I don’t think I’ve ever done a Mother’s Day jewelry post before, but when I saw the Elisa Solomon Mama collection, I just knew I had to share it with you.

There’s something so touching and genuine about these pieces. Perhaps it’s the context: the fabulous Elisa, this collection’s designer, is expecting her own first child.

The Elisa Solomon Mama collection doesn’t have any of the gimmicks you often seen in jewelry marketed toward mothers – just the word “mama” in slightly childlike but still elegant balloon-style letters, embellished with two twinkling diamonds each.

Working mamas – or mamas who just like to look amazing – could wear these chic little pieces anywhere, with anything, from cocktail dresses to yoga pants.

I don’t have any kids myself, but I’ve watched some of my friends become mothers and it’s a profound change, even when you’re just watching from the outside. You go from not being anyone’s mother to being a mother all day, every day, for the rest of your life.

Isn’t that a transformation that deserves to be marked by a piece of jewelry? I think it is.

Ideally I would have shown you the Elisa Solomon Mama collection a week or two ago for those of you shopping for Mother’s Day presents…but I was too slow!

It’s okay: you can buy your mom a present anytime, just because. I also think that any of these would be the world’s sweetest baby shower gift.

And on that note: I’m off to meet my own family for a stroll around a garden followed by a BBQ! The garden stroll is our usual tradition, the BBQ is a recent addition due to the fact that my sister’s boyfriend makes the best burgers ever.

I hope that you all have a wonderful day, whether you’re celebrating Mother’s day for yourself, for your mom, for someone who feels like your mom, or whether it’s just another day to you.

Images c/o Elisa Solomon. 

 

I’ve been aware of Elisa Solomon’s jewelry for a while, but I didn’t realize the full extent of my love for her tiny, beautiful designs until I met them (and her!) in person recently at the JA New York Show. As soon as I had her pieces in my hands, I knew they were too fabulous not to share with you as soon as humanly possible.

As current events too frequently to remind us, there’s a lot of darkness in the world. Sometimes it’s nice to have something to put on that reminds you of all that is good, a portable talisman that calls to mind all things happy and bright whenever you look at it. That’s what you get in Elisa Solomon’s jewelry.

It’s even intentional! Here it is in a nutshell, in Elisa Solomon’s own words:

I want people to feel like smiling when they wear my jewelry.  I am drawn to color in my designs more than ever.  The latest world events feel terribly heavy and grim.  I try to make jewelry that makes you feel some joy and brightness. … I love what I do and my business is such a gratifying part of my life!

Elisa Solomon is a lifelong jewelry lover; she grew up learning to appreciate jewelry at her mother’s side, and then her passion blossomed into full flower when she began learning how to make it herself:

I have had a passion for jewelry since I was a little girl.  It definitely comes from my mom.  She introduced me to artisan, vintage, and fine jewelry from a young age.  When I started Jewelry and Metalsmithing classes during my first semester at The University of Michigan, it was a beautiful fit.  I interned every summer with various talented designers and learned so much from working and listening.

Elisa says that she’s especially passionate about creating designs that could serve as alternative bridal pieces for just the right brides and grooms who are looking for something a bit different – the pieces immediately above are actually in platinum, and any one of them would be an amazing wedding band.

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