21 understated jewelry gifts to get your mom for Mother’s Day, from personalized necklaces to minimalist bracelets

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If you’re looking for an understated Mother’s Day jewelry gift, you can’t go wrong with any of the hand-picked pieces on this list.

There are a lot of great gifts you could treat your mom with for Mother’s Day. But sometimes, the greatest gifts don’t serve any purpose other than pleasure. If you’re looking for a gift that feels like a special treat, you can’t go wrong with giving Mom a nice piece of jewelry. 

A beautifully crafted necklace, bracelet, ring, or pair of earrings is the perfect way to show Mom your appreciation — doubly so if you know it’s something she’d love but would probably never splurge on herself.

Luckily, you don’t have to spend a ton of money to get her something that sparkles. We rounded up 21 jewelry finds Mom will love, covering a wide range of budgets and styles, from personalized bracelets to minimalist rings.

The 21 best Mother’s Day jewelry gifts in 2022:

Mom’s birth flower as a vintage-inspired pendant

Lily of the valley necklace 2022

Lily of the Valley Poem Charm Necklace, $158, available at Catbird

Made with recycled 14K gold, this floral-themed pendant might be a fun upgrade to the usual flowers. You can choose between 12 birth flower charms, which all have a written message on the back explaining what the flower (aka your mom) symbolizes, from a hopeful daisy to a joyous marigold

You can add a chain to your order starting at $148. 

A bangle bracelet set you can customize with your family’s names

Personalized All Heart Bangle Set 2022

Personalized All Heart Bangle Set, $88-$208, available at Uncommon Goods

A set of engraved silver bangle bracelets are held together by a simple gold heart. You can get up to 12 characters stamped on each bangle (up to five total), adding your and your siblings’ names — or just a sweet message for Mom to carry around everywhere.

A stackable flower ring perfect for spring

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Mezzo 18k Gold Ring, $62, available at BaubleBar

This sweet little ring is perfect if your mom loves following the stackable ring trend (but doesn’t want anything too busy). Plus, the pastel swirl in the center opal practically screams spring.

A necklace that unlocks precious memories

Omega heart necklace 2022

Omega Heart necklace, $165, available at Mementum

This heart necklace may look minimalist on the outside, but it actually doubles as a key to cherished memories between you and your mom. After you add photos, notes, and other digital keepsakes, your mom can access them by scanning the necklace via the Mementum app

A gold bracelet in the style of the ones you gave mom when you were little

Custom black disc bracelet 2022

Custom Black Disc Piza Bracelet, $36, available at BaubleBar

If your mom has held onto the beaded camp bracelet you made when you were eight, consider a more understated upgrade. You can customize this piece with your name or a simple “I <3 you” with a maximum of 12 characters.

Orders placed after April 18 will be delivered after May 6 (Mother’s Day is on May 8 this year).

You can also take 20% off all custom styles with the code CUSTOM20.

A seashell-y ring for the mom who loves the shore

Fan Pearl Ring 2022

Deco Fan Pearl Ring, $150, available at Aurate

If Mom’s favorite place in the world is the seaside, this modern, unique ring tastefully is on-theme (and includes a real freshwater pearl).

A classic diamond bracelet

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Solo Diamond Bracelet, $250, available at Mejuri

Available in 14k white gold or yellow gold, this simple, sleek bracelet offers a timeless look and is a safe option if you’re still not sure of your mom’s taste in jewelry.

A necklace with custom initials and symbols

GLDN Personalized Yue Necklace Gift for Mom 2022

Personalized Yue Necklace, $45 +$12 tags, available at GLDN

For the mom who appreciates small reminders of her children and loved ones, you can add multiple tags to this necklace. You can choose from all the letters in the alphabet as well as symbols like a star, heart, or dot.

The prices of the necklace and the additional tags vary based on the material you select — you can choose between 14k gold fill, sterling silver, rose gold fill, and 14k solid gold.

