A Motherhood Anniversary

Motherhood is too special just to celebrate once with an initial “push” present (although I’d love to know if Cristina Cuomo received hers!) In fact, it is the continuing journey that mothers take with their children which we should celebrate and be thankful for. Now, my mommy dearest has her moments, but she tries – and like any good mother, she gave me my first lessons in jewelry. She sat me down after she bought me my first pair of studs and said “darling, aim for larger ones!” Naturally, she is also the one who has given me direction on how to wear jewelry appropriate for each occasion.

So dads and kids, this is the one day you can spring for something she can keep forever. After all, jewelry is always better than flowers, candies or even an expensive bag! How about a charm bracelet? You can personalize it by adding charms to commemorate special events in your lives – trips, holidays, etc. There are some gorgeous options of late from the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Louis Vuitton. Of course, one can always start small with a silver ring and progress onto a bracelet the next year. As the years go on, we move on to high jewelry – items in gold or platinum, diamonds and precious stones - you get the idea!

In fact, I would advocate special themed “motherhood anniversaries” just like a wedding anniversary.  The first wedding anniversary is paper - frankly, I don’t understand that at all, so let’s skip that! One’s first Mother’s Day should be marked by something important, like a necklace perhaps. The second may be marked by earrings. As the children get older, we can move onto bracelets and rings since we don’t have to worry about carrying the little ones anymore.

What do the mothers think of this idea? Remember, this is your day and it’s all about you!

Images: Yves Saint Laurent Signature Charm Bracelet, saksfifthavenue.com; Chanel Metal and Plexi Charm Bracelet with logo, chanel.com

In the Loupe is authored by CIRCA’s resident trendspotter and style maven. She’s traveled the world, dabbling in high finance, haute cuisine, and fine art at one of the world’s leading auction houses, before finding her true calling in the world of priceless gems. The result is a genuine global luxury connoisseur, with a knowledge and appreciation of beauty, quality and true style. She is one of the industry’s foremost experts on the valuation of fine gems and jewelry, and is now happy to share her discerning eye and impeccable taste to help you look and feel fabulous! Print this post