You probably know that Mother’s Day is only a few weeks away, many misguided sons and daughters will drop large sums on mother’s jewelry that will most likely never make it out of the jewelry box again. That’s right, the terrible exchange is the gift’s fate if you are lucky. This scene plays out for each of us at least once because, let’s face it, we are really bad at understanding our parents’ taste in jewelry. So here’s some handy tips for choosing jewelry on Mother’s Day. First off, start with doing some research. What is your mom’s favorite piece? What is her most appealing pendant? These are the pieces she wears out to the opera, or on her anniversary, or whenever she is feeling reminiscent for “the old days.” Now that you know what she wears on her own, choose a jewelry piece that accessorizes her favorite. That’s right, it’s that easy to wiggle your way into her good graces with this tip! Of course, there are more ways to personalize the gift. One popular choice for women today is monogrammed silver jewelry. Personalizing is not just for teens these days. You can pick out an elegant silver charm and find a fun quote or phrase that is sure to catch her eye. This could be a passage from the Torah, or a quote by the Beatles. The limits are only your own imagination. Another impossible-to-lose suggestion for warming her heart is with birthstone jewelry. Of course, you have to make sure her birthstone is something she enjoys. In other words, re-read my first tip in this article.). So, this Mother’s Day, try these tactics and you may find some great Mother’s Day jewelry that your Mother will never forget.