After a birth, the home fills up with gifts. Rompers, cuddly toys, little shoes that are too small after three weeks. Almost everything belongs to the child. The woman who carried it for nine months usually receives a bouquet of flowers.
Yet the birth is her day, too. A piece of jewelry that commemorates it is something she will still wear long after the rompers have been passed on.
Jewelry with the child's name or initial is the most common birth gift
Engravable plates have room for a name, birth date, or time
If you prefer not to wear numbers, choose a heart or the baby's zodiac sign
The eternity ring is a grander gesture and is worn alongside the wedding ring
For daily life with a baby, short necklaces, flat pendants, and flat rings are most practical
Gold lasts longer and can be passed on to the child later
An eternity ring for the birth
A birth is a special occasion that calls for something significant. An eternity ring features stones all the way around, with no beginning and no end. It is usually worn next to the wedding ring, where it continues the story that began with the wedding.
For many couples, it is the gift to celebrate the birth of their first child. A ring that the woman wears every day anyway gets a second neighbor and a second meaning.
The child's name
A special gift for mom is a necklace with the child's name or their initial. When the next baby arrives, another letter can be added, allowing her to keep her children close to her at all times.
Choosing gold means giving something that lasts. A 14k gold pendant will endure for decades and can be passed on to the child whose initial it bears later on.
The initial is available as a pendant, as a finished necklace, and as a bracelet.
Space for an engraving
An engraving plate offers more space than a letter. The full name, the date of birth, the time or the weight. We recommend limiting it to two details so that the lettering remains large enough to be easily readable even in twenty years' time.
The plates are available in round, heart-shaped, with a guardian angel, or with two little baby feet. Usually, only the front is engraved, the back remains free. Many people use them later for a second child.
Symbols instead of words
Not every woman wants to wear a date around her neck. A heart is a reminder of the same thing without anyone else being able to read it. The baby's zodiac sign reveals the birth month without stating it.
Jewelry for everyday life with a baby
Little hands reach for everything that shines. What is just a piece of jewelry for adults becomes a toy for a baby. This is a deciding factor in which piece is actually worn every day.
Things to look out for:
- Short necklaces stay out of reach, long chains are quickly pulled
- Flat pendants don't press into the skin when the child sleeps on your chest
- Rings without high settings won't get caught on any blankets
- Smooth edges are more pleasant when a baby grabs for them
These sound like small details, but they determine whether a piece of jewelry gets worn or just lies in the drawer.
Frequently asked questions about gifts
What should you give a mother for the birth?
Most commonly, jewelry related to the child. A necklace with an initial, an engraved plate with the name and date of birth, or a ring. What matters is less the piece itself and more the possibility of personalizing it.
What can be engraved on an engraving plate?
Name, date of birth, time, height, and weight. We recommend two pieces of information so that the font remains large enough. The back is often left empty for another child.
How does an engraving work?
For all engravable products, you can add the engraving directly in the shop. There, you can choose the side, the text, the font, and, if desired, a symbol.
Should I choose gold or silver?
That depends on what the wearer usually wears. Those who have silver rings and necklaces should best stick to that so that everything matches. The advantage of gold is that it doesn't tarnish, which is why it is often passed on to the next generation.
When should you give the gift?
In the hospital, during the first few weeks at home, or at the christening. All three times are common.
What should you give for the second child?
Usually an addition to the existing piece, i.e., a second letter or a second engraving plate.
Our tips for choosing
A few things will help you decide, regardless of which piece you eventually choose.
- First, consider what the mother usually wears. If she has silver necklaces, she will usually be happy with silver as well, and vice versa.
- Limit the engraving to two pieces of information. The name and birth date are sufficient and will remain easy to read in twenty years' time.
- In everyday life with a baby, short necklaces and flat pendants prove to be the best choice because they stay out of reach and don't press into the skin.
- Allow some lead time for the engraving, especially if you need the gift to be ready by a specific date.
- Check whether the piece can be added to later. With a second child, a second letter is often added.
There is no such thing as a "correct" gift for the birth of a child. There is only one that suits the woman receiving it. If you are unsure, feel free to visit one of our 20 branches. We can look at what might be suitable together.
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