When was the last time you bought your Mom a gift? Whenever it was, you may need to buy her another one—soon. On May 9, the world will celebrate International Mother’s Day. This time, wouldn’t it be fitting to buy your Mom jewelry that she will love and cherish forever?

Before cringing the potentially huge expense, think deeply and clearly.

The blood sweat and tears that came from your Mom’s bossom in raising you into what you are today are valueless. And what mother won’t appreciate a gift from a child? She may not jump with joy as some mothers do, but deep inside, she will be ecstatic for your thoughtfulness.

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How To Buy Your Mom Jewelry

Ok. so you are going to buy your Mom something to show your appreciation and gratitude for her always being there for you. But why jewelry?

You can give her any gift, any time. But these won’t give anything but temporary pleasure. Once the “Wow, thanks,” feeling is over, they will be a part of the clutter in your mother’s closet.

Why Buy Your Mom Jewelry?

But a jewelry item is ultra-special, something she will cherish forever, nothing beats jewelry. A beautifully crafted ring or a pair of earrings will leave your Mom breathless with joy and appreciation—especially if it fits her personality. It’s the kind of thing that will have a special place in her jewelry box.

Here are more tangible reasons why jewelry is a perfect gift for you Mom:

It lasts longer

A bouquet of roses will end up in a dumpster within the week. Chocolates are history once your Dad is through with it. Shoes wear out and clothes fade or get out of style.

A piece of jewelry will last forever. Its sparkle will keep reminding your Mom of that wonderful gesture you treated her with.

Jewelry is a fits-all item:

A piece of jewelry spares you the problem of looking for the best fit for your Mom (except for rings, perhaps). A bracelet, or necklace, or a pair of earrings is a “fits-all,” kind of thing. You pick them up from the shop and you’re ready to go.

It is sentimental

Anything can be given as a gift. However, there are some gifts that are more meaningful and sentimental than others. Clothes, shoes, hats, and hats are great gifts. But are they sentimental? Can they elicit a smile or a tear from your Mom a few years hence? Probably not.

A piece of jewelry for your Mom carries a certain sentimentality in it. Perhaps, it’s because it represents a certain milestone in your Mom’s life like the day she got engaged or married. Or the day you were born. As a gift for Mother’s Day, it will remind her of how much you cherish and love her.

Or perhaps, compared to other kinds of gifts, jewelry is more expensive a needs a great time of effort and money to procure as a gift.

Jewelry is a future heirloom

All kinds of gifts will lose their meaning once they serve their purpose. They either end up in the dumpster or offered for grabs in a garage sale.

Not with jewelry. They can be worn for decades and, assuming Mom has no more need for it, they can be stored and be handed down to the coming generation as a useful heirloom. And they can be priceless then.

It kind of tags you

Your Mom will always remember your thoughtfulness, kindness, and love each time she wears the jewelry item you gave her. That’s kind of tagging you, isn’t it?

Jewelry can be personalized

A jewelry gift can be personalized only for her. You can have your Mom’s name inscribed on the inner shank of your mom’s jewelry ring, or on the backside of a pendant. Maybe you can have colored gemstones that fit your Mom’s personality, her favorite color, or her lucky charm.

These things, as tiny as they are, will make your Mom smile with fondness.

It is appropriate for all body types and skin tones

Some gift items are best paired off with certain body types and skin tones. Not so with jewelry. They are suitable and will always look good on all body types and skin tones – from the skinniest to the largest, and from the lightest to the darkest. It’s all a matter of giving what looks better on your Mom – and that she’s comfortable wearing it.

And appreciation of your deep love for your Mom

To be really meaningful, the jewelry you gift your Mom must express everything you love about her.

You can call this branding.

Think of your Mom and her favorite qualities. Then think of a jewelry item that fits these qualities. For example, soft pink rose gold may remind you of the way she laughs. NOTE: You may need to consult a gem expert if you want your gift to make the biggest impact.

Mom Jewelry Gift Ideas

Gift-giving is always difficult. More so with jewelry. With thousands and thousands of jewelry items out there, choosing the perfect one is a gargantuan task.

To help you out, here are some jewelry gift ideas to start with. Not that they are going to make things any easier. But they would narrow down your margin of error.

Necklace

Necklaces have been one of the earliest types of adornments worn by humans. Once they were worn for ceremonial rites and as talismans against evil. Much later, they became symbols of status, power, and wealth. This is why as a Mom jewelry, necklace can be a great option.

There a more than a dozen types of necklaces in the market. But unless your Mom is the hip-hop type, the following are best suited to her (maybe):

• Choker – a short-length necklace worn closely around the neck. Your Mom would look fantastic wearing a beautifully crafted choker such as the one featured below.

• Riviere – also a short necklace, 14 to 15 inches long, strung with faceted, graduating in size, rhinestones, or gemstones.

• Pendant – from the French word pendre – meaning “to hang.” A pendant necklace is one where an ornament—the pendant—hangs freely from the necklace. The excitement comes from choosing the kind of pendant to go with the necklace.

