Meet the Other Phone. Protection built in.

Meet the Other Phone.
Protection built in.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Style and beauty

Looking for style advice? Chat all about it here. For the latest discounts on fashion and beauty, sign up for Mumsnet Moneysaver emails.

Present for my mum’s fresh start

12 replies

AngelicaSchuylerAndHerSisters · 12/11/2020 10:45

Hi, it’s my mum’s birthday in a few weeks. Her marriage has recently broken up. Her husband is seeing someone else and although she knows they have been having problems for a few years, she is upset.
I want to get her a piece of jewellery to signify a fresh start or a new beginning but I’m struggling to find anything. I’m hoping someone can help me with a theme. eg a shape, stone or theme to represent starting over. Thanks!

OP posts:
Spied · 12/11/2020 10:47

I'm not sure really but my first thought was an egg -Reborn, new life and all those connotations.

Spied · 12/11/2020 10:49

I've just checked out etsy. Some lovely egg pendant necklaces.

starsinyourpies · 12/11/2020 10:49

Have you looked at Merci Maman? Could choose something nice and special message engraved?

Cynara · 12/11/2020 10:50

What about a phoenix? A rebirth/rising from the ashes theme?

starsinyourpies · 12/11/2020 10:50

E.g this one

www.mercimamanboutique.com/en/origin-small-necklace

Nordicgnome · 12/11/2020 10:53

The acorn and the tree of life symbolise new beginnings. Maybe something on these lines might be possibilities? What a lovely thought to get her something at this time

Present for my mum’s fresh start
Present for my mum’s fresh start
onyourway · 12/11/2020 10:59

That's a lovely acorn necklace, do you have a link?

PoulePouletteEternellement · 12/11/2020 11:09

I gave someone a silver Phoenix pendant a few years ago when they were recovering from illness - but mostly because I thought they'd like the piece, rather than as a deliberate reference to renewal.

You've left out any helpful indications of budget, gold or silver, fine or costume jewellery, your mother's style - whether she'd like something small and tasteful or the MN favourite 'statement necklace'. Pierced ears or not? Something to wear every day or only on special occasions? Etc.

Anyway - I saw this and thought it might be a nice beginning to a 'curated' collection. (Also comes in gold I think.)

Nordicgnome · 12/11/2020 11:50

Onyourway I can’t work out how to do links but the website is lilycharmed.com.

justilou1 · 12/11/2020 12:04

The lotus, or waterlily is a symbol of new beginnings, or triumph over adversity. It is associated with rebirth in Ancient Egyptian mythology and Buddhist symbolism. It is also deeply feminine and stunningly beautiful.
There are lots of “traditional” stylized lotus necklaces on Etsy, and they’re gorgeous, but I also found these two. I thought they were a bit more beautiful, and unique. (Not expensive, either!)

Present for my mum’s fresh start
Present for my mum’s fresh start
redferrari · 12/11/2020 12:07

A friend of mine shared this link a while ago when I was looking for a spl present: www.mantrajewellery.co.uk/symbols-of-strength/

AngelicaSchuylerAndHerSisters · 12/11/2020 17:19

Thank you for all the replies! I never thought of an any of these ideas. Thank you.
I didn’t mention a budget because she has quite specific taste and likes very dramatic, eye catching pieces. I thought I might get a jewellery designer friend to make something unique once I have some ideas.

OP posts:
New posts on this thread. Refresh page