Personalized mother necklaces are by far the latest trends in mother jewelry today. They are so popular because moms can keep their kids close to their hearts at any time of the day and they are often one-of-a-kind designs. The necklaces will come attached with a pendant with your child’s name or monogram on the front and the date of birth on the back. Whichever style you choose, it’s a good idea to get a polishing cloth to keep stains away, especially on the pendant.
Personalized necklaces for mothers are popular during Mother’s Day and the holiday shopping season from Thanksgiving through New Years. Valentine’s Day is the current rising trend as more and more husbands buy a personalized mother necklace for their wife.
Handmade or machine stamped? The machine-stamped names and dates of birth on the pendants are consistent, well-defined edges. However, if you want to have the wow factor, nothing beats a handmade necklace. An artist will hand-engrave or stamp your child’s name and birth dates on the disc. It is one of a kind and the cost is comparable to machine stamping. Handmade stamps give you the satisfaction of a personal touch.
Regular font or block font? Block fonts come in standard sizes for each character and all characters are uppercase. Block fonts are best for customizing monograms where there are two or three initials. Normal fonts usually come with the first letter in uppercase. Regular fonts have the advantage of being easier to read and the option to have them in italics, which is much more elegant.
Pendant shape: what kind of pendant shape should you choose? There are hundreds of shapes to choose from, such as stars, symbols, and many shapes. The most popular pendant shape is the circular disc made of silver or gold. Circular creates a well-balanced appearance and the complete absence of sharp edges. Therefore, it is also very comfortable and light to the touch. The best-selling circular disc is one with slight grooves to provide multiple angles of reflection that attract extra attention at parties and baby showers.
Necklace Length: Most necklaces will be 14 to 20 inches in size. 14 inches and 16 inches are the most popular lengths. Less than 14 inches and the pendant can clutter the neckline. It also looks awkward as it hangs close to the neckline but is too long to be a choker. More than 16 inches tends to hang too low and prevents the pendant from showing up with most blouses or dresses.
Material: While pearls, gemstones, and diamonds can be used for chains, the most popular choices for the chain and pendant are sterling silver and gold. Both sterling silver and gold are perfect for pendants because they are malleable and strong enough for personalization. Sterling silver is great as it provides a nice fresh look while looking elegant paired with almost any dress or skirt. Sterling silver, also known as 925 silver, is the optimal choice over silver and other variations because it tarnishes less. Gold is great for both the chain and the pendant as it has a timeless look and never tarnishes. Gold is also soft and light, so it will make the personalized necklace feel lighter. Newer designs may have gold on one side and silver on the other.
