Ok looking for some of that special mommy jewelry for a special gift idea? Probably the most heartwarming and thoughtful pieces involve mothers birthstone rings or mothers birthstones necklaces. There are some key things to consider and trends to watch as you make that decision.

Mommy Birthstones Jewelry

Keep in mind that great mommy jewelry -- even inexpensive kind -- often starts with the birthstones of her children. Birthstones come in two types and which one you get pretty much depends on your budget. Natural birthstones are longer-lasting and more expensive than imitation birthstones, which can look much the same to the untrained eye.

Believe it or not, the latest trend is to consider adding birthstones by the day and hour as well to the month of the child's birth.

Mommy Rings

The most popular mommy jewelry item, these rings have the birthstones of all the children in one place. To make it a family ring, simply add the birthstones of the mother and father. One of the more popular options is stackable mothers rings, which are a single band containing one birthstone at the top. The bands are designed to be worn next one another, so that one can be easily added to the look if another child comes along.

Mother's Necklaces

Often with mothers rings, particularly with three or more stones, the jewelry can get heavy to wear and mom might feel under undo pressure in front of her family to wear it all the time. Birthstone necklaces make for great mommy jewelry because mom isn't under pressure to wear it all the time and will likely break out the necklace for special family occasions. That's why mothers necklaces can be a showpiece and something to talk about, so they can actually get more attention than a casual ring, which is smaller. Necklaces, with their larger settings, stones, and a chain also typically can cost more than a ring, depending on the metal quality.

Mother's Birthstone Earrings

If mommy jewelry is something she'll likely wear on occasion as opposed to full-time, birthstone earrings are another perfect option to consider. These are often custom-made with the same birthstones in each earring for a matching set. It is not considered fashionable to wear a different birthstone sin each ear, as it may look to the discerning eye that one earring was lost and a replacement that doesn't match was used instead.

In any event, relax -- regardless of your budget for mommy jewelry, you can save lots of money by customizing and buying online. Mommy jewelry in all types of budgets can be obtained by mixing imitation birthstones and also by opting for sterling silver mothers rings over 14 karat gold settings, if money is an issue.