A “Mom” Necklace For Every Type Of Matriarch

If your mom is anything like our moms, she’s had a lifetime to acquire everything she needs, and she may even be downsizing; nudging you to get those last few boxes out of your childhood bedroom. Or perhaps the mother being gifted is a brand new mom who is still settling into her first season of motherhood. Either way, if you're looking for a special gift this May, we're big “mom” necklace proponents. It’s a small, simple statement of her very important role and relationship, and it won’t take up a lot of space. It’s also available at practically every price point, in styles that will suit every mom, no matter her taste.

For more insight on the appeal of the sentimental necklace style, we turned to Jennifer Meyer, the designer of possibly the most iconic version in recent history: the "mommy" or “mummy” necklace that Meghan Markle was spotted wearing the weekend of her baby shower. “There’s something so special about wearing the word ‘mommy’, ‘mama’, or ‘mom’ on your neck," says Meyer. "It’s a daily reminder of how incredible it is to be a mother, and we get to wear that title proudly.” In addition, she reassured us that she “always cherishes” all the gifts she receives from her children — “it’s always something from the heart.” So we think, no matter which of these necklaces you pick out for mom, she’s going to love the one you get her — because it came from you.

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Jennifer Meyer Jewelry Mommy Necklace, $, available at Shopbop

Made By Mary Mama Bear Disc Necklace- 5/8", $, available at Made By Mary

Macy's Mom Bar 17" Pendant Necklace in 10k Gold, $, available at Macy's

Tiary Mother of All Necklaces, $, available at Tiary

Nadri Gold Plated Mom CZ Charm Necklace, $, available at Nordstrom Rack

Rosa Vila Love Mama Bar Necklace, $, available at Amazon

Alef Bet by Paula Mom Necklace, $, available at Amazon Handmade

Maison Miru Mama Charm Necklace, $, available at Maison Miru

Target "Mom" Station Extender Necklace, $, available at Target

Tiny Tags Gold Script Mommy Nameplate Necklace, $, available at Tiny Tags

Erica Weiner Customizable Love Token Necklace, $, available at Erica Weiner

Jared Mom Bar Necklace 1/10 ct tw Diamonds 10K Rose Gold, $, available at Jared

Brevity Mama Small Pendant Necklace, $, available at Neiman Marcus

Gilda Lane Jewelry Mom Necklace, $, available at Etsy

Gabi Rielle 22K Goldplated & Crystal Mom Ring Pendant Necklace, $, available at Saks OFF 5TH

Roxanne Assoulin I'll Always Love My Mama Stack, $, available at Roxanne Assoulin

Tiffany & Co. "Mom" Tag, $, available at Tiffany & Co

Zoë Chicco Itty Bitty Mama Pendant Necklace, $, available at Nordstrom

kate spade new york Mom Knows Best Pave Heart Pendant Necklace, $, available at Shopbop

Maria Black Mom Ring, $, available at Farfetch

Jewlr #1 Mom Name Necklace, $, available at Jewlr

Angara Tilted Heart 'MOM' Diamond Pendant, $, available at Angara

Alison Lou Mama Stud, $, available at Alison Lou

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