The Top 5 Jewellery Gifts New Mums Actually Want

When it comes to celebrating one of life’s biggest milestones, nothing feels more heartfelt than giving jewellery gifts that mums actually want. 

Unlike fleeting gifts like flowers or chocolates, jewellery lasts forever and becomes a keepsake that tells a story, her story of becoming a mother.

I’m Katie Silver, founder of Argent & Asher, and I often guide families searching for a piece that will make a new mum’s eyes light up. Sometimes it’s a partner looking for the perfect jewellery gift after birth, sometimes a grandmother wanting to present a keepsake, and often it’s friends who want to honour the moment with something lasting.

In this guide, I'll share the five jewellery gifts new mums actually want, with insight into current trends real clients stories and answers to the questions people most often ask when choosing jewellery gifts.

If you're still exploring gifting ideas, our complete Guide to Buying Jewellery as a Gift covers every occasion in detail.

Personalised Name & Initial Necklaces

If I had to choose one jewellery gift that new mums never forget, it would be a personalised necklace. Whether engraved with a child’s full name, a single initial, or adorned with tiny diamonds, these pieces carry powerful emotional weight.

• Diamond name necklaces – Argent & Asher’s bestseller. They sparkle yet remain personal, making them wearable every day.
• Gold initial pendants – perfect for layering and subtle for those who prefer understated jewellery.
• Engraved bar necklaces – modern, sleek, and ideal for mums who love minimalism.

Trend insight: According to Vogue, personalised name and initial jewellery continues to be one of the biggest jewellery trends in 2025, especially among millennial mums who want something modern but deeply sentimental.

Client story: A client once told me, " I put on my diamond name necklace the day my son was born and I haven't taken it off since. It makes me feel like I'm carrying him with me, even when I'm apart.

Birthstone Jewellery

Birthstones have long been associated with love, luck and family. They make particularly meaningful gifts for new mys because each gemstone represents a baby's birth month.

• Birthstone necklaces – single stones or cluster pendants.
• Stackable rings – perfect for families who may add more children later; you can simply add another ring to the set.
• Family tree pendants – symbolic and timeless.

Trend insight: Stuller reports that stackable birthstone rings are one of the biggest ongoing trends, they allow mums to wear something stylish now but also evolve their jewellery as the family grows.

Client story: One mum chose three birthstone rings for her children, saying, “Every time I look at my hands, I see my family story.”

Symbolic Jewellery Keepsakes

Keepsake jewellery speaks to the heart. It’s chosen not just for beauty but for what it represents.

• Infinity bracelets – symbolising endless love.
• Eternity necklaces – a circle with no beginning or end, representing family.
• Lockets with photos – still a favourite; now often updated with minimalist design.
• Custom keepsake necklaces – engraved with a baby’s initials or even hand-drawn footprints.

Trend insight: Unusual keepsakes such as breast milk jewellery are emerging on platforms like Etsy. While not for everyone, it shows how deeply mums crave symbolic jewellery that carries a personal connection.

Expert note: When choosing keepsake jewellery, always opt for precious metals like 9ct or 18ct gold so the piece lasts for generations.

Diamond & Everyday Essentials

Some gifts are chosen because they’re timeless. Diamond earrings, simple gold chains, and solitaire pendants are versatile pieces that new mums can wear from nursery runs to evening dinners.

• Diamond studs – classic and effortless.
• Gold chains – perfect for layering with personalised pendants.
• Diamond solitaire pendants – timeless, chic, and meaningful.

Cost insight: Diamond studs can range from £500 to £5,000+, depending on size and quality. Even the smaller options, however, feel incredibly special.

Problems to avoid: Be sure to choose screw-back or secure settings for studs, new mums often appreciate peace of mind with jewellery that won’t easily fall out.

Luxury Jewellery to Mark the Moment

For some families, motherhood is celebrated with a true heirloom piece. This is often where “push present jewellery” comes in, a gift from a partner marking love, gratitude, and a new beginning.

• Diamond tennis bracelets – classic heirloom choice.
• Bespoke bangles – engraved with names, dates, or symbols.
• Custom diamond name necklaces – combining luxury with personalisation.

Trend insight: At Argent + Asher I've noticed more new mums choosing bold coloured gemstones in 2025, sapphires, rubies and emeralds are especially popular. These stones symbolise protection, passion and wisdom, making them perfect for meaningful new mum jewellery.

Client story: One partner commissioned a diamond tennis bracelet engraved inside with their baby’s birth date. He told me, “It was important she had something to wear forever that marked the moment our family began.”

Jewellery Trends New Mums Love in 2025

• Personalisation: Names, initials, and custom engravings dominate.
• Stacking: Rings, bracelets and layered chains allow mums to build their story over time.
• Bold colour: Sapphires, emeralds, and rubies are rising in popularity as meaningful alternatives to diamonds.
• Sentimental minimalism: Small, everyday pendants with huge emotional impact.

External style guides, like Vogue’s Mother’s Day Jewellery edit, or The Knot's best jewellery gifts for new mums, show that even luxury brands are leaning heavily into personalisation and meaning, proof that this movement isn’t just a fleeting trend.

FAQs: Jewellery Gifts for New Mums

What is a push present?

A push present is a meaningful gift, often jewellery, given to a new mum to celebrate the arrival of her baby.

When should you give jewellery gifts to new mums ?

Some partners gift at the hospital, others wait for a quiet moment at home.

Who usually gives new mums jewellery gifts?

Traditionally, it’s from a partner, but close family and friends sometimes contribute.

Why choose jewellery over other gifts?

Unlike flowers or chocolates, jewellery lasts a lifetime. It’s wearable and meaningful every single day.

What’s the typical budget for jewellery gifts?

Personalised jewellery often starts at £200–£500, while diamond or bespoke designs can reach several thousand.

What jewellery styles are trending for new mums right now?

Birthstone stacking rings, lockets, diamond studs, and personalised pendants are among the most popular.

How do I know what style of jewellery she’ll love?

Pay attention to what she usually wears. If she loves dainty gold, an engraved pendant will suit. If she leans bold, a chunky gemstone piece might be perfect.

Conclusion

Choosing the right jewellery gift for a new mum is about meaning, not just materials. From a personalised diamond name necklace to a delicate birthstone pendant, the piece you choose will carry her story forever.

As I always tell Argent & Asher clients: “It’s not just jewellery, it’s the memory of motherhood, made wearable.”

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