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5 Unique Name Necklaces for Mom for an Extra-Special Birthday Gift

Marie-Claire de Villiers - Writer for MYKA
By Marie-Claire de Villiers
Kirsty Macdougall - Editor for MYKA
Edited by Kirsty Macdougall

Updated November 25, 2022.

Grandmother _ Mother Necklace with Names - Gold Plated - MYKA

Mothers treasure the sentiment and thought behind gifts from their children, so choosing jewelry for your mom will undoubtedly make for a present she will appreciate and adore.

Creating a bespoke piece of jewelry for your mom shows initiative and loving consideration. Name necklaces are an especially great option, as there are so many fun ways to personalize them.

We've compiled a list of our top five unique variations on the name necklace to help you pick the perfect one to wow your mom.

1. Add Sparkle to Name Necklaces With Precious Gems

Add a little glamour to your gift. Diamonds and gems instantly elevate a name necklace with a touch of sparkle and color to catch the light and capture her heart.

Diamonds & Semi-Precious Stones

Incorporating diamonds and/or semi-precious stones is the perfect way to commemorate a special occasion like your mom's birthday. This type of eye-catching jewelry will have lasting value, provide her with an investment, and offer a glittering, constant reminder to celebrate all she is.

With gorgeous jewel and glamorous diamond name necklaces, you can opt for an understated single accent gem, have a few, or have the name fully jewel-encrusted. This will depend on your mother's tastes and if she prefers simple luxury or added glitz.

Silver diamond-encrusted name necklace from MYKA


Birthstones

Birthstones are the stones representing the month a person was born in. The beliefs around birthstones began in both Christianity and Hinduism thousands of years ago, and their sentiment has continued to the present day.

The modern list of birthstones for each month is:

  • January — Garnet
  • February — Amethyst
  • March — Aquamarine
  • April — Diamond or clear crystal
  • May — Emerald
  • June — Alexandrite or light amethyst
  • July — Ruby
  • August — Peridot
  • September — Sapphire
  • October — Tourmaline or rose quartz
  • November — Yellow topaz or citrine
  • December — Blue zircon, blue topaz, or tanzanite

Creating a piece of jewelry using your loved one's birthstone adds a personal touch to the perfect birthday gift. Birthstone necklaces combine names, stones, and even flowers for a jewelry treasure.

MYKA's Blossom Birth Flower & Stone Necklace in gold  with a green gemstone and name engraving


2. Spoil Mom With a Personalized NFT Name Necklace

Non-fungible tokens are not just the future—they're here! These digital art assets allow the holder to customize a massive range of designs with a few clicks.

With a tailor-made illustration and authenticity verification, a name necklace from MYKA's innovative, personalized NFT collection makes for an out-of-the box and extraodinary approach to gifting. So get creative on your laptop and create something no one else will own.

MYKA's NFT vertical 3D bar name necklace with names on two sides


3. Name Necklaces With Additional Name Inscriptions

Holding, wearing, and keeping the names of your loved ones close to your skin is a fantastic way to always feel connected to them. So there's no need to limit your birthday gift to just one name.

Names of Children

Many moms relish having the names of their children close to them. It's also a great reminder to her of who gifted her the necklace. It could be your name with your mom's name or your and your siblings' names. Regardless of the combination, having more than one name inscription is a lovely option.

Each name could be engraved on an interlocking ring to form a Russian Ring name necklace. Another option is to thread a heart pendant with beads engraved with each of your names.

Woman wearing MYKA's 5 Russian Ring Name Necklace in sterling silver


Names of Other Family Members

You might, instead, want to include the names of other family members, like her parents or sisters or even her close friends. There are no rules to follow, and the names can be of anyone who plays a significant role in her life.

This could be done by engraving each name on a disc spaced with beads, for example. There are also many creative options for incorporating the Tree of Life into the necklace, for a heartwarming family tree necklace.

Your mom may also really appreciate a necklace specifically for her and her partner as a sign of their continued bond and love. This could take the form of two interconnected hearts engraved with their names.

4. Name Necklaces With Date Inscriptions

Adding a date inscription makes a name necklace an even more specific and celebratory gift. Again, there aren't any restrictions on which date or dates to include. It could be her date of birth or the date of this particular birthday, her wedding anniversary, or her children's dates of birth, depending on whose names you've used.

The necklace could have the names and dates engraved on one disc, heart, or bar or on two or three separate ones.

MYKA's Engraved Mother Disc Necklace in rose gold with crystals engraved with 2 names and 2 dates


5. Personalize Mom's Name Necklace With a Monogram

Monogram necklaces are a fresh take on initial necklaces if you think your mom would prefer to use initials instead of names for an air of mystery around her necklace.

A monogram necklace makes for an intricate, elegant, and unique birthday gift. It consists of two or more interwoven letters, usually the initials of one's name, middle name, and surname.

MYKA's Celebrity Monogram Necklace in gold next to decorative autumn leaves


It Really Is the Thought That Counts

We know how irreplaceable your mom is in your life and that you want to give her something that reflects your love and appreciation for her.

Name necklaces and personalized jewelry do just that. Your willingness to spend the time carefully considering a meaningful and thoughtful gift will mean the world to her—as she does to you.