Luxury gifts: Celebrate femininity for Mother’s Day

March 29, 2019

By Jodie Smith

7 min read

This year, Mother’s Day falls on the 31st March in the UK followed by May 12th in the USA and many other countries of the world.

As a chance to celebrate the love, nurturing and kindness this event celebrates, Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to give a luxurious gift to a woman whoplays a vital role in your life. Jewellery happens to be one of the most popular choices of a present to give on this occasion, as it is timeless and helps a woman to exude the femininity which is part and parcel of playing the maternal role.

Alice Van Cal 'Alice Sphere' adaptable hand jewellery with emerald and diamonds in 18k yellow gold

Alice Van Cal 'Alice Sphere' adaptable hand jewellery with emerald and diamonds in 18k yellow gold

The tradition behind Mother’s Day in the UK relates back to a Christian holiday were workers were given a holiday to return home from their duties on the fourth Sunday of Lent. This was a day when children – mainly daughters – who had left home to work as domestic servants were given a day off to visit their families in their hometown. It was considered important for people to return so they could attend a service at their first church – or their ‘mother’ church – once a year during Lent with their next of kin.

For Mother’s Day 2019, treat the most special woman in your life (or yourself!) to jewellery or accessories with designs that feature gentle pastel colours, sparkling gems and feminine motifs. Whether your budget reaches to a pink diamond or you’re looking for something that won’t break the bank, we’ve put together a few suggestions of luxury accessories and and jewels with gem inspired designs!

Carol Kauffmann

Carol Kauffmann

'Branch' earrings with pink tourmaline, diamonds and enamel in 18k yellow gold

Bulgari

Bulgari

'Serpenti Forever' shoulder bag with gold plated enamel clasp in pink calf leather

Omi Privé

Omi Privé

Ring with 6.68ct cushion cut Imperial topaz, accenting topaz, red spinels and diamonds in platinum and 18K rose gold

YOKO London

YOKO London

‘Blossom' collection earrings with 4.66ct diamonds and freshwater pink pearl in 18k white gold

NUUN Jewels

NUUN Jewels

'El Hada' bangle with bi-colour tourmaline, diamonds and enamel in 18k yellow gold

Carolina Bucci

Carolina Bucci

'Rainbow Pavé Heart' pendant with multicoloured sapphires in 18k rose gold

Pasquale Bruni

Pasquale Bruni

'Giardini Segreti ' rings with colourless and cognac diamonds in 18k rose gold

Nadine Aysoy

Nadine Aysoy

'Celeste' earrings with diamonds, pink sapphires and jade in 18k rose gold

Atelier Swarovski

Atelier Swarovski

'Marina' clutch bag with amethyst tone crystal mesh and Swarovski crystal clasp closure in stainless steel

Cartier

Cartier

'Ballon Bleu de Cartier' watch with diamonds in 18K pink gold and steel

Tabbah

Tabbah

'Daisy Love' ring with colourless and fancy yellow diamonds in 18k white gold

Annoushka

Annoushka

Bracelet with freshwater pearl and seed pearl in 18k yellow gold

Graziela Gems

Graziela Gems

'Couture' collection ring with midnight aquamarines, Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds in 18k white gold

Noof

Noof

'Zain' bag with amber stone and gold plated silver frame in blue crocodile leather

Calleija

Calleija

'Kailis' necklace with Argyle pink diamonds, colourless diamonds and pearls in 18k white gold

Maria Canale

Maria Canale

'Drop' collection small hoop earrings with moonstone and diamonds in 18k yellow gold

Tessa Packard

Tessa Packard

'Woodland' earrings from the 'Once Upon a Time in my Secret Garden' collection with citrine in verdigris brass, black rhodium and 18k yellow gold

Vhernier

Vhernier

'Calla' bag with diamond and titanium handle in grey crocodile leather

TASAKI

TASAKI

'Cosmic' earrings with Akoya pearls in 18k yellow gold

Roberto Coin

Roberto Coin

'Petals' ring with diamonds and ruby in 18k rose and white gold

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