New Twists on Mother's Day Gifts
Spring is in the air which means Mother’s Day is not far away (May 10th, everyone.) By now you have learned that you do not want to put Mothers’ Day off to the second. In order to get Mom a truly unique and special gift you should put some time and thought into just the right item. Jewelry is usually a safe bet on Mothers’ Day but how to do you make sure you are not getting into a Mothers’ Day jewelry rut? Here are a few ways to put a new twist on traditional Mothers’ Day jewelry.
Birthstone Necklaces
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April's birthstone, diamond. Though any mom would LOVE new diamond pendant.[/caption]
Rather than buying your mother just a run of the mill necklace, why not buy her something that is truly specific to her life as a mother? Birthstone necklaces feature the customized birthstones of her children. Birthstone necklaces are a creative way for a mom to not only show off a piece of lovely jewelry but also to show off her lovely family.
M-O-M Bracelets
M-O-M bracelets are whimsically designed bracelets that incorporate the letters M O M into the design of the bracelet in order to create a beautiful piece of jewelry that also shows off the accomplishment your mom is most proud of; being your mother. M-O-M bracelets come in a variety of styles and price ranges that are sure to fit your mom’s style and your Mothers’ Day budget.
As a companion piece to the M-O-M bracelets you can also purchase M-O-M rings which use the same creative designs to work MOM into the piece.
Open Hearts Design
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Tiffany & Co. Double Loving Heart[/caption]
Open hearts designed jewelry has grown in popularity in the last several years. Not only are these beautifully designed pieces, but they are also strongly symbolic of the unconditional love that mothers feel toward their children. No matter what may happen along the way mom’s heart is always open. These pieces are a lovely way to tell mom that you know and appreciate the love she has for you.
Tiny Feet
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14K Yellow Gold, Blue Topaz Baby Shoe Pendant[/caption]
The tiny feet design is another popular jewelry design used to express motherhood and love. There are many different styles in the “tiny feet” design, but the most popular feature one tiny foot for each child in the family with that child’s name engraved on the foot. Some also feature birthstones as well. These whimsical pieces of jewelry are great for the laid back mom who is proud of her babies.
Activity Mom Pieces
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Pandora 14k Gold and Silver Charm Bracelet[/caption]
Today many moms find a real sense of pride and accomplishment helping their children achieve their dreams in sports, dance, art or other types of activities. These moms are not ashamed to be dubbed, “soccer mom,” “dance mom,” or whichever kind of mom they are. To reflect this there are entire lines of jewelry dedicated to these moms so that they can show off what they and their child are great at. If your mom is an important part of your team or activities you can show your appreciation with one of these pieces.
