I find jewelry to be highly personal, so in that sense, giving it as a gift can be a pretty daunting feat. But lately, the bounty of sentimental, customizable designs on the market has made the process a lot easier...
I find jewelry to be highly personal, so in that sense, giving it as a gift can be a pretty daunting feat. But lately, the bounty of sentimental, customizable designs on the market has made the process a lot easier for me.
From disk charms engraved with initials to a tiny owl pendant representing mom's wisdom, designers are offering plenty of gift options that speak right to mom. And with Mother's Day falling during spring, it's also a good time to think about fresh hues and her favorite gemstones. The best part is that plenty of the offerings are available in wallet-friendly silver, making it easier to go the jewelry route this year.
Scroll below for a few gift ideas, and for a closer look, just click right on any of the images.
Above left: Isabelle Grace Jewelry
"Sweet Hearts" name charm necklace in silver with gold cable chain; suggested retail price starts at $135. (508) 951-1749 or IsabelleGraceJewelry.com
Above right: Dogeared
"Mom Knows Best" necklace hand-cast in sterling silver on an
18-inch flat oval chain, comes with a custom box; suggested retail
price is $58. (310) 846-4444 or DogearedWholesale.com
Above left: Tacori
Earrings from the "18k925" collection with faceted powder-blue
chalcedony set in high-polish .925 silver frame and accented with
yellow gold; suggested retail price is $350. Tacori.com
Above right: Jeanine Payer
Necklace with high-polish silver locket that swivels
open
to reveal a picture frame and circular watch crystal protecting the
photo. The front and back of the locket are attached by an 18-karat gold
pin and hang from an 18-karat gold ring. Hand engraving appears on the
front; suggested retail price is $925. (866) 788-7560 or JeaninePayer.com
Above left: Pickled Tink
Charm bracelet in silver with 11 charms handmade with
matte paper featuring initials and words, such as "mom" and "loved," and
handcrafted into a polished silver setting; suggested retail price is
$200. Pickled-Tink.com
Above right: David Tishbi
"Flawless Charm" ring handcrafted in sterling silver
with green amethyst; suggested retail price is $129. (877) 384-7424 or DavidTishbi.com
Above left: Black Mountain Jewelry Co.
"Tree of Life" rings, pendants and
necklaces in Harmony recycled sterling silver customizable with
inscriptions and birthstones or other precious gems; suggested retail
prices start at $125 for rings, $175 for pendants and $95 for necklaces,
5 percent of each sale is donated to Jewelers for Children. (928)
"Reflections of Love Family Jewelry" collection rings in
sterling silver with an assortment of between one and six genuine or
simulated gemstones; suggested retail prices start at $270 each. (866)
553-1515 or Ostbye.com
Above left: Hershey's Kiss Jewelry
"I Love Mom" pendant in sterling silver;
suggested retail price is $79.99. HersheysKissJewelry.com
Above right: Coleman Black Hills Gold
Earrings in sterling silver with 12-karat
rose and green gold leaves; suggested retail price is $85. (800)
874-9926 or BlackHillsGoldByColeman.com
Above: Stuller
"Swank Mommy" engraveable mini dog tag in sterling silver with 2-millimeter stone; suggested retail price is $43. (800) 877-7777 or Stuller.com
Michelle Graffis the editor-in-chief at National Jeweler, directing the publication’s coverage both online and in print.
