Christmas Gifts: 6 Jewellery Gift Ideas for Mums

With Christmas just around the corner, we are certainly in the festive spirit here at Merci Maman. If you are stressing about what to get the ones you love the most, look no further. We have compiled a gift guide for arguably one of the most important recipients, mothers! Whether it be for your own mum, a mother-to-be or a new mum, we have you covered!

Mothers are especially important to all of us at Merci Maman, with our company founded by a mother of 4 and our name directly translating to ‘Thank you Mummy’ in English. Above all else, celebrating motherhood has always been our brand purpose and will never stop being our number one priority.

Keep reading to discover the perfect jewellery gifts for mum.

Jewellery Gifts for Mum

Personalised Love Links Necklace

Created to capture the unique links of love shared with close connections, the Personalised Love Links necklace is the perfect gift for the modern, fashionable mum. Featuring a unique hinged link mechanism and a delicate charm, hand-engrave a sentimental message or significant names & dates to create a piece to be treasured forever.

The Duchess Necklace

Loved by the royals, the Duchess Necklace is one of our best-selling pieces and we are confident that every mum would love this as a gift! The Princess of Wales herself was spotted wearing this necklace to celebrate the birth of her son, Prince George. Add up to 3 boy or girl charms and engrave with a message of your choice to create the perfect personalised gift for the mum in your life.

Personalised Hammered Double Disc & Birthstone Necklace

With a birthstone being the star of this necklace, our Personalised Hammered Double Disc & Birthstone necklace is one of the best jewellery gifts to buy for a new mum! Choose a meaningful message to hand-engrave on the disc and pair with the birthstone of a loved one. Create the perfect present to pop under the tree this year.

Personalised Braided Chain Necklace

Available in 5 wintery colours including sage green, glazed chestnut, and midnight blue, as well as more neutral colours such as charcoal and sand. The necklace consists of an intricate handwoven chain and coloured thread as well as a delicate disc charm which can be hand-engraved with up to 20 characters.

Personalised Pastille Chain Bracelet

Not a fan of necklaces? Not a problem! We have plenty of personalised pieces suited for everything, including our Pastille Chain Bracelet. The dainty chain features a delicate disc with up to 10 characters of engraving space on the front and reverse. Ideal for a noteworthy word, name, or memorable date. Available in 18k gold plated, 925 sterling silver and 18k rose-gold plated, it is the perfect addition to any existing bracelet stack.

Personalised Hammered Open Bangle

A favourite in Selfridges! Offering an on-trend but elegant hammered texture, our Hammered Open Bangle can be worn alone or stacked together. Pair with our other personalised engraved bracelets to tell a special story. Personalise this bracelet and engrave a secret yet sentimental message inside the bangle that only you and the recipient will know. 

Engraving Ideas to Personalise a Christmas Gift for Mum

Here are some engraving ideas to make your mum's Christmas jewellery even more meaningful:

Sentimental Messages

1. ‘I love you, Mum’
2. ‘Always in my heart’
3. ‘My best friend’
4. ‘Thank you for everything’
5. ‘To my beloved mother’

Names and initials

• The children's names: ‘Marie, Thomas, Emma’.
• Children's initials: ‘M. T. E.’
• Initials and symbols: ‘M ♥ T’
• Last name: ‘Famille Dupont’

Special Dates

1. Children's birth dates: ‘12.03.2005, 25.07.2008’
2. Wedding anniversary: ‘15.06.1990’
3. Important dates: ‘The day you became a mother’ (date of birth of first child)’
4. Christmas 2024: ‘Christmas 2024’

Inspirational Quotes

1. ‘Love is eternal’
2. ‘My strength, my love’
3. ‘You are my sunshine’
4. ‘Forever and ever’
5. ‘Mum, my hero’

Affectionate expressions

1. ‘My treasure’
2. ‘Queen of my heart’
3. ‘My guardian angel’
4. ‘My source of joy’
5. ‘My star’

Symbols and Icons

1. Heart: ‘❤️’
2. Infinity: ‘∞’
3. Star: ‘★’
4. Flower
5. Infinity sign with initials: ‘A ∞ B’

Geographical coordinates

1. Children's birthplace: ‘48.8566° N, 2.3522° E’.
2. Family residence: ‘45.7640° N, 4.8357° E’.
3. Memorable holiday destination: ‘41.9028° N, 12.4964° E’.

Phrases in Foreign Languages

1. ‘Te quiero, mamá’ (Spanish)
2. ‘Ich liebe dich, Mama’ (German)
3. ‘Ti amo, mamma’ (Italian)
4. ‘愛してる, 母’ (Japanese)
5. ‘Je t'aime, maman’ (French)

Events and Memories

1. Our first Christmas together: ‘Our first Christmas - 2024’
2. Special trip: ‘Paris 2019’
3. Secret message: ‘Our little secret’ (engraved inside a bracelet)

By choosing one of these engraving ideas, you'll add a personal and emotional dimension to the jewellery, making your mum's Christmas present even more unforgettable.

Conclusion

Giving a personalised piece of jewellery to an important mother figure this Christmas is a touching way to show your love and appreciation for her. By choosing Merci Maman, you're giving more than just a piece of jewellery; you're giving a precious keepsake that will be cherished forever.

We hope this guide provided some gift ideas for mum in your life this Christmas. If you still need a little inspiration, we have plenty of other gifts for new mums as well as more 'gifts for her' over on our website.

Happy shopping & good luck!