Baby (Mama) Jewelry

It's such a cruel paradox: right after you've had a baby, you have the most need to feel pretty and wear something special, but you can't put on your favorite necklace/earrings/bracelet to get you out of your post-partum sartorial doldrums because a) you're afraid you'll scratch or somehow maim the baby, b) you're afraid the baby will choke on your Grandma Pearl's locket, and/or c) you'd like the holes in your ears to remain intact. If you know a new mom who has a birthday/anniversary/Wednesday coming up and you would like to get her something that she can wear right now, fortunately for you, there are some options for jewelry out there if you get creative enough. Repeat after me: smooth, short, and durable. Nothing sharp, nothing hangy, and nothing delicate. Observe:

If you're giving a new mom earrings, unless she specifically tells you not to, get her studs. Here are 2 selections that say "I'm still hip even though I have 3 coats of vomit on my shirt."

Left: Mix & Match Studs by Wendy Nichol; Right: Geometric Shield Earrings by Hash and Cheese

Rings are almost never a bad idea for new moms (unless they're sharp or protrude too much). I am loving the rough feel of these beauties:

Left: Diamond Slice Ring by Priyanka Sodhi; Right: Rose Cut London Blue Topaz Ring by Janish Jewels (do you hear that? It's the sound of me coveting this ring.)

Normally, I wouldn't advise getting a necklace for someone with a baby, but these fabric beauties are an exception.

Left: Natural with Black Stripe Necklush; Right: Snake Corset Fabric Necklace by Thief and Bandit (this may not be great if she has a kid who is prone to heavy pulling due to the metal chain and clasp, but it is so pretty that maybe she could wear it while her baby naps)

If she's into whimsy, look no further:

Left: Crayon Rings by Timothy Liles at the Curiosity Shoppe (especially good if she has an older kid who she wants to keep entertained while she's attending to the new baby); Right: Classic Vanishing Timex Watch (those naps aren't going to schedule themselves!)

Also, let's talk about these two beauties from A Alicia. They're hand-knitted, gorgeous, and perfect for any new mom. I had finished this post and was saw A Alicia's work in N.E.E.T. magazine (http://www.neetmagazine.com/), and I couldn't stop myself from coming back and adding them.

Left: Six Cord Knitted Necklace; and Right: Plait Necklace in Knitted Cord and Vintage Chain (I am so into this, I may have to pick up my knitting needles and needle-nosed pliers...), both by A Alicia

See? Smooth, short, and durable. Now that you've got the hang of it, go out there and make a new mom's day!

Comments

[Mo]

That blue topaz ring makes my heart sing. And I don't even really do jewelry to often. I don't have babies though. I should probably have one or two to increase my chances of getting it as a gift.

[miya]

Good idea, Mo! I mean, it seems like the easiest way, right?

[Meg Blocker]

That topaz ring is INSANE. Want, want, want. But I am not willing to procreate in order to get it. Babysit, maybe.