Of all of the mother’s jewelry that is available, the most popular choice is still the family birthstone ring, often called a “Mother’s Ring.” In order to purchase this kind of personalized jewelry, you will need to find a jeweler or a website that sells made-to-order gemstone rings. If you want this to be a piece that lasts for many years to come, you need to choose the materials carefully.
Gold “plated” rings can chip and cheaper rings will gradually lose their plating as time goes by, exposing the base metal underneath. Sterling and pure silver are not as resistant to tarnish as high carat white gold. The higher the carat, the better the quality, but 24k gold is very soft, so it is usually combined with other metals. Just avoid the gold or silver plated pieces when you are selecting your mother’s jewelry and you’ll be safe.
The cost of personalized jewelry of this type will depend somewhat on the precious stones that are yours and your siblings’ birthstones. In one family that I know of, all of the children were born in April. So, their mother’s ring was composed of three diamonds in a 14k gold setting. It is quite an attractive piece, but was also quite expensive.
Buying personalized jewelry of any kind can get expensive, but it is easier to compare prices online than it is to drive from jeweler to jeweler. You will find that prices start around $200 and go up, depending on the complexity of the design and the number of precious stones that are included in the piece.
A wider variety of styles is available for three birthstones than for five or more. So, if you are a member of a big family, you may have less to choose from when it comes to mother’s jewelry. You might consider a charm bracelet, necklace or other personalized jewelry. You can also find some companies that offer sets that include all three.
A mother’s ring is an item that you want to pay more for. Get your siblings to chip in, because price is indicative of quality in this case. The less expensive rings contain simulated stones. Genuine stones cost more, sometimes only a little, but the difference in appearance is obvious, even to the untrained eye. The size of the gem is also an important consideration when you are buying mother’s jewelry. Take your time. Remember that you are selecting a keepsake.
Amy Carrrigan is an editor for www.SorellaJewelry.com. Elegant, classic, yet completely contemporary, Sorella personalized jewelry captures the joy of life’s special occasions – for you and those you care for. Sorella makes it easy to design spectacular mother’s jewelry gifts, custom wedding rings, inspirational jewelry, and so much more.