How to Shop for Jewelry for Mother's Day

When Mother's Day comes around, children everywhere scramble to find the perfect present to show their mother that they care. Flowers, perfume, makeup and even spa treatments are common gifts. For those who really want to splurge for Mother's Day, however, few gifts are as extravagant and elegant as jewelry. Whether you want to buy your mom a ring or beautiful earrings, you're going to need to know where to shop.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Jewelry store

1. Get your mother's measurements. You'll need to know her finger, neck, wrist or ankle size before you can shop for jewelry. You can find this information out in a number of ways: take a piece of jewelry she already owns for measurement, or simply ask someone who already has the answer.

2. Shop for jewelry that features your mother's birthstone. May is the emerald, September is the sapphire, and so on. You can speak to a jeweler for more information about the different birthstones, or go to JewelryMall.com (see Resources below).

3. Find out what type of stone cut your mother likes. Gems are cut in a variety of different ways (princess and Tiffany, for example). Some gems also look better when cut in specific ways, so speak to your jeweler for more information about which cuts are best.

4. Get your mother jewelry that's mature. While it may be cute to get your mother a bracelet that includes a "#1 Mom" charm, it's unlikely she'll wear it. Keep it simple and elegant and it'll go over well.

5. Create a budget for Mother's Day. Jewelry can be incredibly expensive depending on what you want and where you go, so be ready to spend.

6. Choose QVC.com for Mother's Day jewelry gifts (see Resources below). In addition to a terrific selection of jewelry, QVC hosts sales and incentives for those who shop during the Mother's Day holiday.

Tips & Warnings

• Enlist the help of your father or your siblings when you shop for jewelry. You can have them distract your mother so you can place or hide her gift in a special spot, or even use them to get her out of the house while you decorate for the day. In addition, you can use their help to find out what type of jewelry would be the most enjoyable for your mom.
• Always double-check the return policy at the jewelry shop you choose. If a ring doesn't fit or your mother doesn't like it, can you return it? What happens if a stone falls out of its setting? These are questions you should ask when you shop for jewelry for Mother's Day.

Resources

• Buy jewelry at QVC.com
• Birthstone information