Mother Necklaces

A necklace can be a symbolic and meaningful gift, and none are more heartfelt and personal than mother necklaces. Whether given by a husband in celebration of the family he and his wife share or given from children in appreciation of their mother, these personalized necklaces quickly become treasured heirlooms.

A mother's necklace makes the perfect jewelry gift.

Special Gifts for Mom

A relationship between mother and children is a special one of nurturing, growth, and surprises from both sides. A mother necklace symbolizes that bond by connecting mother and child in a timeless piece of jewelry. These necklaces are popular gifts, most frequently for Mother's Day, to celebrate the birth of a child (usually a first child, though some designs can be augmented as more children are welcomed), in acknowledgment of a child’s birthday, or in more somber cases, to memorialize a child.

To give these necklaces as gifts, jewelers or retailers frequently include a special box – a heart, rose, or just a nice velvet box – or possibly a specially designed display case that may have space for a photograph, sentimental note, or inspirational message. These touches can make this heartfelt gift even more meaningful.

Mother Necklace Designs

When most people think of mother or grandmother jewelry designs, they think only of birthstones or other cliché styles. There are many different types of necklaces that are suitable gifts for mothers, however. Popular designs include:

• Birthstone Heart Pendants. These designs may have the birthstones of children set into the metal or may have removable dangling birthstones suspended from the heart.
• Figural Pendants. A figure of a mother and child, with or without gemstones, symbolizes the loving embrace of the parental relationship.
• Lockets. A mother's locket may have a picture of her children inside, could be engraved with names, or may have tiny locks of a baby’s hair. The exterior of the locket may be etched or engraved or may have the appropriate birthstone accents.
• Word Necklaces. These designs have either woven or pressed metal words -- #1 Mom, Mother, Grandmother, Nana, and Mommy are popular choices.
• Cameo Necklaces. A carved cameo of a stylized woman and child is a vintage type of mothers necklace. A pink background could signify a girl, while a blue background could signify a boy, or neutral shades could be used for multiple children.

Charms are perfect for mother necklaces.

• Birthstone Necklaces. A wide range of customizable birthstone necklaces other than hearts are available. Bar pendants, circles with “floating” gems, journey-style necklaces, and drop necklaces are all suitable options.
• Charm Necklaces. Different types of charms can easily symbolize the mother-child bond. Baby bottles, booties, cups, safety pins, strollers, baby blocks, and teddy bears are frequent choices. Charms can also be personalized with birthstones.
• Guardian Angel Necklaces. A mother is a type of guardian angel for her children, and a guardian angel necklace is a unique way to show that close relationship.
• Family Tree Necklace. A stylized tree with different “fruit” birthstones on each branch can symbolize many children. The parents’ birthstones are often on the tree trunk, and branches may be engraved with children’s names or birthdates.
• Beaded Necklaces. These chain-style necklaces do not have a pendant or charm, but instead the birthstones or specialized beads are worked directly into the chain.

Birthstones

Birthstone jewelry is obviously popular for many designs of mother necklaces, and birthstones symbolize the unique relationship with each child. While different jewelers may recommend alternatives, the basic birthstones are:

• January: Garnet
• February: Amethyst
• March: Aquamarine
• April: Diamond or Cubic Zirconia
• May: Emerald
• June: Pearl or Alexandrite
• July: Ruby
• August: Peridot
• September: Sapphire
• October: Opal or Tourmaline
• November: Topaz
• December: Tanzanite or Blue Topaz

Most necklace designs can accommodate from one to six birthstone gems. If there are not enough children to fill out the design, the mother's birthstone, diamonds, or an unused birthstone can separate the children’s gems.

Finding Personalized Necklaces

Most jewelers offer a basic selection of mother necklaces, and online jewelry stores often have even more unique personalized jewelry. Designs cost between $20 and $100 or more depending on the quality of the metal and gemstones used (whether the gems are simulated crystals or actual semi-precious stones, for example) as well as the customization of the piece. The popularity of these necklaces as Mother's Day gifts creates a wider selection generally available in April and May.

Other Family Jewelry

Some women do not care for necklaces, or a necklace may be impractical for them to wear frequently. In this case, many jewelers offer a wide selection of bracelets and rings in similar mother designs, including birthstone personalization and name engraving.

Mother necklaces are touching gifts that are not only a beautiful piece of jewelry, but are a sentimental and personal gift as well. With a wide range of styles to choose from and prices to suit any budget, every mother can own a stunning pendant or necklace to highlight her unique relationship with her children.

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