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First Mother's Day
About this design:
I have a soft spot for our newest custodian. He's 21 years old and was my 1st grade student 16 years ago. He has a 9 month old baby girl, so I suggested something special for his fiance for her first Mother's Day - pearl and birthstone bracelets for Mom and baby. I was going to get crystals to simulate the rubies for July, but he wanted the real thing. Luckily, my local bead store had some that didn't break the bank.
The baby's bracelet is too cute! Just 5".
Components:
rubies, fwp, sterling silverAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On May 06, 2011 at 8:13 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Jeanne, What a beautiful set, I’m sure the new mom will just love it, and what a lovely keepsake to keep for the baby!!!!
On May 06, 2011 at 8:22 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Thank you Karen! I really do love it myself.
I can’t wait till Monday to see what she says.
What’s great is I can add jump rings to adjust the baby’s bracelet as she grows.
On May 06, 2011 at 9:22 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Oh Jeanne, these are beautiful! And a wonderful idea for the new mom and baby!
On May 06, 2011 at 9:43 am #
Gina P - Delta Chick says:Jeanne, what a lovely set!
On May 06, 2011 at 10:25 am #
sunny chick says:So lovely and sweet!
On May 06, 2011 at 11:47 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Thank you Mary, Gina and Martha!
My thoughtful husband gave me an opal necklace for my first Mother’s Day 19 years ago. My daughter is an October baby.
On May 06, 2011 at 4:24 pm #
NY Bella says:This is a lovely set, Jeanne! I’m sure the new mommy will love this!
On May 06, 2011 at 5:56 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Gorgeous set !I,m sure she would like it!
On May 06, 2011 at 6:04 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Thank you! I want one of those faceted ruby barrels myself. Just might treat myself for my own July birthday.
On May 06, 2011 at 6:09 pm #
Diane Cauley says:This is sweet! Sure she will love them! Great design
On May 06, 2011 at 8:35 pm #
Cindy V says:What a beautiful idea and set! Wish I had a local bead store near me that sold those lovely gems!
On May 06, 2011 at 8:57 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:What a beautiful set … I’m sure she’ll love it!! SLS
On May 06, 2011 at 9:21 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Sweet!!
On May 06, 2011 at 9:54 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:You’re all so sweet!
Cindy – I love to go into the LBS and drool over all of her high end jewels. The young owner “inherited” many beautiful gems when she purchased the shop from the previous owner’s family.
On May 06, 2011 at 10:09 pm #
Little Round Chick says:A perfect gift for Mother and child.
Isn’t it shocking when a former student has children? Especially so for those of us who teach or taught Kindergarten and first grade.
On May 06, 2011 at 10:13 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Nancy- It shocks me when I have their children in class. It makes me feel old.
On May 06, 2011 at 10:15 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Great design and so pretty!!
On May 07, 2011 at 3:59 pm #
Cathy H Chocolate Chick says:Jeanne, what a great idea! These are just lovely and I’m sure they will be a big hit.
On May 07, 2011 at 8:40 pm #
Lynn g says:They are beautiful!!! he has good taste too!!!!!
On May 07, 2011 at 8:49 pm #
RubberT aka Plucky Chick says:Beautiful idea for mother’s day gift!! Beautiful design!!
On May 08, 2011 at 12:39 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Jeanne, these bracelets are so beautiful! I love the design and colors! What a fabulous idea!
On May 10, 2011 at 6:39 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:update!
The young mom loved the bracelets! She wants me to design her bridesmaids gifts. He wants a necklace and earrings to match the bracelets.
(and I still want one of those ruby barrels)
Thanks for the compliments,friends!
On May 10, 2011 at 6:42 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Woo Hoo!!!! What exciting news, Jeanne!!! We all knew the new mommy would love the bracelets, of course!
I’m not surprised at all that the new daddy wants you to complete the set for her! 
Bridesmaids gifts — what fun! Congrats on getting that commission, too! Is she giving you any guidelines for the design? You are one busy designer!
On May 10, 2011 at 6:56 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:We haven’t discussed it yet. Just spoke with the young man today, briefly. Had to run out of school early for a dr. app’t. I’ve had allergy related larygitis for a week. Imagine me- unable to talk. ;(
On Aug 19, 2011 at 11:55 am #
AJDesigns says:the bracelets are beautiful Congrats on the new commission