A fitting Christmas gift for Mom is jewelry with a link to her family: her child’s birthstone, her own birthstone or a cultured freshwater pearl. At By Carola, necklaces with genuine gemstones start at €90 in 925 sterling silver and €95 in 14K gold filled, pearl necklaces at €70.
The best Christmas gift for Mom is rarely the most expensive one. It is the one in which she finds her family again. A necklace with her child’s birthstone can do that, and she wears it every day.
Here is the idea step by step: which stone belongs to which month, how it works with two or three children, and what fits if Mom likes things simple.
“The question is not what Mom still needs. The question is what she likes to be reminded of.”
I. A Christmas gift for Mom: her child’s birthstone.
The idea is simple. Every month has a stone, and Mom wears the stone of the month her child was born in. Nobody can tell from the necklace what it means. She knows, and that is enough.
Twelve months, twelve stones
| Birth month | Stone | Color |
|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | dark red |
| February | Amethyst | violet |
| March | Aquamarine | light blue |
| April | Rock crystal | clear |
| May | Emerald | green |
| June | Pearl, moonstone | white, shimmering |
| July | Ruby | red |
| August | Peridot | light green |
| September | Sapphire | blue |
| October | Tourmaline | black to pink |
| November | Citrine | golden yellow |
| December | Turquoise | blue-green |
Click a stone to see the matching pieces. There is currently no piece for September.
If the child was born in September, it gets harder. The classic stone is sapphire, and we do not carry it at the moment. In that case, Mom’s own birthstone or a pearl works well. All months and their stories are in the guide Birthstones by month.
The idea suits a first Christmas as a mom especially well. The child is a few weeks or months old, and its stone stays with her from then on.
II. Two children, two necklaces.
With two or three children, it works with one necklace per child in different lengths. The shorter one sits at 40 cm (15.7 in), the longer one at 45 cm (17.7 in). At the neck, that leaves two to three centimeters between the stones. So they sit one below the other and do not knock against each other.
We do not offer a single necklace with several stones, and we do not engrave. The stone says what a name would otherwise say. How to combine two necklaces is explained in the article on layering two or three necklaces. For several pieces, take a look at the DIY bundle.
Two stones, two lengths
Five centimeters of difference in length leave two to three centimeters between the stones at the neck.
III. Jewelry for a mom who likes it simple.
Not every mom wants to wear her children around her neck. Some like it simple. Then her own birthstone or a pearl is the better Christmas gift. Freshwater pearls belong to June and go with almost anything, from a wool sweater to a blouse.
The oval pearl hangs from a head pin with a loop wrapped by hand. On Heart, Moon and Star, the pearl slides directly on the chain. How to recognize good pearls is explained in the article on cultured freshwater pearls and their quality.
From the Perla collection
Oval Cultured Pearl Necklace
Cultured freshwater pearl on a fine chain, in 925 sterling silver or 14K gold filled. Matching earrings are available.
€70 to €90
IV. Gold or silver, 40 or 45 cm.
With Mom, you usually know already. If not, look at her wedding ring and the earrings she wears every day, and stay with that color. At By Carola, silver means 925 sterling silver and gold means 14K gold filled.
For length, 45 cm (17.7 in) is the safe choice; it goes with a blouse, sweater or turtleneck. The 40 cm (15.7 in) sits closer to the neck. The pearl necklaces Heart, Moon and Star are adjustable, so you cannot go wrong there. More on this in the article on the right chain length.
V. Christmas gifts for Mom, mother-in-law and Grandma: ideas with prices.
For whom, what and at what price
| For whom | Idea | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mom | Birthstone necklace with her child’s stone | from €90 in silver, from €95 in gold filled |
| Mom of two | two necklaces in 40 and 45 cm | from €90 each |
| Mother-in-law | Oval Cultured Pearl Necklace or pearl earrings | €70 to €90 |
| Grandma | necklace with the birthstone of her first grandchild | from €90 |
| You are not sure | Gift card, arrives by email | €50 to €250 |
Prices come straight from the shop and are always up to date.
If you are giving together as siblings, one necklace per child is a good idea, each with its own stone. Or pool your money for a necklace and matching earrings.
VI. Order deadlines and packaging.
Order deadlines for Christmas 2026
Dec 16
Germany
Dec 14
Austria and Switzerland
Dec 9
Other EU countries
After that
Gift card by email
Recommended order dates based on the DHL Christmas deadlines. Delivery times are not guaranteed.
Every necklace is made by hand after you order, which takes 2 to 3 business days. For Mom’s Christmas gift to be under the tree in time, these dates apply in 2026. For countries outside the EU, order as early as you can.
Every piece comes in a jewelry box with a card and a polishing cloth. You can add a gift note free of charge and have the gift delivered straight to Mom’s address. More on the page Gift a necklace with meaning.
Good to know
What you get and what you don’t.
01
Genuine stones, real pearls.
The stones in the Signature collection are genuine gemstones, and the pearls are cultured freshwater pearls.
02
Two metals.
925 sterling silver or 14K gold filled. You choose by the color she wears.
03
Made by hand since 2019.
Every necklace is made in Germany after you order and ships after 2 to 3 business days.
04
No engraving, no names.
The stone carries the meaning. Whoever wears it knows what it stands for.
A Christmas gift for Mom does not have to explain anything. If she puts the necklace on in the morning and thinks of her child for a moment, it has done its job.
A stone cannot do more than that, and it does not have to.
Carola
For every month there is a matching birthstone necklace. You will find pearl jewelry in the Perla collection. More pieces to give are in the Jewelry Gifts collection.
View birthstone necklaces
