It will soon be Mother’s Day on March 30, and it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate your Mum with a meaningful gift. 

While it’s traditional to buy flowers, these will quickly fade and you may prefer to accompany them with a lasting token of love and appreciation. Jewellery is a classic choice, such as our beautiful silver love spoon pendant range. 

Welsh love spoons are rich in history and symbolism. The craft dates back to the 17th century when they were first carved by young men to give as love tokens to a girl that they hoped to marry. The handles of the wooden spoons were carved with an intricate design that carried a special meaning, such as hearts, anchors, crosses and flowers.

In recent years, the craft has been revived and reinvigorated with fresh designs. The love spoons now symbolise not just romantic love, but also the love between families and friends, and are bought as presents to celebrate milestone occasions. 

The love spoon designs have also been translated into our exclusive silver jewellery range. Here is a guide to choosing and presenting these special items for a Mother’s Day gift. 

Matching mother & daughter sets

If you are a daughter looking for a unique way to celebrate your special bond with your Mum, a matching mother and daughter love spoon jewellery set is a thoughtful and enduring way to do this. Even if you are not able to spend a lot of time with your Mum, the jewellery will always remind you of your shared connection. 

You can wear the jewellery everyday or save it for special occasions, as the versatile designs will complement both casual and more formal or dressy outfits equally well. Choose between a feminine pendant necklace with an intertwined hearts or daffodil symbol, or an elegant pair of drop earrings.  

If you do not wear jewellery yourself, you could also consider buying a matching mother and  grandmother or granddaughter set if you are blessed with an extended family. 

Matching necklace & earring sets

If you are a son (or just can’t decide between them), then you may wish to consider a matching necklace and earring set for your Mum. This will create a lovely symbol of unity and is a stylish and sophisticated way to draw together any outfit. The pieces can be worn together or separately for a versatile gift that will last a lifetime. 

Presenting the gifts

The jewellery is presented in an elegant box, which you may choose to gift wrap and give to you Mum with traditional Mother’s Day presents such as flowers and chocolates. You may also wish to include a handwritten note explaining the symbolism and history of the love spoon design for a more personal touch.