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Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year for brunches, flower delivery and sentimental gifts, but nothing beats jewelry.

Michelle Graff michelle.graff@nationaljeweler.com

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Julie Lamb’s “I Love Ewe” tag is made in sterling silver and hangs on bead chain ($225).julielambny@gmail.com

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This 14-karat gold-filled vintage square locket by Just Jules features moonstone and white quartz briolettes on a 14-karat gold chain ($1,000).
justjules.com

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Vicente Agor creates these personalized 18-karat gold silhouette pendants from a photograph provided by the customer ($1,255 to $1,490).
vicenteagor.com

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Mark your darling ones’ birthdates, birthstones and initials on this “Calendar” charm by Page Sargisson, which mixes 14-karat gold and sterling silver with diamonds ($1,500 to $3,000, depending on the stones and metals).
pagesargisson.com

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Julie Lamb’s “I Love Ewe” tag is made in sterling silver and hangs on bead chain ($225).
julielambny@gmail.com

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Wear all the kids’ (and grandkids’) zodiac signs to express eternal devotion. These are sterling silver with an average of 0.25 carats in diamonds, suspended on an 18-inch textured link chain ($350).
whatsyoursignjewelry.com

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This limited edition 14-karat yellow gold and sterling silver sapphire “Love” necklace adjusts from 16 to 18 inches and is from Melissa Joy Manning ($375).
melissajoymanning.com

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Zoe Chicco’s 14-karat gold three-initial necklace offers the middle letter covered in diamond pavé on a 16-inch cable chain ($570).
zoechicco.com

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Another from Zoe Chicco, this 14-karat yellow gold long oval pendant can be engraved with up to four initials. The pendant hangs on an 18-inch diamond-cut bead chain ($615).
zoechicco.com

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EF Collection’s “Diamond Double Triangle Nameplate” necklace is made in 14-karat white, yellow or rose gold with white diamonds ($985).
efcollection.com

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These sculpted, sterling silver chunky disc charms with raised 14-karat gold handmade letters and 16 flush-set white diamonds are by Jewelry by Cari. The charms hang on sterling silver ball chain ($995 each charm; $60 chain).
jewelrybycari.com

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Jade Trau’s 14-karat gold vertical ID tag features diamond pavé and can be ordered blank or with single letter of the customer’s choice. Additional engraving is available upon request ($1,540).
jadetrau.com

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Dana Rebecca Design’s “Initial” cuff will show off the kids’ initials in 14-karat white, yellow or rose gold with white diamonds ($1,650).
danarebeccadesigns.com

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Sarah Graham’s 18-karat gold and cobalt chrome fingerprint pendants keep those little hands close forever ($1,835).
sarahgraham.com

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Steven Kretchmer’s platinum “Polarium” bands are made with customizable halos, and customers may add a special message or gemstone to make the ring one-of-a-kind ($2,200).
kretchmer.biz

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This princess-style “Treasure” ring by Takohl is made in 14-karat white gold with sapphire and is engraved with birthstones (silver, $495; gold $2,150 and up).
takohl.com

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Bibi van der Velden’s egg and birthstone necklace symbolizes the wearer’s children and is handcrafted from 40,000-year-old mammoth ivory set in 18-karat gold ($2,234).
bibivandervelden.com

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Finn Jewelry’s initial necklaces allow for layering with all the kids’ initials in 18-karat yellow gold with diamond pavé ($2,500).
finnjewelry.com

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Nada G. designed these customized locket rings to showcase your loved ones in 18-karat yellow or white gold with rubies or sapphires ($2,775).
nadag.com

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Ana Katarina’s custom “Eye of the Beholder” cameos are carved from a photo of a loved one and set in 18-karat rose gold and surrounded by the child's birthstone; this one features pink sapphires. The stones are fair trade and the gold is recycled ($7,600).
anakatarina.com

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LX Collection’s stack rings showcase your loved ones’ birthstones and offers a modern take on the traditional mother’s ring.
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Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year for brunches, flower delivery and sentimental gifts, but nothing beats jewelry.

While any gem will do as token of love for one’s mom, we think personalized and customized jewels are the best. Mommies want to see their baby’s footprints, name, birthstones and little face everywhere. If that can be a permanent keepsake, then you’ve hit the jackpot.

Here are 20 different personalized jewels that say “mommy love” like nothing else can.

