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Mother’s Day began as early as the Middle Ages, when children in Europe would travel back home from their training as apprentices at various jobs. The reunion of mother and child was rare, with children as young as ten seeing their mothers only twice a year. This early separation led to the creation of “Mothering Sunday,” a term that referred to the Sunday before Lent. Popular Mother’s Day gifts have changed over the years, with todays choices including Mother’s jewelry, flowers, and candy.

Early Mother’s Day Gifts

In the Middle Ages, it was common for children to bring their mothers presents that were small but thoughtful. Bunches of flowers and small gifts from the region they were apprenticed to were common gifts. Apprenticed children did not earn a salary (only room and board), so the gifts were simple and inexpensive tokens. Gifts of food, such as cake, were very common, as well. These early traditions led to the inception of Mother’s Day, which was made an official holiday in 1914.

The Mother’s Day that we celebrate today is very different from this older tradition. Initially, Mother’s Day was a day of thanks for all the love and work mothers do, and although gifts were not uncommon they were small and inexpensive. Mother’s Day is celebrated by families around the world today, with common gifts being personalized jewelry, such as mother’s rings and necklaces.

Modern Gifts for Mom

Some of the modern gifts for Mother’s Day are very creative, and can be nearly anything that you think you mom will appreciate. From flowers to dinner to jewelry, there are many different options available. There are endless ways to create personalized jewelry that is truly personal and unique for your mothers. Add children’s names, birth dates or birthstones. Add a phrase that has meaning or even Chinese Symbols for a special word or phrase. Mother’s jewelry is an excellent choice if you and your sibling want to give mom something special.

Mother’s jewelry that indicates the birthstones of her children is also very popular. Whether you choose a mother’s birthstone ring that has a stone for each child or a personalized necklace for mom, the choices are endless. You can choose from white gold, yellow gold or sterling silver for all your Mother’s Day gifts. There are also other gifts that are meaningful and appreciated, such as dinner out (especially thoughtful if your mom cooks a lot!), or anything you know your mother will use and love.

Name jewelry is one of the trendiest types of fashion accessory for both men and women. A large part of this modern upswing in popularity is due to the hip hop culture where large name jewelry items have become the defining fashion in bling. While much of the current fashion is large, bling-style pieces, name jewelry can range from delicate and subtle to big and bold. But name jewelry is also very popular as traditional mothers jewelry.

Name rings and name necklaces are by far the most popular items with online stores and retailers. The necklaces are not typically necklace and pendant sets, but rather the name is directly attached or part of the actual chain of the necklace. These solid looking and highly flashy necklaces can be long or short, with longer styles more commonly worn by men and short, closer to the neck lengths popular with women. Chains and names may be in silver or yellow gold, or even in more expensive metals such as palladium, platinum or white gold. Gems, particularly diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds are also used on the chains and necklaces, some simulated or synthetic but also some using real gemstones.

The rings that are popular include two and three finger rings that are wide enough to easily display the whole name or a particular slogan or phrase. Fitting these two and three finger name rings is important as they have to be comfortable but also secure on the hand. Many people that are looking for these types of rings have them custom made and fitted, providing just the right match for their fashion taste. Rings, like the necklaces, can be in virtually any metal or combination plus they often have the diamonds and other precious and semi-precious stones.

In some cases the heavier hip hop style fashion looks terrific as a monogram or initial type of ring or necklace. These tend to be bulkier in style than traditional monogram rings and often include additional detailing around the initials. White metals such as silver, white gold, palladium and platinum tend to be most popular with yellow gold also in high demand. These initial rings or name rings are worn by both men and women, with some styles and types equally suitable for either gender. Men’s rings typically are heavier and thicker than the rings worn by women, however with larger often seen as better this is not always the case.