Welcome to the third of 12 posts from the 2012 Holiday Gift Buying Guide from AmberTortoise Jewelry.

Below you will find the top 5 gifts for Mom!

Check out the full 2012 Holiday Gift Buying Guide for the top 5 gifts for everyone else on your holiday list.

Our Moms are one of the most special people in our lives. Choosing just the right gift that shows her how much you love and appreciate her can make her feel just as special as she is. We’ve put together 5 gifts for Mom that will do just that!

Below are the Top 5 Gifts for Mom that she will definitely love and will show her how special you know that she is.

1. Swirl Cuff Bracelet

Whether she likes things modern or classic, dainty or bold, she is sure to love this swirl cuff bracelet.

Solid .925 Sterling Silver in a bright silver finish, this bracelet measures .75″ wide and is adjustable to fit any wrist size.

It is beautiful worn alone or layered with other bracelets- it is a piece she will wear every day!

I asked my Mom if she could pick only one piece of jewelry from my site, what would it be- and this is what she picked. If my Mom loves this bracelet, I know yours will too!

Price: Normally $147, you can enjoy this bracelet for 15% off by entering code HolidayGift12 at checkout. Limited quantities available.

Packaging: This beautiful bracelet comes packaged in a sage AmberTortoise box- perfect for gifting.

Click here to view the sterling silver swirl cuff bracelet- to purchase or add to your wish list.

2. Elegant Diamond-Cut Twisted Necklace Chain

This unique necklace chain features a 1.25mm Snake Chain twisted with a 1.5mm Diamond-Cut Ball Chain. Beautiful, elegant, and something a little different!

It has a beautiful bright silver finish and fantastic shine.

It is the perfect chain that she can wear alone or that she can pair with any sterling silver pendant.

Available in the length of your choice- 16″, 18″, or 20″.

Price: Normally $56-$62 depending on length, you can enjoy this elegant diamond-cut twisted chain necklace for 15% off by entering code HolidayGift12 at checkout.

Also enjoy a 15% discount on any pendant from our website to pair with this necklace chain. Enter code HolidayGift12 at checkout.

Packaging: This chain comes packaged in a sheer green organza bag- perfect for gifting.

Click here to view this diamond-cut twisted necklace chain- to purchase or add to your wish list.

3. Custom Mother’s Pendant Necklace

AmberTortoise Jewelry’s custom Mother’s Pendant Necklace features a beautiful textured circle which is hand wire-wrapped with the birthstones of each child or family member. The pendant hangs from an elegant 18″ Venetian Box chain.

The circle represents eternal love and the gemstones represent each child, a truly symbolic and special gift that Mom will cherish for a lifetime! Each one is unique, just as every family is unique.

Each pendant is handmade to order using micro-faceted 3mm-4mm Grade AAA precious and semi-precious stones, and .925 Sterling Silver.

They come with a custom story card that explains what the Mother’s Pendant is and the meaning behind each of the gemstones in her unique custom pendant.

These necklaces make excellent gifts for any Mom- your Mom, your Grandmother, and your friends or coworkers who are Moms or expecting Moms.

Price: Normally $68 each, you can gift a custom Mother’s pendant for 15% off by entering code HolidayGift12 at checkout. But order quickly, limited quantities can be made and these sell out fast every year.

Packaging: The pendant necklace comes packaged in a sage AmberTortoise gift box- perfect for gifting.

Click here to view the Mother’s Pendant necklace and select the gemstones to be used in your custom gift for Mom.

4. Black Pave Snowflake Pendant Necklace

A beautiful sterling silver snowflake is topped with a sparkling black pave rhinestone bead in this original AmberTortoise creation.

The pendant measures 1.5″ long and hangs from a sterling silver venetian box chain. It can be worn with a pair of jeans or a little black dress- this necklace will go with anything.

Elegant, unique, and full of sparkle, this necklace is perfect for the winter season and for any New Year’s celebration.

Available in your choice of length- 16″, 18″ or 20″.

Price: Normally $58, enjoy this necklace for 15% off by entering code HolidayGift12 at checkout.

Packaging: The snowflake necklace come packaged in a sage AmberTortoise gift box- perfect for gifting.

Click here to view the black pave snowflake pendant necklace- to purchase or add to your wish list.

5. Red Velvet Bali Pendant Necklace and Earring Set

Gorgeous faceted Red Ruby Quartz and .925 Sterling Silver Bali Beads are combined in this hand-formed teardrop pendant and hoop earring jewelry set. The pendant measures 1.5″ long and hangs from a sterling silver Venetian box chain. The hoop earrings are petite and measure 1″ in diameter.

The color of the beads is amazing- in direct sunlight, it is a beautiful bright red and in darker or indirect light, it appears a deep dark crimson red. A truly eye-catching set of jewelry, yet something that can be worn everyday.

Perfect colors for the holiday season, in a set she can wear all year long.

Available as a matching set or individually in the necklace length of your choice.

Price: Normally $79, you can enjoy this necklace and earring set for 15% off by entering code HolidayGift12 at checkout.

Packaging: This jewelry set comes packaged in a sage AmberTortoise gift box- perfect for gifting.

Click here to view this red velvet Bali pendant and earring jewelry set- to purchase or add to your wish list.

I hope this guide to the top 5 gifts for Mom makes your holiday shopping a little easier this year!

Be sure to check out our other 11 gift guides- we guarantee you will find some amazing and perhaps unexpected gifts to make everyone on your list happy this holiday season.

Want a sneak peak at all of the products we are recommending this holiday season? Click here (but be sure to wait for the blog post to get your special holiday pricing).

I’d love to hear what you think. Which of the gifts above would be best for your Mom? Which would you like to receive yourself?

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Happy Holidays from AmberTortoise Jewelry!