Sterling silver jewelry is something special that you can give to your mother with pride, knowing that she'll adore the time and thought you put into it. With its attractive white-gray color, silver is more versatile than gold, which can come across as gaudy, and more affordable than platinum.

Sterling Silver Jewelry Gift Ideas

There are many types of jewelry that you will find appropriate for Mother's Day if you decide to go with silver.

Dress Rings ? these are rings that do not see day to day wear and are usually worn on special occasions. The range of sterling silver dress rings is very wide, so you are sure to find something that will suit your mother, whether her taste is in simple bands or more fantastic whorls and shapes. Silver dress rings are often enhanced with stunning gemstones like rubies or amethysts which make lovely feminine contrasts with silver. A dress ring with multiple gemstones makes a perfect accessory in matching clothes of different colors.

Birthstone Jewelry - for a wonderful personal touch, think about finding a piece of silver jewelry that has your mother's birthstone. It can be a simple and elegant pendant or ring featuring a brilliant cut birthstone. If you're hoping to find something more elaborate, consider having the jewelry customized with her birthstone surrounded by the birthstones of her children.

Initial Pendant - in a similarly personalized gift, think about finding a pendant that is shaped in the initial of her first name. Whether plain or embellished with shimmering gemstones, your mother is sure to love the sterling silver initial pendant.

Heart Necklace ? a lovely and straight-forward way to let your mother know how you feel about her. Regardless of her tastes, you will have no problems getting that special jewelry from the huge range of heart necklaces available. Some are adorned with sparkling cubic zirconia. Others may feature the rich honey color of amber or the iridescent beauty of abalone shell. For something simple and elegant, there is always the classic floating heart necklace in plain silver.

Charm Bracelet - your mother would appreciate a charm bracelet, strung with tiny charms that are meaningful to her. With the wide variety of charms available, you can make a delightfully personal gift that reflects her talent, hobbies and passion.

Engravable Bracelet - of course, don't forget the power of simplicity. You may wish to get her a sterling silver bracelet engraved with "Mom" or "Mother," just so she can let the world know about one of her important roles in life.

There is an endless array of sterling silver jewelry to choose from that caters to all budgets. You will be making a wise decision if you get your mother a silver jewelry piece for a Mother's Day gift. Just be sure to look for ?925? or ?Sterling? stamped on the jewelry. This ensures you are buying genuine solid sterling silver and not a cheap silver plated jewelry.