What is a Mother’s Ring?
Mother’s rings celebrate the bond between a mother and her children—represented in birthstone gems set within a ring.
Typically, a Mother’s ring holds a set of birthstones relating to each child. However, variations exist, related to any family member, living or deceased. In the latter instance, we also use the term ‘Memorial Rings.’
Origins and when to buy
Rumour has it that the first example of this ring type dates back to the mid-20th Century. Made by a jeweller for his wife, the ring featured two wedding bands, set with the children’s birthstones.
He presented the ring on Mother’s Day at the start of May. Please remember that in the US, people celebrate Mother’s Day in May. In contrast, Mother’s Day is at the end of March in the UK and is connected to a church tradition. For this reason, we celebrate it each year on the fourth Sunday during Lent.
Unique Mother’s Rings – colourful gemstone variations
The very first example was a bespoke creation. In fact, we create most of our own examples through our bespoke jewellery design service. Furthermore, we source most varieties of gemstone depending on the type, shape and size required. We rarely stock rings of this type due to the individual nature of each design. For example, some clients favour Platinum for the ring. Others, opt for Gold. We work with 9-Carat Gold, 18 -Carat Gold in white, yellow and rose colours.
A gemstone for each child born
When you choose your ring design, consider how many children you have. Next, work out the birthstone for each child. Every month, we focus on a new birthstone for the month. Choose between US and UK conventions. Also, traditional or contemporary choices.
Use the following list and chart to work out which gemstones apply in your own situation.
January – Garnet
February – Amethyst
March – Aquamarine or Bloodstone
April – Diamond
May – Emerald
June – Pearl, Alexandrite or Moonstone
July – Ruby
August – Peridot or Spinel
September – Sapphire
October – Tourmaline or Opal
November – Topaz or Citrine
December – Tanzanite, Zircon, Turquoise or Blue Topaz
Mothers rings with 2 stones
2 stone Mothers ring designs make a popular choice for couples with two children. For example, the Twirl ring design features a beautiful twist setting—ideal for two diamonds or gemstones.
Additional styles include 3 stone mothers rings, 4 stone rings, 5 stone rings and so forth.
Personalized Mothers Day Rings
Mothers Day rings demand a high level of personalization. In addition to birthstones, we frequently engrave the inside of rings with children’s names or a personal message. Also, the addition of fingerprints adds a unique effect—applied onto the inner or outer surface of the band. The example below shows two children’s fingerprints added to the inside of a half-set diamond eternity ring.
Stackable rings for Mothers
Typically, rings are worn alone unless they form part of a stacking set of rings. Stacking rings can be purchased alone or as part of a set. Worn together, the rings form a singular design, usually across two, three or more bands.
The ‘Clover stacking ring set’ can be customised with any choice of gemstones, shown here together and apart.
Birthstone bubble rings
Bubble rings make a great choice for birthstones. The random effect allows a mixture of gemstones and colours with a dramatic effect. The following coloured gemstone bubble ring featured a mixture of Sapphire, Aquamarine, Amethyst and Peridot in addition to round brilliant-cut diamonds in 18ct Yellow Gold.
About Mark Johnson
My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. I have 30 years or experience in polished diamonds and jewellery. Today, I work with an expert team in our Isle of Wight jewellery showroom located in Ryde. Most of my work involves helping clients in our showroom, working on our two websites and photographing jewellery commissions.
