5 jewelry and watch finds for Mother's Day gift ideas
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Mother's Day is May 11 this year. Celebrate the main mom (or moms) in your life with a gorgeous gift like one of these fine jewelry or watch finds.
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From a unique timepiece to a heart-shaped chain necklace from a Canadian brand, here are five Mother's Day gift ideas to wrap up this year.
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From Vancouver-based jewelry brand Leah Alexandra, this 14-karat gold vermeil necklace blends a mini heart motif with a classic herringbone approach — hence the 'Herringheart' name. Designed to 'radiate love', the sweet chain style is perfect for layering or wearing on its own.
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Chanel Première Galon Watch
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A gift for the true fashion mom, this unique take on the classic Chanel Premiere watch blends the functionality of a timepiece with the beauty of a bracelet. The gold design boasts a braided bracelet that taps into a unique design code for the fashion house.
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'Gabrielle Chanel applied it on her tailors to accentuate the contours, adorn the pockets and wrists and thus structure the silhouette,' Arnaud Chastaingt, director of the Chanel Watchmaking Creation Studio, explains of the twisted design. 'The Première Galon bracelet is designed as a bangle to offer a new way of wearing in the Première collection, anchoring the resolutely couture spirit of this creation.'
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Moms are superstars. That's why these Celeste earrings from the Vancouver-based jewelry brand Kara Yoo are a perfect Mother's Day gift pick. The delightful dangling earrings feature three stars for each ear, crafted from either rhodium-plated sterling silver or gold-plated brass.
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Whether to be added to an existing chain or gifted with a new chain selection, this pendant is sure to please. The sterling silver style features an M (for mom, of course) surrounded by smooth mother of pearl. If you'd prefer to go with mom's first initial instead — or maybe even the first initial of any and all children — this pendant is available in the entire alphabet for a truly custom creation.
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Part jewelry piece, part health tracker, this smart ring features a suite of wellness tracking options for mom. The Oura Ring 4 features an all-titanium design for a sleek, stackable appearance while 30 biometric metrics trackers ranging from sleep to heart rate to stress provide insight into her health.
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