Mother's Day 2017 Gift Guide

Whether for your own mother, a new mother, or the mother of your children, jewelry makes a meaningful and perfect gift for Mother's Day.  The Stacey Fay shop has one-of-a-kind antique and vintage jewels, symbolic handmade pieces, and special custom designs available - see below for this year's best picks, be sure to visit the shop to see others, and be in touch to create a custom piece.

Vintage & Antique Lockets

You can't go wrong with lockets for Mother's Day! Whether one with "Mom" across the front, or one with a sentimental buckle motif, you're sure to find the perfect one. [caption id="attachment_4795" align="alignnone" width="225"] Can you get a locket that is any more perfect for the holiday?[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4794" align="alignnone" width="225"] Beautifully engraved Art Deco gold filled locket.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4793" align="alignleft" width="225"] Gold over sterling silver oval locket with a unique shield engraving in the center.[/caption]                     [caption id="attachment_4796" align="alignnone" width="225"] A rare and old Victorian sterling locket with a buckle motif. Since buckles, or belts, loop in on themselves, they symbolize eternal love.[/caption]

Custom Mother's Necklaces

A bestseller is the custom Mother's Necklace, made-to-order.  I can stamp many different combinations of letters and symbols, and can even offer different shapes for the outline of the piece. Be in touch to get started on yours. [caption id="attachment_4815" align="alignnone" width="300"] Two kids with the same initials resulted in this clever nameplate![/caption] [caption id="attachment_4816" align="alignnone" width="300"] You cannot get much cuter than this "Great Grammy" necklace with a rose wax seal in front[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4814" align="alignnone" width="300"] A heart shaped charm with a loving term of endearment[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4813" align="alignnone" width="225"] A bunny he asked for and a bunny he received! A sentimental charm with the initials of the new baby.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4817" align="alignnone" width="300"] Simple and sweet combination of a single initial and a flower wax seal charm[/caption]

Vintage Tokens of Affection

Mother's Day is to honor the women who gave us love, helped us grow, and are ushering in the next generation.  The shop has many different jewelry pieces with the most common and adored symbols of love. [caption id="attachment_4797" align="alignnone" width="225"] A handpainted rose under glass, in a vintage 800 silver setting[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4798" align="alignnone" width="225"] A WWII "Lady Liberty" heart shaped necklace, made from a mercury dime.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4799" align="alignnone" width="225"] A sweet and simple gold puffy heart charm necklace. As classic as it is versatile.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4800" align="alignnone" width="300"] If she likes fun pieces, she will love this kitschy ruby and diamond "love" ring[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4801" align="alignnone" width="300"] Classic and stackable gold diamond heart band.[/caption]

Symbolic Wax Seal Necklaces

Each of our wax seal necklaces is made from a genuine antique stamp, most from the late 1800's, that were once used to seal letters of all kinds, including love letters. There are countless beautiful, meaningful wax seal charm necklaces which make for a perfect Mother's Day gift. [caption id="attachment_4591" align="alignnone" width="200"] A rose is the most classic symbol of love and affection, and this necklace is extremely versatile as well.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4272" align="alignnone" width="300"] A dove descends upon two hearts, symbolizing two souls, two hearts linked forever[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4266" align="alignnone" width="300"] "L'Amour" - French for love[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4253" align="alignnone" width="200"] Eye + Cupid + Yew Tree = I love you.[/caption]

Feminine Pieces At All Price Points

Last but certainly not least, sometimes you just need a beautiful Mother's Day gift for your wife or friend who is a new (or seasoned!) mother, and you don't necessarily need meaning behind it. ¬†Here are a few good options from the shop, at varying price points. [caption id="attachment_4804" align="alignnone" width="300"] Classic studs which she can wear even while attending to a newborn![/caption] [caption id="attachment_4805" align="alignnone" width="225"] A mystical and beautiful 1940's floating opal necklace[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4806" align="alignnone" width="225"] Simple and sweet vintage coral cameo earrings[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4807" align="alignnone" width="300"] Rare, collectible and beautiful Art Deco Czech glass earrings[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4808" align="alignnone" width="225"] An absolutely stunning Edwardian sunburst pearl and diamond brooch pendant necklace[/caption]                 [caption id="attachment_4810" align="alignnone" width="225"] Dainty and classic engraved sterling teardrop earrings[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4811" align="alignnone" width="225"] Any Art Deco lover will go wild for this 1920's celluloid bangle[/caption]