26 Jewelry Gifts Under $2,000 That Feel Right for Mother’s Day 2020

From alphabet charms and the most covetable huggies to a certain unicorn signet ring, JCK’s editors have thrown a lot of Mother’s Day ideas your way, and there are more coming your way right here.

I edited this Mother’s Day gift guide with a bunch of moms in mind, thinking about what they might want to hear on this pandemic-era occasion. (Spoiler: Not a single one involves a COVID-19 conspiracy theory.)

The fact is, most of us moms just want to be told that we’re doing a good job.

We want an acknowledgment that parenting, teaching, and working a job in a chaotic environment, with a world of danger lurking beyond our front door—and limited frozen vegetables at the grocery store—is a grueling hardship/abnormality and that our efforts are appreciated.

Other mothers may want to know that they are missed and loved and longed for—social distancing has forced many of us to say adieu temporarily to in-person time with Mom, even if we are separated geographically by mere miles.

Certainly, essential workers deserve extra-special expressions of gratitude this year.

And whether your budget is $200 or $2,000, any mom who has been holding it together as she (sort of) smiles through the crisis but feels unspeakably overwhelmed is deserving of a jewel that brings comfort, strength, or just a momentary heart flutter of joy and excitement.

I’ve organized my picks into categories. Starting with some traditional hearts and other lovey-dovey trinkets that say it all, plus some classic, universally appealing pieces that are a sure thing if you’re not sure of Mom’s style or have only 30 seconds to give the matter some thought.

Then I move into more specific ideas—jewelry that expresses what you cannot say and definitely don’t say enough.

Trust me, something sparkly—and eloquent—can really clear away the cobwebs. It can tell her that everything’s going to be okay. Make this the year she hears you.

Tokens of Love

Halleh Heart earrings — *Open Heart earrings in 18k rose gold, $1,750; Halleh Fine Jewelry*

Eden Presley I love you bracelet — *I Love You link bracelet with rubies and diamonds in 14k gold, $1,900; Eden Presley*

Sophie Ratner Lamour pendant — *L’Amour necklace in 14k gold and enamel on an 18-inch chain, $700; Sophie Ratner*

Alison Nagasue swan-heart necklace — *Mother/Child double swan heart necklace with diamonds in 18k gold on an oxidized silver chain, $2,450; Alison Nagasue*

Safe Bets

Rush jewelry gold hoops — *Signature Chain Pixie hoop earrings, $1,700; Rush Jewelry Design*

Graziela diamond ring — *Dangly diamond charm ring in 18k yellow gold with diamonds, $1,700; Graziela*

Melissa Kaye diamond hoops — *Cristina earrings with diamonds in 18k white gold, $1,870; Melissa Kaye*

Dana Bronfman Agra stud earrings — *Agra studs with diamonds in 18k yellow gold, $1,320; Dana Bronfman*

John Hardy silver and emerald bracelet — *Reversible classic chain bracelet with emeralds and diamonds, $1,395; John Hardy*

Mikimoto pearl bracelet — *Akoya cultured pearl strand bracelet with 18k yellow gold clasp, $940; Mikimoto*

Tamara Comolli diamond pendant — *Sparkle chain with pavé diamond drop in 18k rose gold, $870; Tamara Comolli*

Your Edges Don’t Need Smoothing

Dru Jewelry black signet ring — *Deco Stoned signet ring with black onyx and black and white diamonds in 14k yellow gold, $1,995; Dru Jewelry*

Anthony Lent moonface ring — *Moonface stacking ring with diamond eyes in 18k yellow gold, $1,530; Anthony Lent*

Ruta Reifen Monaco Studs — *Spring Mix Monaco studs with multicolored sapphires in 14k gold, $725; Ruta Reifen*

You’re Stronger Than You Know

Alex Woo gold necklaces — *Mini x Survivor and Feminist pendants in 14k gold, $248 each (chains sold separately, $200 each); Alex Woo*

Foundrae snake wholeness charm — *Wholeness petite champleve enamel pendant with diamond in 18k gold, Foundrae; $1,550*

Anita Ko evil eye bracelet — *Emerald Evil Eye chain bracelet with diamonds in 18k yellow gold, $2,000; Anita Ko*

You Will Rebloom When This Is Over

Grace Le Mini Lace Deco Necklace VI — *Mini Lace Deco necklace on a 16-inch chain in 14k gold, $258; Grace Lee*

Catherine Iskiw Cherry Blossom Earrings — *Cherry Blossom series earrings with rubies in black oxidized silver with 18k gold wire backs, $845; Catherine Iskiw*

Roberto Coin gold bracelet — *Petite Venetian Princess satin flower bracelet with diamonds in 18k gold, $1,400; Roberto Coin*

Ark Fine jewelry floral necklace — *Baby Aurora diamond necklace in 18k gold on a 15-inch 18k gold chain, $1,150; Ark Fine Jewelry*

You’re Our Shining Star/Rock Star

Colette malachite pendant — *Twinkle Star pendant with malachite and diamond in 18k rose gold, $1,020; Colette*

Theo Fennell Star necklace — *Diamond Celestial Night Star pendant and chain in 18k white gold and silver, $1,289.58; Theo Fennell*

Elizabeth Moore Lapis Star earrings — *Blue Lapis Diamond Star drop earrings in 14k recycled gold, $1,071; Elizabeth Moore*

Top: Dear Mama Acrostic charm in silver with diamonds, emerald, amethyst, and ruby in silver (the engraved coin is an 1891 U.S. Seated Liberty dime), $1,375; Heavenly Vices

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