Grokking Mom’s Taste in Jewelry

You probably know that Mother’s Day is only a couple weeks away, many well-meaning sons and daughters will drop large sums on mommy jewelry that will most likely never be worn after the day you give the gift. That’s right, the dreaded regift is the gift’s fate if you are lucky. This scene plays out for each of us at least once because, let’s face it, we are really bad at grokking our parents’ taste in jewelry. So here’s some handy tips for selecting great jewelry on Mother’s Day. Initially the most important thing is to start with doing a little investigation. Which is your mom’s favorite bracelet? What is her favorite necklace? These are the pieces she wears out to the theater, or on her anniversary, or whenever she thinks about her youth. Now that you have an inkling what she likes to put on, choose a jewelry piece that accessorizes her favorite. Yes, it’s that easy to wiggle your way into her good graces with this tip! Of course, there are many other suggestions for personalizing the gift. One popular choice for women today is monogrammed silver jewelry. Personalizing is not just for baby jewelry anymore. You can choose a tasteful silver charm and find a fun quote or phrase that takes her back a decade or longer. This could be a passage from the Torah, or a quote by the Beatles. The limits are simply the edges of your creativity. Another sure way to warm her heart is with birthstone jewelry. Of course, you have to make sure she likes her birthstone first. (Review tip one, about investigating Mom’s favorite jewelry). So, this Mother’s Day, try these tactics and you may find some great Mother’s Day jewelry that your Mother will never forget.