Julie Lamb’s “I Love Ewe” tag is made in sterling silver and hangs on bead chain ($225).<br />
<a href="mailto:julielambny@gmail.com?Subject=National%20Jeweler%20article"><span style="color: rgb(245, 255, 250);">julielambny@gmail.com</span></a> — Julie Lamb’s “I Love Ewe” tag is made in sterling silver and hangs on bead chain ($225).
julielambny@gmail.com

Wear all the kids’ (and grandkids’) zodiac signs to express eternal devotion. These are sterling silver with an average of 0.25 carats in diamonds, suspended on an 18-inch textured link chain ($350).<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.whatsyoursignjewelry.com/"><span style="color: #f5fffa;">whatsyoursignjewelry.com</span></a> — Wear all the kids’ (and grandkids’) zodiac signs to express eternal devotion. These are sterling silver with an average of 0.25 carats in diamonds, suspended on an 18-inch textured link chain ($350).
whatsyoursignjewelry.com

This limited edition 14-karat yellow gold and sterling silver sapphire “Love” necklace adjusts from 16 to 18 inches and is from Melissa Joy Manning ($375).<br />
<a href="https://melissajoymanning.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(245, 255, 250);">melissajoymanning.com</span></a> — This limited edition 14-karat yellow gold and sterling silver sapphire “Love” necklace adjusts from 16 to 18 inches and is from Melissa Joy Manning ($375).
melissajoymanning.com

Zoe Chicco’s 14-karat gold three-initial necklace offers the middle letter covered in diamond pavé on a 16-inch cable chain ($570). <br />
<a href="http://zoechicco.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(245, 255, 250);">zoechicco.com</span></a> — Zoe Chicco’s 14-karat gold three-initial necklace offers the middle letter covered in diamond pavé on a 16-inch cable chain ($570).
zoechicco.com

Another from Zoe Chicco, this 14-karat yellow gold long oval pendant can be engraved with up to four initials. The pendant hangs on an 18-inch diamond-cut bead chain ($615). <br />
<a href="http://zoechicco.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(245, 255, 250);">zoechicco.com</span></a> — Another from Zoe Chicco, this 14-karat yellow gold long oval pendant can be engraved with up to four initials. The pendant hangs on an 18-inch diamond-cut bead chain ($615).
zoechicco.com

EF Collection’s “Diamond Double Triangle Nameplate” necklace is made in 14-karat white, yellow or rose gold with white diamonds ($985).<br />
<a href="http://www.efcollection.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(245, 255, 250);">efcollection.com</span></a> — EF Collection’s “Diamond Double Triangle Nameplate” necklace is made in 14-karat white, yellow or rose gold with white diamonds ($985).
efcollection.com

These sculpted, sterling silver chunky disc charms with raised 14-karat gold handmade letters and 16 flush-set white diamonds are by Jewelry by Cari. The charms hang on sterling silver ball chain ($995 each charm; $60 chain).<br />
<a href="http://www.jewelrybycari.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(245, 255, 250);">jewelrybycari.com</span></a> — These sculpted, sterling silver chunky disc charms with raised 14-karat gold handmade letters and 16 flush-set white diamonds are by Jewelry by Cari. The charms hang on sterling silver ball chain ($995 each charm; $60 chain).
jewelrybycari.com

This 14-karat gold-filled vintage square locket by Just Jules features moonstone and white quartz briolettes on a 14-karat gold chain ($1,000).<br />
<a href="http://www.justjules.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(245, 255, 250);">justjules.com</span></a> — This 14-karat gold-filled vintage square locket by Just Jules features moonstone and white quartz briolettes on a 14-karat gold chain ($1,000).
justjules.com

Vicente Agor creates these personalized 18-karat gold silhouette pendants from a photograph provided by the customer ($1,255 to $1,490).<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.vicenteagor.com/"><span style="color: #f5fffa;">vicenteagor.com</span></a> — Vicente Agor creates these personalized 18-karat gold silhouette pendants from a photograph provided by the customer ($1,255 to $1,490).
vicenteagor.com

Mark your darling ones’ birthdates, birthstones and initials on this “Calendar” charm by Page Sargisson, which mixes 14-karat gold and sterling silver with diamonds ($1,500 to $3,000, depending on the stones and metals). <br />
<a href="http://www.pagesargisson.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(245, 255, 250);">pagesargisson.com</span></a> — Mark your darling ones’ birthdates, birthstones and initials on this “Calendar” charm by Page Sargisson, which mixes 14-karat gold and sterling silver with diamonds ($1,500 to $3,000, depending on the stones and metals).
pagesargisson.com

