Mom is the hardest person to shop for and the easiest to make happy. She does not need more things. She wants something small, pretty and chosen for her, and jewelry does that better than most gifts. Here are 11 ideas, from $12.99 to $35.99, grouped by budget, with one honest line on each.
Most of the necklaces below come in a gift box with a printed card and always ship free, so they arrive ready to give. Everything ships within the United States.
About $13 to $26
- Infinity Necklace ($23.99 silver-tone, $25.99 gold-tone). A small infinity pendant on an adjustable chain, 16 to 22 inches. Gift box and card included. A simple way to say "always".
- Halo Solitaire Pendant Necklace ($19.99). A round zircon framed by a halo of smaller zircons on a fine silver-tone chain. Classic enough for any mom.
- Square Pendant Necklace ($12.99). A small square of color in a gold-tone frame. Pick purple, aqua or deep blue to match her favorite color.
- Pearl-Style Drop Earrings with Zircon Frame ($12.99). A pearl-style drop under a small V of zircons, in white or champagne. Soft and a little classic, the way many moms like it.
About $25 to $36
- Two Hearts Necklace ($30.99 or $35.99). Two linked hearts with small cubic zirconia accents, in stainless steel with one rose-tone heart, or gold-tone stainless steel. Two hearts, one for her and one for you. Gift box and card included.
- Love Script Necklace ($24.99 or $29.99). The word "love" in fine script with one small cubic zirconia, on an adjustable chain. Gift box and card included.
- Three-Stone Zircon Necklace ($28.99). Three bezel-set zircons on a fine gold-tone chain, the middle one a little larger. Many people give three stones for past, present and future.
- Cushion Halo Necklace ($30.99). A cushion-cut cubic zirconia framed with small crystal accents, on a box chain. The dressiest pendant here. Gift box and card included.
- Pearl-Style Bow Earrings ($26.99). Soft bows made of small pearl-style beads on gold-tone posts. A sweet, festive pair for the holidays.
A matching set, $35.99
A necklace and earrings that go together take the guesswork out, and at $35.99 the order ships free.
- Crystal Heart Necklace and Earrings Set ($35.99). A polished heart pendant with a cubic zirconia center and matching stud earrings, in stainless steel, in one gift box.
- Ribbon Pendant Necklace and Earrings Set ($35.99). A petite ribbon pendant with matching cubic zirconia studs, in stainless steel, in one gift box.
How to choose for her
- Look at what she already wears. If her rings and earrings are mostly gold-tone, pick gold-tone. If she wears silver-tone or a watch with a steel band, go silver-tone.
- Necklace length. Most of the pendants above have adjustable chains, so length is not a worry. If you want the details, see our necklace length guide.
- Earrings. Check whether her ears are pierced. All the earrings here are for pierced ears.
- Skip rings unless you know her size. A necklace is the safest jewelry gift for a parent.
Order by these dates for Christmas
- Gift-boxed necklaces and sets (made to order): order by Wednesday, December 9.
- Warehouse pieces like the earrings and the Three-Stone and Halo Solitaire necklaces: order by Friday, December 11.
- Later than that? A Willowlune Gift Card ($15 to $50) arrives by email in minutes and never expires.
Shipping is $3.99, or free on orders of $35 or more. The gift-boxed necklaces always ship free. See more in Gift Ideas, or read our gift ideas under $35.