Mother's necklace: a gem for every child

To a mother there is nothing more precious than her children. They are the lights of her life, the center of her world. With a birthstone mother's necklace she can now let them shine like the gems they are. As each child is unique, each is represented by his or her own distinct birthstone. Diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires; a mother can now carry her children with her wherever she goes.

A mother's necklace is a necklace with the birthstone of each child in the family set into it. The birthstones can be set directly into a beautifully crafted pendant, but the most popular mothers necklaces are made of individual bezel-set birthstones that slide freely on a cable chain. With a style like this you can add birthstones at any later date. It is a beautiful way for sons and daughters to show their love and gratitude for their mother.

The perfect gift for any mother

A mother's necklace is the perfect way for any child to express just how much they revere their mother. Each birthstone set in the necklace symbolizes the birth month for every child in the family, with a wide range of birth stone colors. It is a treasured piece of family jewelry that she can cherish forever, and know that her children are always near.

The magic of a mother's necklace:

Family necklaces and family jewelry have a rich history in many cultures. Most scholars agree that the history and legend of birthstones originated in the Old Testament story of a garment worn by the high priest Aaron. Each stone represented one of the twelve tribes, one of the signs of the zodiac and also one of the months of the year.

Over time, many of the birth stones have remained the same, with the same birth stone colors; some have changed slightly because their exact origins were unknown from the original text, and some have been interpreted to the proper minerals of those probably referred to in the in the original text.

Where is the best place to purchase a mother's necklace?

To get an idea of the different styles and prices that are available in a mother's necklace it is more convenient to view them online before shopping around at local jewelry stores.

Retail jewelers will sometimes carry a small selection of mother's necklaces, but you are most apt to find them online. Just type "mother's necklace" into an Internet search engine like Google or Yahoo and you will find several reliable websites that specialize in mother's necklaces.

The cost of a personalized mother's necklace is dependant upon the gemstones set into it. Most retailers and e-Commerce sites will allow you to order your necklace with either simulated or genuine gemstones. In solid 14K yellow or white gold, a personalized necklace with simulated gemstones should cost about $250 to $375. The same necklace with genuine gemstones can range from $400 to $700, depending on the gemstones. Often the cost of genuine birthstones is not much more than simulated gemstones, it just depends on the months when the members of your family happen to have been born. For example, the birthstones for April (diamond), May (emerald) and September (sapphire) can add $100 or more each to the cost of the bracelet because these precious stones are much more rare and expensive than other birthstones.

The importance of family

The importance of family is undeniable. No matter what, family will always be there for us, will always stand by us. Family is the irreplaceable support structure of our lives. A mother's necklace is the perfect symbol of family. When you give your mother a mother's necklace you give her the gift of family.

Casey Buell is an expert in the field of gemstones and diamonds, and a contributor to the award winning mother's ring website at http://www.momsring.com