7 Best Holiday Jewelry Gifts for Mom She’ll Love

What do you get the woman who has done so much for you? Every holiday season, readers ask me that question. My answer is often jewelry. She can wear it every day, and each time she puts it on, she thinks of you.

I picked seven holiday jewelry gifts for mom from Brilliant Earth. You’ll find two bracelets, a necklace, two pairs of earrings, a charm, and a ring. Prices run from under $250 to around $3,000, so there is something for most budgets. Every gift below lists the exact details, so you know what you’re giving before you click.

Here’s What We’ll Cover:

• Petite Lab Diamond Tennis Bracelet (1 1/2 ct. tw.)
• 1/3 Coverage Petite Diamond Tennis Necklace (1 ct. tw.)
• Double Freshwater Cultured Pearl Drop Earrings
• Extra Small Perfect Hoop Diamond Earrings
• Butterfly Diamond Station Bracelet (1/3 ct. tw.)
• Cursive Diamond Initial Charm
• Nathalie Emerald Cut Lab Diamond Ring

1. Petite Lab Diamond Tennis Bracelet (1 1/2 ct. tw.)

A tennis bracelet goes with everything, which makes it an easy gift to get right. The Petite Lab Diamond Tennis Bracelet (1 1/2 ct. tw.) has 90 round lab grown diamonds that wrap all the way around the wrist. The “ct. tw.” stands for carat total weight. That is the combined weight of every diamond in the bracelet.

Brilliant Earth grades these diamonds at F color and VS clarity. In plain terms, they look white and bright. The band is just 1/15 inch wide, so the diamonds get all the attention. It closes with a fold-over clasp that sits flat.

Brilliant Earth sells this bracelet in 6, 6.5, 7, and 7.5 inch lengths. That makes sizing easier, even if mom has a small wrist. It comes in 14K yellow gold and 14K white gold, and is right around $1,000.

2. 1/3 Coverage Petite Diamond Tennis Necklace (1 ct. tw.)

If mom likes a little sparkle near her face, start here. The 1/3 Coverage Petite Diamond Tennis Necklace (1 ct. tw.) has 74 round natural diamonds. They wrap one-third of the way around the chain, which keeps the sparkle right at the front. The grades are F/G color and SI clarity.

The setting is 1/15 inch wide and sits close to the skin. The chain is a solid cable chain with a lobster clasp. It adjusts to 16, 17, or 18 inches, so you don’t need to guess her neckline.

Brilliant Earth offers this necklace in 14K white gold and 14K yellow gold. It’s right around the $3,000 range, with the lab version under $1,500.

3. Double Freshwater Cultured Pearl Drop Earrings

Pearls are a classic gift, and these earrings keep the look simple. The Double Freshwater Cultured Pearl Drop Earrings have two freshwater cultured pearls on each earring in graduated sizes. The smaller pearl sits at the ear. The larger one hangs below it, joined by a slim metal link, so the pearls move a little when she does.

Brilliant Earth rates the pearls at good luster with a creamy white color. They measure 5 to 8mm and sit in peg settings, which hold each pearl close and secure against the metal. A post back keeps the earrings in place for everyday wear.

Brilliant Earth makes these earrings in silver. They fall in the under $250 range, the lowest in this guide.

4. Extra Small Perfect Hoop Diamond Earrings

Hoops are easy to wear with just about anything. The Extra Small Perfect Hoop Diamond Earrings have 42 round natural diamonds across the pair. They use a micro pavé setting, which means tiny diamonds sit close together with very little metal showing. The total weight is 0.36 ct. tw., and the grades are G/H color and SI1 clarity.

Each hoop is 17mm tall and 2mm wide. A hinge-and-latch closure holds them shut at the back. Not sure she wants this size? Brilliant Earth also sells the Perfect Hoop style in Small and Medium.

The Extra Small comes in 14K yellow gold and 14K white gold. It falls in the $1,000 range with the lab version under $1,000.