Jade Trau’s 14-karat gold vertical ID tag features diamond pavé and can be ordered blank or with single letter of the customer’s choice. Additional engraving is available upon request ($1,540).<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://jadetrau.com/"><span style="color: #f5fffa;">jadetrau.com</span></a> — Jade Trau’s 14-karat gold vertical ID tag features diamond pavé and can be ordered blank or with single letter of the customer’s choice. Additional engraving is available upon request ($1,540).
jadetrau.com

Dana Rebecca Design’s “Initial” cuff will show off the kids’ initials in 14-karat white, yellow or rose gold with white diamonds ($1,650).<br />
<a href="http://www.danarebeccadesigns.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(245, 255, 250);">danarebeccadesigns.com</span></a> — Dana Rebecca Design’s “Initial” cuff will show off the kids’ initials in 14-karat white, yellow or rose gold with white diamonds ($1,650).
danarebeccadesigns.com

Sarah Graham’s 18-karat gold and cobalt chrome fingerprint pendants keep those little hands close forever ($1,835). <br />
<a href="http://sarahgraham.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(245, 255, 250);">sarahgraham.com</span></a> — Sarah Graham’s 18-karat gold and cobalt chrome fingerprint pendants keep those little hands close forever ($1,835).
sarahgraham.com

Steven Kretchmer’s platinum “Polarium” bands are made with customizable halos, and customers may add a special message or gemstone to make the ring one-of-a-kind ($2,200). <br />
<a href="http://www.stevenkretchmer.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(245, 255, 250);">kretchmer.biz</span></a> — Steven Kretchmer’s platinum “Polarium” bands are made with customizable halos, and customers may add a special message or gemstone to make the ring one-of-a-kind ($2,200).
kretchmer.biz

This princess-style “Treasure” ring by Takohl is made in 14-karat white gold with sapphire and is engraved with birthstones (silver, $495; gold $2,150 and up). <br />
<a href="http://takohl.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(245, 255, 250);">takohl.com</span></a> — This princess-style “Treasure” ring by Takohl is made in 14-karat white gold with sapphire and is engraved with birthstones (silver, $495; gold $2,150 and up).
takohl.com

Bibi van der Velden’s egg and birthstone necklace symbolizes the wearer’s children and is handcrafted from 40,000-year-old mammoth ivory set in 18-karat gold ($2,234).<br />
<a href="http://www.bibivandervelden.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(245, 255, 250);">bibivandervelden.com</span></a> — Bibi van der Velden’s egg and birthstone necklace symbolizes the wearer’s children and is handcrafted from 40,000-year-old mammoth ivory set in 18-karat gold ($2,234).
bibivandervelden.com

Finn Jewelry’s initial necklaces allow for layering with all the kids’ initials in 18-karat yellow gold with diamond pavé ($2,500). <br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.finnjewelry.com/"><span style="color: #f5fffa;">finnjewelry.com</span></a> — Finn Jewelry’s initial necklaces allow for layering with all the kids’ initials in 18-karat yellow gold with diamond pavé ($2,500).
finnjewelry.com

Nada G. designed these customized locket rings to showcase your loved ones in 18-karat yellow or white gold with rubies or sapphires ($2,775). <br />
<a href="http://www.nadag.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(245, 255, 250);">nadag.com</span></a> — Nada G. designed these customized locket rings to showcase your loved ones in 18-karat yellow or white gold with rubies or sapphires ($2,775).
nadag.com

Ana Katarina’s custom “Eye of the Beholder” cameos are carved from a photo of a loved one and set in 18-karat rose gold and surrounded by the child

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'Ana Katarina’s custom “Eye of the Beholder” cameos are carved from a photo of a loved one and set in 18-karat rose gold and surrounded by the child's birthstone; this one features pink sapphires. The stones are fair trade and the gold is recycled ($7,600).
anakatarina.com'

LX Collection’s stack rings showcase your loved ones’ birthstones and offers a modern take on the traditional mother’s ring. <br />
<a href="http://www.lx-antwerp.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(245, 255, 250);">lx-antwerp.com</span></a> — LX Collection’s stack rings showcase your loved ones’ birthstones and offers a modern take on the traditional mother’s ring.
lx-antwerp.com

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Michelle Graffis the editor-in-chief at National Jeweler, directing the publication’s coverage both online and in print.

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