by Maria Pilar Clark

Retailers are practically tripping over themselves in efforts to bombard pre-holiday shoppers with ads offering the best bare bones prices – and promising the biggest crowds. And, while Blu-Ray players and Crock Pots might save well-deserving moms some precious minutes this season, consider gifting something she can keep close to her heart year round.

The new generation of mom jewelry is an unexpected, inimitable, edgily cool option, especially when it’s handmade, hand cut, and hand hammered, like the collection from Tiny Tag Designs. Each piece (think necklaces, bracelets, charms and more) is custom made to order from antiqued and polished sterling silver and can be personalized with a special phrase, message or date.

And, if you’re for more contemporary yet casual baubles, browse the line at Heart & Stone Jewelry. Everything from handmade, custom charm necklaces to stacking rings to Autism Awareness necklaces and more are available, all offering endless personalization possibilities. Charms are available in rectangle, round and oval shapes, and names, words, initials and dates can be added to them. Even the backs can be customized, and symbols, birthstones, precious gemstones, and mini tag charms can be added, removed or rearranged, too.

Receive a 10% discount at Heart & stone with code MommyTracked10.

Receive a 20% discount at Tiny Tags with code MommyTracked.