Almost As Precious As Mom (NAPSA)—The second Sunday in Mayofficially became “Mother’s Day” in 1914. Ever since, the day has been set aside to acknowledge moms and show they’re honored and appreciated. Few Mother’s Day gifts can show a mother how much she’s loved as fine jewelry. Precious and everlasting, it can symbolize the cherished relationship between a motherandherchild. “Fine jewelry makes women feel beautiful, successful and proud—exactly how mothers should feel,” says Amanda Berg, a spokeswoman for the Jewelry Information Center (JIC), a nonprofit trade association. To help you give a great gift, some of the hottest fine jewelry designers have created unique flower shaped pieces. For example, Galatea hasa full line of flowered shaped items from a dainty pair of white gold, four-petal flower drop earrings with diamonds in the centers, to floral carved Tahitian pearl pendants. Lucho Medina also has unique items for that fashion savvy mom. Lucho’s “Nature” line includes enameled, pansy-shaped belt buckles, sterling silver cuff bracelets with sterling silver or gemstone flowers on the top and classic gemstone stud earrings in the shape of violets and other precious petals. Mothers who are proud of their children can let the world know it. HourPower Watches has master- Photo credit by Baby Doll Gems Fine jewelry, a token of your sentiment, makes a perfect gift for Mother’s Day or any occasion. fully combined time telling and sentimentality. A gift both heartfelt and thoughtful can be watches whosefacesflip up to reveal a picture and an inscription. Aaron Basha is a company long known for its collection of baby shoe charms and pendants. Celebrity moms such as Madonna and Celine Dion are proud wearers. Baby Doll Gems “teddy bear” rings and pendants feature a teddy bear holding a beautiful gemstone—perhaps a birthstone for the mom-to-be. Fine jewelry gifts for Mother’s Day can remind Mom throughout the years how much she’s loved and appreciated. When shopping for any fine jewelry, it is important to go to a reputable jeweler. To find a nearby professional jeweler or to get more information on trends or care and cleaning,visit the JIC’s Website at wwwjic.org.
