Mothers Jewelry - A Representation Of A Mother
October 30th, 2009 by Amy Carrington
Birthstones take the forefront in jewelry specifically made for mothers to symbolize the birth of their children. This jewelry can also contain the birthstone of the father and the mother themselves. Birthstones correlate with the months of the year and there are twelve for each month.
Birthstone jewelry that represents family has been around since Biblical times. A garment was worn by the temple’s High Priest festooned with stones that represented the twelve tribes of that era.
Legend has it that the first symbolic jewelry for mother’s consisted of two wedding bands joined together by the birthstones of the sons of the mother. Mother’s rings were very popular in the 1960’s and the birthstones were usually set from left to right in order of birth.
Down through history birthstones have had powers attributed to them and wearing the stone is said to give the wearer powers. Aquamarine, birthstone of those born in March, is supposed to give the person the ability to be liked and have friends. Placing aquamarine in mother’s ring will enable her to make friends easily. It is also said that the child will be safe as long as the mother wears the aquamarine.
Mother’s jewelry comes in many different forms. There are bracelets, broaches, and necklaces in addition to rings, however, rings tend to be more popular. They are circular symbolizing never ending love. Folklore dictates that wearing a ring on the third finger of the left hand symbolizes that the person giving the ring was attached to the heart, so the wedding ring is worn there. It is appropriate that a mother’s ring be worn on that finger as well.
Mother’s rings can consist of a central stone surrounded by smaller stones or they can be several rings that can be stacked to make one. Stones can be different sizes, the largest representing the oldest child to the smallest representing the youngest. No matter what it looks like, mother’s jewelry is a beautiful reflection of the life of a mother.
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