5. Butterfly Diamond Station Bracelet (1/3 ct. tw.)

Want a gift with a little personality? The Butterfly Diamond Station Bracelet (1/3 ct. tw.) lines diamond-accented butterflies along a cable chain. It has 81 round natural diamonds in a shared prong and micro pavé setting. The grades are F/G color and SI clarity.

The butterflies have textured metal wings, which give each one a raised look next to the diamonds. The chain is a solid diamond cut cable chain with a lobster clasp. It adjusts to 6, 6.5, or 7 inches. If mom likes to stack, it layers well with bangles, cuffs, or other chain bracelets.

Brilliant Earth offers this bracelet in 14K yellow gold. It falls in the $1,500 to $2,000 range.

6. Cursive Diamond Initial Charm

Want to make it personal? The Cursive Diamond Initial Charm lets you pick the letter. Every curve of the cursive script is traced with diamonds in a scalloped pavé setting. Depending on the letter, it has between 17 and 46 round diamonds, with a total weight of 0.05 to 0.13 ct. tw.

The charm is 3/4 inch long and 1/3 to 2/3 inch wide, depending on the letter. The bail clips onto most chain styles, so she can add it to a necklace she already owns. Pick her initial, or the first letter of a grandchild’s name.

Brilliant Earth offers this charm in 14K yellow gold. This charm is $550, with other versions under $500.

7. Nathalie Emerald Cut Lab Diamond Ring

Brilliant Earth lists the Nathalie Emerald Cut Lab Diamond Ring as a best seller. It is sold as a wedding band, but it also works as an anniversary ring or an everyday ring for a mom who wants more sparkle on her hand.

The band has 15 emerald-cut lab grown diamonds in a French pavé setting. The total weight is 7/8 ct. tw., with F/G color and SI clarity. The band is 2.6mm wide.

Not sure of her ring size? Brilliant Earth offers a free ring sizer. It also offers free 1-year resizing, so a small miss on size is easy to fix.

This ring comes in 14K white, yellow, and rose gold, 18K white and yellow gold, and platinum. In 14K gold, it’s under $2,000. 18K gold and platinum cost more.

The Bottom Line

Any of these seven would make a strong holiday gift for mom. If you want a safe choice, the tennis bracelet and the diamond hoops are easy to wear every day. If you want something personal, the initial charm and the Butterfly bracelet both say a little more about her. Brilliant Earth uses about 99% repurposed precious metals across its jewelry, so the gift you give is made with care for the planet too.

Want to see any of these in person? Brilliant Earth has 40+ stores, and you can book a virtual appointment from home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bracelet size should I choose for a tennis bracelet gift?

Brilliant Earth sells the Petite Lab Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 6, 6.5, 7, and 7.5 inch lengths. Choose 6.5 inches for a closer fit and 7 inches for a slightly looser fit. If you can, measure a bracelet she already wears.

Are these gifts comfortable for everyday wear?

Yes. The tennis bracelet and necklace use a low-profile setting with very little metal, so they sit close to the skin. The hoops close with a hinge and latch, and the Butterfly bracelet closes with a lobster clasp.

Can I personalize a holiday jewelry gift?

Yes. The Cursive Diamond Initial Charm lets you choose the letter, and Brilliant Earth offers engraving on select styles. Check each product page to see what is available.

What metals do these gifts come in?

The tennis bracelet, tennis necklace, and hoops come in 14K yellow gold and 14K white gold. The Nathalie ring also comes in 18K gold, rose gold, and platinum. The Butterfly bracelet comes in 14K yellow gold, and the pearl earrings come in silver. Each product page lists every metal option.

What does “ct. tw.” mean on a jewelry listing?

It stands for carat total weight. That is the combined weight of all the diamonds in one design, which is helpful when a gift has many small diamonds.

How do I make sure a gift arrives before the holidays?

Order early. Each Brilliant Earth product page shows an estimated delivery date, and expedited delivery is available at checkout. Shipping is free.

What protection comes with jewelry from Brilliant Earth?

Brilliant Earth offers a free lifetime warranty on its products. Rings also come with free 1-year resizing.

About the author

Ira Weissman