It’s official: Oprah put the Leo & Luca Balloon Initial Necklace on her coveted Oprah’s Favorite Things List, which means it’s about to be on everyone’s holiday wishlist. The iconic annual list isn’t just a roundup of things Oprah loves; it’s a curated collection of must-haves across beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. And if you’ve been looking for an adorable balloon-font initial necklace to add to your collection or a cool holiday gift idea, we have a feeling this is about to be one of your new favorite things too.
Who can forget when Hailey Bieber sported her own oversized sparkly bubble initial necklace? The impact was, to say the least, groundbreaking. This necklace has the same cool girl vibes but is more toned down for a day-to-day look. The bubble-like font is legit so cute and makes a statement without being too flashy. Plus, as someone who has gold as her metal of choice, I just know it will look so good with my ring stack and earrings. And since I’m a gold girl, I am especially hype about the fact that this necklace is 18k gold plated, meaning it will hold up well over the years before it starts to tarnish with proper maintenance. And for $60? I’m so down. Oprah, the woman of taste you are!
And because Oprah is nothing if not an “It” girl herself, she also included these initial rings on her list for those who want to lean into the statement branding of it all. BTW, these rings are also 18k gold-plated *wink wink*. Spell out your name, wear your initials, or pair with the necklace—it’s clear everyone is obsessed with personalization lately, and this is the perfect way to get in on the trend.
Daisy Maldonado is an editor who covers everything from the latest fashion news to deeper looks at beauty culture and the internet’s most talked-about pop culture moments. She’s especially interested in the intersection of style and digital culture, and loves exploring what the trends we follow say about us. When she’s not writing, she’s probably four pages deep on The RealReal searching for vintage designer pieces or planning her next trip abroad (she lived in Paris for a year and hasn’t stopped talking about it since). Her work has appeared in Vogue, Bustle, Allure, and many more.
