Nice classic but inexpensive piece of jewelry?

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My DM died last year and her affairs have now been settled and I received a small sum. I'd like to have something that would be like a last gift from her but I'm not a big jewelry wearer. I have my wedding/engagement ring, another plain-ish ring and I wear ear-rings but fairly utilitarian ones. I don't really wear necklaces but I do like a bracelet/bangle from time to time.

I want to spend maybe up to about £200 so not a fortune, but want something fairly classic rather than a fashion item.

I know it might be an odd choice for someone who doesn't wear much jewelry, but I want something I can keep and that I can have with me all the time rather than say, an ornament or piece of artwork and I can't think of anything else.

Ah ok! 😁 In fairness, my DH who is in the Navy gave his mum an anchor charm for her bracelet. It caught on all her clothes, ao she put it on a chain and wears it as a necklace instead. She has charms to represent each of her four sons, but that's her own style.

The robin and heart sounds lovely, and adding another later is perfect.

It's okay, I'm actually very soppy about my boys. They bought me a keyring in the shape of a dragonfly with their names and birthstone crystals attached so I have that with me all the time. They are devastated about my Mum as she was the only grandparent they really had. Both DHs and my dad died before they were born and DHs mum died when they were toddlers. My mum always had an extra soft spot for my two as they were her only grandchildren that didn't have another set of grandparents. I feel so sad for them. I'd like to get them something from her too but i'm not really sure what yet. We got DS1 a nice watch for his 18th and will do the same for DS2 so it needs to be something else. Girls are easier to buy for in that respect.

Aww, they sound like fabulous men. You deserve to be proud - they have been raised by loving people and are showing you love in return.

DH wears a lot of leather bracelets with metal attachments. Would they wear anything like that? Like this:

Or silver or titanium rings?

Can I ask about sizing? I've been trying to work out what size to order. Is the size quoted the actual size or is it the size to fit that measurement of your wrist and the bracelet will be slightly looser?

My wrist is 16cm and i'd like it with a bit of movement but not really loose.

Ds2 might (as he likes rock and band t-shirts etc) but he is the easier one to buy for anyway, he likes to wear a kilt so that needs a formal shirt and so would maybe like proper cufflinks, or I could get a sgian dubh or kilt pin. DS1 is a computer geek and likes tech and really has no interest in clothes or anything like that. he's not worn the watch even though I spent a lot of time researching to find something I thought he'd like. He does like it, he just doesn't see the point. Maybe a keyring for him actually.

I'm pretty sure that's the size as measured on the inside with no stretch at all in the bracelet.

And thank you - I'd no idea before they were born that it was possible to love anything or anyone as much - not that I don't love DH and the rest of my family, but there is nothing that compares really.

Oh a sghian dhu sounds perfect - I'm sure he'd keep that forever (I'm a Scot as well as a rocker!). DS1 might come up with something himself?

I am looking for a memory ring at the moment. I only wear an engagement and wedding ring and no other jewellery day to day, so I think I am more likely to wear a ring than anything else.

I think I am likely to end up with either a plain ring or a plain ring with a small stone inset which I will get engraved.

What about a signet ring. Again, just using Tiffany as an example. Cheaper I am sure from an Ernest Jones eat al. You could engrave with her initials?

https://m.tiffany.co.uk/jewelry/rings/signet-ring-GRP09908/signet-ring-38050672?omcid=PPCUKKENShoppinggRingsBrand&mkwid=s3t2gi6uE%7Cpcrid%7C211943308696%7Cpkw%7C%7Cpmt%7C%7Cpdv%7Cm%7Cproductid%7C38050672%7C&gclid=CjwKCAiA1ZDiBRAXEiwAIWyNC38hSvpwCaY5wgUPt2kvF4ZoLDBlusPkQlUx7IthX4IrXtEmXr7BoCOv0QAvDD_BwE&tfr=1

...for your pinkie!

Stud earrings fitted with her birth stone? Plain, classy, go Ruth everything & will remind you of her?

I understand that I might be a little bit late, but I feel sorry for your loss. My father died recently. My parents got divorced when I was 7. After that, I didn’t see my father for 15 years, and I never spoke to him. My mother and I moved to another country and started a new life there. My mum was upset with my dad, so she wasn’t happy when I started a conversation about him. Recently, I found my dad’s FB page, and it took me a lot of courage to message him. He replied to me, and we started to talk about different stuff and my childhood. But suddenly he stopped answering all my messages. His sister, which I barely remember, added me on FB and told me that he passed away. I know that it sounds stupid for somebody, but I found one necklace with heart ornaments on www.chvker.com/collections/hearts which I purchased to remember him.

OP I'm sorry for your loss and I think a piece of jewellery is a lovely way to remember your mother and something that you can wear whenever you feel the need to have her close.

Have a look on Esty for Plum & Posey jewellery, I have a necklace to mark a situation and I adore it. The jeweller works with old sealing wax stamps and they have gorgeous symbology and I am sure you will find something really special and fitting there.