engraveable area: Centre banner: front, back, or both at no extra cost
  • Production time: 3–7 working days
  • Care: Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth. Avoid perfume and harsh chemicals directly on the engraving.
  • Packaging: Velvet pouch + free polishing cloth. Graduation cap gift box included on orders between 1 May–31 July 2026.
  • Suitable for: Newly qualified teachers, PGCE graduates, education graduates, teaching assistants, tutors, early years practitioners
Delivery

Handmade to order: please check the product description for the specific production time for this item.

Once production is complete and order is dispatched, estimated delivery times are:

  • UK : 2–5 working days (free on orders over £50, otherwise from £2.99)
  • International : 5–10 working days after dispatch (from £11.99, depending on delivery address)

Orders are processed Monday to Friday, excluding public and cultural holidays. Delivery times may be longer during peak seasons.

International orders may be subject to customs or import fees on arrival, these are the responsibility of the buyer and vary by country.

Need it by a specific date? Email us at hello@artbyzakia.com before ordering and we'll do our best to help.

Returns

Because every piece is personalised and made to order, we are unable to accept returns or exchanges on personalised items.

If something is wrong with your order: Contact us within 7 days of delivery at hello@artbyzakia.com with a photo and description of the issue. We'll assess it and find the best solution for you.

Please double-check your engraving text at checkout, we engrave exactly what is submitted. We are not responsible for spelling errors provided by the customer.

For any non-personalised items, please contact us within 7 days of delivery to discuss your return.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I engrave on the banner?

Anything, a name, a title (Miss, Mr, Mrs, Dr, NQT, the year they qualified), a short message, a meaningful date, initials or a personal dedication. You can engrave the front of the banner, the back, or both at no extra cost. At checkout, leave exactly what you'd like engraved and specify front, back, or both. We engrave precisely what is submitted so please double-check spelling, titles and any special characters before placing your order.

Is this suitable for a PGCE graduate or only qualified teachers?

It's designed for anyone graduating in or working in education, PGCE graduates, newly qualified teachers (NQTs), early years practitioners, teaching assistants, tutors, and education studies graduates. The banner is completely flexible so whether you want to engrave their name, their school, their NQT year, or a message that means something specific to their journey, it all works. It's also a lovely gift for an experienced teacher hitting a career milestone, not just graduation day.

Can I have the engraving in a language other than English?

Yes, we engrave in any language and script including Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi (Gurmukhi), Tamil, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam and more. Leave your text at checkout in the script you'd like, and we recommend including the English version alongside it, to avoid any confusion. If you need help with a translation or aren't sure how your name looks in a particular script, email us at hello@artbyzakia.com before ordering.

How long will it take to arrive?

This piece is engraved and dispatched within 3–7 working days. Once dispatched, UK delivery takes 2–5 working days (free on orders over £50). International delivery takes 5–10 working days after dispatch. If you need it for a specific date, a graduation ceremony, a last day of term, a welcome gift for a first day, email us at hello@artbyzakia.com before ordering and we'll let you know if we can meet your deadline.

Is this gift wrapped?

Every order comes in our white velvet drawstring pouch with a free polishing cloth. For orders placed between 1 May and 31 July 2026, we include our exclusive graduation cap gift box at no extra cost, the lid is shaped like a graduation cap and the piece sits inside ready to give with no wrapping needed. A graduation gift bag is also available as an add-on at checkout. If you'd like to include a gift message, add it at checkout and we'll include it with the order.

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