Silver jewelry is a "cool" Mother's Day gift. Compared to gold which is a "hot" color, silver transmits a sense of peace and serenity. As a precious metal, silver is sleek and glamorous yet, at the same time, practical and down to earth.

While any silver jewelry piece will highlight a woman's natural beauty and charm, here are a few suggestions to help you choose a silver jewelry gift your mom will truly appreciate and enjoy.

One idea is a silver necklace and locket. You can have a photo put in the locket. It could be a picture of your mother when she was a child or she and your father. Maybe you want to place a photo of yourself in the locket as a reminder of who gave her the gift.

Another gift your mother is sure to enjoy is a silver ring graced with her own birth stone or, maybe, a birth stone for each of her children. This is especially appropriate if you mother likes the colors of the stones or if they compliment her skin tone.

A very popular jewelry choice is a silver charm bracelet. There are literally hundreds of wonderful charms to choose from. You can choose charms that reflect your mother's interests and hobbies or you could include charms that represent her profession. Charms can be serious and elegant or fun and whimsical.

Is your mother nostalgic? Does she enjoy reminiscing about days gone by? If so, consider antique silver jewelry. Besides antique malls, you'll want to check out eBay where you can find some great deals on antique silver bracelets, earrings, broaches, pendants and more.

If you really want to go all out, choose an elegant silver jewelry ensemble that your mother can use on special occasions. The ensemble can be just a two-item set such as earrings and a necklace or it could also include a ring or bracelet.

These are just a few ideas. There are literally thousands of possibilities. You can find more silver jewelry gift ideas by visiting shopping centers, online stores, antique shops, open air markets, and even garage sales.

The important thing is to buy jewelry that reflects your mother's personality and style. You probably already have a good idea of your mother's style whether modern or classical, formal or casual, serious or fun-loving.

If you are unsure what kind of jewelry your mother likes, spend some time with her. You can always ask her what her preferences are but she may become suspicious. The best bet is to just observe and take note. Of course, you may have to spend time with her on more than one occasion to have a solid idea of what kind of jewelry she will enjoy most.

You can also take your mom shopping with you. Be sure to enter a couple of jewelry stores. Observe your mother and see what draws her attention. What does she look at most? Rings? Bracelets? Necklaces? Pendants? Does she try any on? Does she make positive comments about any particular item?

While there are many gifts that you could get your mom for Mother's Day that she would appreciate and enjoy, there is nothing that will make her "shine" quite like jewelry and there is no jewelry as "cool" as sterling silver jewelry.