Earrings with a delicate medallion design

Kendra Scott Dira Stud Earrings Gift for Mom 2022

Dira Stud Earrings, $70, available at Kendra Scott

For studs that aren’t the ordinary circular shape, these ones from Kendra Scott offer up a dainty flower design instead. You can pick these out in sterling silver or 18k gold vermeil, with either option giving Mom’s ears some delicate decoration.

A herringbone snake chain anklet

Jenny Bird Priya Snake Chain Anklet Gift for Mom 2022

Mix it up by gifting Mom a basic anklet. This one’s a herringbone snake chain that’ll add a sparkly touch to a bare ankle. It’s stunningly simple, and so is its .

Dainty stud earrings

GLDN Initial Stud Earrings Gift for Mom 2022

Initial Stud Earrings, $39, available at GLDN

Moms who opt for simpler and smaller pieces of jewelry will adore these dainty studs. You can get them as regular circular studs or in heart shapes. As a bonus, you can get letters or symbols engraved in each earring at no additional cost. 

A simple gold necklace symbolizing your bond

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Connection Necklace, $390, available at Aurate

Two interlocking gold loops represent harmony, making this a sweet, simple, and meaningful necklace for Mom on Mother’s Day.

A thin pair of gold hoops

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Oversized Thin Hoops, $350, available at Mejuri

Everyone needs a great pair of gold hoops — including your mom. This pair is big and bold while still maintaining a dainty feel. 

A dainty gold band with diamonds

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Diamonds Open Ring, $198, available at Mejuri

Stacked or worn on its own, this minimalist ring is perfect for everyday wear. With two small diamonds and the choice of either 14-karat rose, yellow, or white gold, you’re sure to find one that’s just Mom’s style.

A chain necklace with a lock pendant

Oak & Luna Initial Lock Necklace Gift for Mom 2022

Initial Lock Necklace, $120-$140, available at Oak & Luna

Keep your appreciation for Mom under lock and key with this chain necklace from Oak & Luna. Available in sterling silver, 18k gold plating, 18k rose gold plating, and 18k gold vermeil, this lock pendant is an edgy yet chic detail.

Not to mention, you can even engrave the lock, free of charge.

A pair of heart-shaped huggers

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Infinity Heart Huggie Earrings, $90, available at Aurate

There are so many ways to tell Mom you love her. These huggers, made from a series of cascading hearts, are a sweet way to say it. The price listed is for a vermeil (gold-plated) pair, but you can also opt for 14-karat or 18-karat gold versions.

A simple gold bracelet

Missoma Lucy Williams Gold Flat Chain Bracelet 2022

Lucy Williams Gold Flat Curb Chain Bracelet, $127, available at Missoma

This delicate vermeil chain is the perfect gift to say “thank you” to your mom while sticking with a classic.

A classic ring with Mom’s zodiac sign

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Zodiac Ring, $124, available at Catbird

Astrological symbols give the traditional signet ring a modern twist. Each brass ring is engraved with a different zodiac sign — just choose your mom’s and you have a unique, thoughtful gift.

A sophisticated pair of coin earrings

Mejuri coin hoops 2022

Pearl Hoops, $78, available at Mejuri

Whether it’s with a flowy summer dress or a T-shirt and jeans, these pearl earrings add instant elegance to every look.

A colorful tennis bracelet with your mom’s birthstone

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Mini Tennis Bracelet, from $375, available at The Last Line

Liven up your mom’s everyday outfits with a colorful bracelet. The 14-karat gold cable chain is lined with glittery gemstones — just pick out her birthstone and you have a beautiful, meaningful gift.

A symbolic ring

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Pas de Deux Ring, $410, available at Catbird

Mom’s been there to hold your hand through it all. This ring — inspired by the 15th century Fede rings, which were commonly used as wedding bands — comprises two clasped hands, which are the ultimate signal of love, friendship, and togetherness.

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