"I don't need anything." She says this every year. She doesn't mean it.

The problem with Mother's Day gifts isn't finding something. It's finding something she'll actually use. Flowers last a week. Chocolates disappear. Candles join the collection she's never lit. And most jewellery? Tarnishes, irritates her skin, or feels too "occasion-y" for normal life.

This guide is different. Everything here is built for daily wear – waterproof, won't irritate sensitive skin, handles washing up and gardening and swimming with grandkids. The kind of gift that becomes part of her routine instead of sitting in a box.

Why Jewellery Actually Works

Jewellery hits a useful middle ground. Personal, but you don't need to know her exact size. Lasts longer than anything perishable. Doesn't require scheduling like "experience" gifts.

The trick is choosing something she'll reach for regularly. That means practical: she can shower in it, garden in it, forget she's wearing it. Not something she treats like fine china.

A piece worn daily becomes invisible – in the best way. She stops noticing it's there. It's just part of getting dressed. That's when a gift stops being a gift and becomes hers.

Match the Gift to the Mum

All Under £50

Everything here costs less than a mediocre bunch of flowers from an upmarket florist. The difference: these last.

A £36 necklace worn twice a week for a year works out to about 35p per wear. That's not spending money – that's buying something she'll genuinely get value from. Quality materials (316L stainless steel, PVD coating) mean no tarnishing, no green fingers, no "why did this stop looking nice after a month."

Six Ideas for Different Mums

All from the Mother's Day collection. All waterproof. All under £50.

Celestia Hoops

£32 Daily Wear

The hoops she puts on and forgets about. Sized right – noticeable without catching on phones or hair. Gym, pool, shower, sleep. They handle it.

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Gaia Droppers

£34 Makes an Entrance

For mums who like a bit of drama. These get compliments. Dinner out, special occasions, Tuesdays when she feels like it. More personality than basic hoops, still comfortable enough for hours.

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Rainbow Beaded Necklace

£38 Colour Pop

Not every mum wants neutrals. This is for the one who'd pick the printed dress, the colourful scarf, the interestingly shaped vase. The beading has a handmade quality that makes it feel personal. Surprisingly versatile with plain tops.

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Black Crystal Sunburst Pendant

£36 Classic

Timeless without being boring. The sunburst with black crystal detail has a slight vintage feel – works with jumpers, dresses, work clothes, weekend clothes. The necklace equivalent of a good black jacket: goes with everything, always appropriate.

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Cuff Ring with Onyx

£34 Bold Choice

Statement rings aren't for every mum. But for the right one – the one who likes bold jewellery, who'd notice this in a shop window – it's perfect. The onyx keeps it sophisticated rather than loud. Looks expensive. Isn't.

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Bamboo Stacking Ring

£28 Under £30

£28. Quality doesn't require a big budget. The bamboo texture adds interest without being complicated. Wears well alone, stacks with rings she already has. Good option if you're getting her something else too and want to add a little extra.

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For Grandmothers and Mothers-in-Law

Same principles, few extra considerations.

Older skin is often more reactive. If she's mentioned jewellery "bothering" her lately, that's probably nickel. Everything here is nickel-free, so that problem's solved.

Heavy earrings hurt after a while – decades of pierced ears means earlobes aren't what they were. Lighter pieces are kinder. Studs and small hoops over big drops.

Fiddly clasps are frustrating for anyone. More so if fingers aren't as nimble as they used to be. Hinged closures beat tiny lobster claws.

And go classic over trendy. A simple pendant or pair of small hoops will get worn for years. This season's statement piece might not.

Getting It There on Time

Reading this on the 28th? Express can probably save you. A gift that arrives a day late but lasts years beats panic-flowers from the petrol station.

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Something That Lasts

Flowers die. Chocolates go. Another candle sits in a cupboard. Jewellery she wears every day? That stays.

Order by 24th March for delivery before Mother's Day. Free shipping, gift box included, 30-day returns if needed.