Bracelet

Jewelry bracelets are popular gift items as the one in this Kay review, because they symbolize a relationship with someone, making them cool Mom jewelry. They represent the infinite connection you have with someone you love, your Mom, for example.

Like necklaces, there are also a variety of bracelets you can gift your Mom with. Here are a few examples:

• Beaded – these are worn by people as they symbolize energy or luck. Beaded bracelets are usually worn as matching accessories to another jewelry item, such as a pearl necklace.

• Charm – this bracelet carries personal jeweled ornaments or charms. The charms usually symbolize a turning point in one’s life.

• Gemstone – a type of bracelet adorned with gemstones that symbolize the wearer’s character or personality.

Ring

Rings have always symbolized devotion, fidelity, and eternity. But the most common symbol is that of love, hence, the engagement and/or wedding ring.

Your Mom may no longer be in need of an engagement or wedding ring. But she can still be gifted with other types of rings like the following:

• Birthstone – has a center set of precious or semi-precious stones denoting the birth month of your Mom. This can be a very sentimental gift as it has a touch of personalization to it.

• Eternity (infinity ring) – a band of precious metal set with a line of identically cut gemstones (usually diamonds) to symbolize never-ending love. This is usually given by the husband to a wife. But it doesn’t mean you can’t give one to your Mom to express your never-ending love, too. Check out this Zales review to actually see one.

• Signet – is a type of ring with a raised flat surface around its shank, engraved with your Mom’s initials or nickname. It would make your gift very sentimental and memorable.

• Anniversary – will be a perfect gift to your Mom to mark an anniversary of an important milestone in her life. It can be plain solid gold or platinum or carry diamond or gemstone accents.

Earring

Earrings are traditionally worn by women to symbolize their womanhood and social status.

But buying your Mom jewelry earrings can be a daunting task. There are so many types out there. Some of the most famous are: :

• Stud – this features a gemstone mounted on a narrow post that passes through a piercing in the earlobe, and held in place by a fixture on the other side.

• Drop – this “drops” below the earlobe. Drop earrings are simple pieces with attachments like gemstones. a bead or a charm.

• Cluster – is the type of earring with crystals or gemstones clustered together. stud and drop earrings can also be clustered earrings.

• Dangle – is the type of earrings that dangle from the earlobe and swing from side to side.

These Mom jewelry ideas are generic and should not be made the basis for buying the perfect jewelry item for your Mom. But used in conjunction with the tips below, a good purchase can be ensured.

Tips for Buying Mom Jewelry Items

Buying your Mom’s jewelry items is not as simple as fast-food shopping. It is difficult and requires long and meticulous preparation. But things can be made simpler using these 3 Ps:

Planning

This is the most critical part. The success of the other 2Ps hangs in the balance if you screw this up. You need to answer these questions properly to get things right:

• When to give the gift. Traditionally, Americans give gifts during Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, special holidays like Mother’s Day, or just about any day that warrants gift-giving. It is important to know this to make your gift fit the occasion.

• What to give. While the above ideas are a good place to start, but to know which necklace or bracelet, or ring to give requires much information-gathering on your part. Be creative, use your ingenuity to precisely know what to give your Mom that she will cherish forever.

• What is your budget? Yes, your Mom would appreciate an expensive gift from you. But “No,” she doesn’t want you to spend beyond your means. But don’t be stingy either.

Purchase

This is the easier part. You can buy it from any of the leading jewelry stores in your city. Bear in mind, though,  that they may greatly differ in prices. So spend a little time dialing them up or visit their websites to get the feel of the kind of prices you may be dealing with.

Or you can buy jewelry online. With the COVID-19 pandemic still hovering over us, online shopping has never been better—for online shops like the Richline Group.

But before buying it online, be sure you have read, understood, and accept the pros and cons of online shopping.

Presentation

Finally, the big day has come. After several months of preparation, you are to present your gift to your Mom. This is an event no less significant than giving the Oscar’s Best Actor or Best Actress Award to the successful nominee.

It has to have a certain drama to last a lifetime; give your Mom the pleasure of being loved and remembered.

You can do it with the usual “close your eyes and open them at the count of three” routine. But that is too overused and lacks a sense of drama unless done in front of the entire family.

Or you can create the circumstances—like creating a play.

You can invite your Mom to her favorite coffee shop or favorite restaurant. Then ask the staff of the establishment to do a number for her, like singing her favorite song, Or you can take her to a place that draws out sentimental emotions from her.

Then with a certain preamble like “To my dearest Mom, my treasure and my life,” or something like that, give her your present.

A piece of jewelry for mom from daughter is the ultimate expression of the undying bond between the two.

As Mitch Album said, “When you look into your mother’s eyes, you know that is the purest kind of love you can find on this earth.

And we’re done here. Now, if you’re also on the hunt for that perfect ring to give your man, check out our article “Finding Your Beau’s Band: A Guide to Buying Men’s Wedding Rings.”