Meaningful Mother's Day gifts she'll wear every day (not just on the day)

The best Mother's Day gifts don't stay in a box. They get worn on a Tuesday morning, reached for before school drop off, noticed by a stranger and quietly smiled about. They're the ones that mean something, not just on the day, but every day after it.

At The Silver Store, we make personalised jewellery and keepsakes that carry the things that matter most. Names, dates, handwriting, drawings, fingerprints, paw prints. Things that belong to her and no one else.

Here's a guide to finding something she'll genuinely love this Mother's Day.

Summary

A Mother's Day gift guide from The Silver Store covering personalised jewellery engraved with children's handwriting and drawings, fingerprints, names, and dates. Includes the story of Perth Deadly Mums founder Shannyce, whose children's sketches were engraved onto a bracelet for her. Options span necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and keyrings in silver, gold, and rose gold. These meaningful keepsakes are designed for daily wear. Express delivery order cut off is May 4th.

 

When the kids make the gift

One of our favourite things about personalised jewellery is when the children are the ones who create it. Not just choosing it, but actually making the thing that gets engraved.

Shannyce, from Perth Deadly Mums, recently had a bracelet made with her children's own handwriting and sketches engraved onto it. The kids sat down and drew. Those drawings went straight onto silver. The result is something no one else in the world has, because no other kids could have drawn those exact things in exactly that way.

That's the kind of gift that doesn't get put away in a drawer.

Children's handwriting and drawings

If you want to give Mum something truly one of a kind, ask the kids to write or draw something. A name, a picture of the family, a wobbly heart, the word "Mum" in their own hand. Whatever they come up with is the right answer.

We can engrave handwriting and drawings onto necklaces, bracelets, rings, and keyrings. The process is simple: the kids write or draw on plain white paper, you photograph or scan it, and upload it when you order. We handle the rest. You can read our full guide to handwritten engraving [link to handwriting blog] for all the details.

Fingerprint jewellery

A fingerprint is entirely unique. No one else in the world has the same one, which makes fingerprint jewellery one of the most personal gifts you can give. A child's tiny fingerprint engraved on a pendant or ring is especially meaningful, and many mums choose to capture them while they're still small.

All you need is a simple ink pad and plain white paper. We have a full guide on how to capture a fingerprint at home [link to fingerprint blog].

Names, dates, and words that mean something

Sometimes the simplest engraved detail is the most powerful. A child's name. An important date. A short message she can carry with her, an engraved note that feels personal and lasting. These are the pieces that get worn every single day because they don't need an occasion to feel right.

Multi-disc necklaces are a beautiful option for mums with more than one child, with each disc representing someone. As families grow, these necklaces can grow with them.

What about Grandma?

Everything here works just as beautifully for grandmothers. A bracelet engraved with all the grandchildren's names, a necklace with a fingerprint from each of them, or a piece carrying a drawing made just for her. It's a gift that tells her exactly what she means to the whole family.

Grandparent jewellery is one of our most popular requests and for good reason. There's rarely a better way to show someone they are loved.

Match it to her style

Think about what she already wears. If she reaches for gold every morning, go gold. If she keeps it classic with silver, stay there. Rose gold suits warmer skin tones and has a softness that a lot of mums love. Choosing something that matches what she already wears makes the gift feel thoughtful and meaningful, like you really paid attention.

Something she'll reach for every morning

The best gift isn't always the biggest one. It's the one that reminds her of the people she loves, every time she puts it on. A meaningful piece made just for her. Create something just for her this Mother's Day.

Our Mother's Day express delivery cut off is May 4th. Order by then and it'll be with you in time to give her something she'll remember long after the day is over.

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Q&A

Question: How do I turn my child’s handwriting, drawing, or fingerprint into jewellery?

Short answer: Keep it simple and personal. For handwriting and drawings, have the kids create their message or sketch on plain white paper, then photograph or scan it and upload the image when you order. For fingerprints, use a basic ink pad on white paper to capture the print. We’ll engrave the artwork or print onto your chosen piece - necklace, earring, bracelet, ring, or keyring - so she gets a one-of-a-kind keepsake she can wear every day.

Question: What if we have more than one child? How can we include everyone?

Short answer: Multi-disc necklaces are a beautiful way to represent each child, with one disc per person. You can also opt for pieces engraved with multiple names, important dates, or short messages that keep everyone close. We also have matching pieces - one child could engrave a necklace and another could engrave matching earrings.

Question: Do you have meaningful options for grandmothers too?

Short answer: Absolutely. Grandparent jewellery is one of our most popular requests. Consider a bracelet engraved with all the grandchildren’s names, a necklace featuring a fingerprint from each grandchild, or a piece carrying a drawing made just for her. It’s a thoughtful way to show her what she means to the whole family.