It’s natural to think about moms this time of year as we prepare to celebrate them next month. You don’t have to look very far for the perfect token of appreciation. Plenty of local boutiques offer exquisite jewels that come from the most glorious mother of all.

beachy keen 
Pearls and stones in colors reminiscent of the sea set the tone for dreaming of warmer days.Shown above, clockwise from top: Pearl and diamond necklace, price upon request from Timekeepers Jewelry |14kt green gold ring with opal and diamonds, $3,089 from Glenn Betz Jewelers | Rose gold oval ring, $5,600 from Albarré Jewelry Multistrand prasiolite necklace, $8,100, turtle pin in mother of pearl, rock crystal and diamonds, $10,175; both from Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers | Octopus ring with pearl and diamonds, $3,840, multistrand Labradorite necklace, $2,560; both from Albarré Jewelry | 14kt rose gold ring with morganite and 40 round brilliant diamonds, $4,136 from Glenn Betz Jewelers | Tahitian pearl necklace, $3,450, with pink pearl clasp, $525, from Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers

sound your horns
These outstanding gold pieces make a powerful statement.Clockwise from top: 15-inch multilength 18kt yellow gold necklace with diamonds, price upon request from Genovese Jewelers | Jean Mahie 22kt yellow gold hand-hammered ring, $8,400 from Neiman Marcus | Sterling silver with gold plate Stardust pebble necklace, $88 from Glenn Betz Jewelers | Paul Morelli 18kt yellow gold and diamond mesh earrings, $39,000 from Neiman Marcus | 14kt gold and turquoise flower ring, price upon request from Timekeepers Jewelry Jean Mahie 22kt yellow gold hand-hammered earrings, $7,800 from Neiman Marcus | 14kt bee pin, price upon request from Timekeepers Jewelry | Stackable flower rings in 14kt rose, yellow and white gold with diamonds, price upon request from Genovese Jewelers | Shed antlers from twigs & MOSS

star gazer
 Drawing inspiration from the galaxy, these pieces have us seeing stars.


Clockwise from top left: 18kt gold Constellation cuff bracelets with diamonds, large for $13,800 or medium for $13,500, 18kt gold Plume pendant, $6,500, 18kt gold Constellation medium dome ring with diamonds, $2,990, 18kt gold Constellation medium dome ring, $2,500, 18kt gold Constellation hoop earrings with moonstone, $8,988; all available at Adam Foster Fine Jewelry and Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers

call of nature
Exude warmth with earth-inspired tones and natural materials.

Clockwise from top right: Ebony chain link necklace, $3,000 from Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers | K. Brunini twig cuff in sterling silver with diamonds, $4,500, K. Brunini opal twig cuff in sterling silver, $2,925; both from Neiman Marcus | 18kt gold caterpillar pin with lapis, $3,125 from Albarré Jewelry | K. Brunini koroit opal cuffs, $8,775 each from Neiman Marcus | Labradorite and diamond ring, $1,525 from Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers | K. Brunini opal earrings, $9,850, K. Brunini opal and acorn carved wooden bead necklace, $17,825; both from Neiman Marcus | White birch logs from twigs & MOSS

coal goals
No need to search for something super rare; diamonds are still a girl’s best friend.


Clockwise from top right: 18kt white gold bracelet with 540 round diamonds, 14kt white gold tennis bracelet with 34 round diamonds, 14kt white gold Martini halo earrings with round diamonds, butterfly cluster ring with 120 round pavé diamonds and three marquise diamonds, Gabriel and Co. hammered silver bangle with diamonds, 14kt white gold eternity band with 15 round diamonds, 18kt white gold crossover ring with 130 round diamonds and 79 baguette diamonds, 18kt white gold earrings with 152 round diamonds and 142 BG diamonds; all prices upon request from Genovese Jewelers

on fire 
Set the day or night ablaze with fiery stones.

Clockwise from top center: Sylva & Cie fire opal earrings, $19,125 from Neiman Marcus | Amber necklace, $1,330 from Albarré Jewelry | Round sunstone ring, $3,300 from Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers | Adam Foster Bespoke 18kt gold and radiant lemon yellow topaz cocktail ring, $12,500, available at Adam Foster Fine Jewelry and Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers | Pyrite and diamond cube ring, $3,900 from Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers | Red Chinese marquetry cuff by Silvia Furmanovich, $11,400 from Neiman Marcus | Fire opal drop earrings, $8,400 from Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers | Adam Foster Bespoke 18kt gold and citrine pendant, $32,500, available at Adam Foster Fine Jewelry and Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers | Stump struck by lightning from twigs & MOSS