Sometimes there is nothing more special than a pendant to show your pride in being a mother. Whether it's for a sentimental gift, a birthday present or Mothers' Day present, Christmas or 'just because', the best mum necklaces are perfect for capturing a mother's love.
From sterling silver to gold, there are so many styles available, plus you can even get personalised jewellery or matching bracelets too - how cute! Don't forget to think about the chain sizes, what type of closure it has and whether it's adjustable, as you'll want to be able to put it on easily.
Editor's choice:
•Best for personalisation: The Duchess Necklace - Buy now from Merci Maman Boutique
•Best for hand-stamped: PrettySerendipityCo Personalised Necklace For Mummy - Buy now from Etsy
•Best for a budget: Mother and Daughter Infinity Circles Necklace - Buy now from Not On The High Street**
•Best for everyday use: Mama Coin Necklace -** Buy now from John Lewis
These sentimental necklaces are perfect for your mum, yourself or your new mummy mate, with plenty of trendy and beautiful options to choose from. We've selected the best options for every budget and preference, so you can find one you'll adore.
The best mum necklaces 2023
Best for personalisation
www.mercimamanboutique.com
Made popular by Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge wore this necklace to celebrate the birth of Prince George. Choose a boy or a girl charm to sit alongside the disc and mini heart charms then pick an initial for the mini heart and add baby’s name to be hand-engraved with his or her date of birth on the disc. If there's more than one child, you can have their names and dates of birth engraved on the disc, and put up to 3 girl or boy charms on the chain as well.
One reviewer said: "The perfect gift for my daughter who has just became a first-time mum. Great quality and looks fantastic. The necklace turned out exactly like I hoped; I couldn't be happier with the engraving... so perfect. Also loved the gift box and gift bag; very nice touch. Worth every penny!"
Pros
- Can choose engravings for the disc and charm
- Different chain style available
Cons
- Extras cost more
| Size: | 45, 60 or 80cm (chain), 2 x 2cm (Disc), 1.5 x 1.5cm (Girl, Boy), 1 x 1cm (Mini Heart) |
| Material: | 18K champagne gold plated, 925 sterling silver or 18K rose gold plated |
Best for a heart
This necklace is made with fine sterling silver material and comes with an engraved charm. You can also get a matching bracelet and choose from the multiple colour options! How cute?
One reviewer said: "I am so chuffed with this. It’s a Christmas present for my Nana and I already know she’ll absolutely love it. she doesn’t often wear necklaces but this is exactly her style so I hope she will and the wording on it is beautiful, but quite small so I hope she can read it. It arrived fast and is beautifully presented. Haven’t taken it out of the box as I want it to be new for her but it looks great from what I can see."
Pros
- Hypoallergenic
- Range of pendant colour options
Cons
- Some reviewers say it's quite thin
| Size: | 18inch or 20inch (chain options), 29mm x 21mm (pendant) |
| Material: | Sterling silver, 5A cubic zircon |
Best for hand-stamped
www.etsy.com
A beautifully unique piece of jewellery that any mum can wear with pride. This personalised mummy necklace can be hand stamped with any combination of names, words, or dates to make it extra special.
One reviewer said: "I absolutely love my necklace, it has my son's names and date of births engraved on them. I wear it all the time and everyone comments on it. Would definitely recommend buying this, I received the necklace within just a few days of ordering it as well. Thank you so much for making my necklace exactly the way I wanted it!"
Pros
- Beautifully packaged
- Up to 30 letters of personalisation
Cons
- Very subtle engraving
| Size: | 18 or 24 inches (chain) |
Best for important dates
www.notonthehighstreet.com
The sweet necklace comes complete with your choice of name and date in a neat typewriter font. Then simply choose a birthstone (whether that of the recipient or their child) to add a flash of colour and unique personalisation.
One reviewer said: "The product is beautiful and made a new Mummy very, very happy! It's absolutely gorgeous. It was definitely worth getting it as a birthday present. Having the name DOB and birthstone together is unique and gorgeous."
Pros
- Smart typewriter style name and date
- Birthstones are brightly coloured
Cons
- Stones are very small
| Size: | 45 or 36 cm (chain), 20 mm (disc and bar chain), 6mm (crystal) |
| Material: | Swarovski crystal birthstone; sterling silver, rose gold plated Sterling Silver of gold plated sterling silver |
Best for letters
www.mercimamanboutique.com
This on-trend necklace has an extra special touch, as you can pair the alphabet letter with your own special words, whether it’s a favourite saying or the name of your child. Charms are removable from this chain and can be worn on any other Merci Maman chains. Choose between gold-plated and sterling silver.
One reviewer said: "Very good quality, good value necklace which has been expertly engraved and is personal to me. Excellent, very quick delivery too and was kept really well informed on the progress of my order. Would definitely recommend."
Pros
- Choose from a regular or beaded chain
- Can add a greeting card and box
Cons
- Plated so could tarnish over time
| Size: | 2cm (disc charm), 1.2 x 1cm (letter charm) |
| Material: | 18K champagne gold plated or 925 sterling silver |
Best for a name
www.abbottlyon.com
This necklace gives you all the options for personalisation. You can personalise the name up to 12 characters, whether you want it to read 'Mummy', 'Mama', or have the name of their child. On top of this, you can add a droplet birthstone to match the birth month, add luxury packaging, and choose from three chain lengths. It's available in silver and rose gold, and is a great pick for any occasion.
One reviewer said: This necklace is of amazing quality! I am so pleased with my necklace, I bought it and had my newborn sons name and oh my is it so worth it! I will be wearing it everyday to honour my son."
Pros
- Can add a birthstone
- Embossed giftbox
Cons
- Font may be tricky to read
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Best for a budget
www.notonthehighstreet.com
We love the simple design of this beautiful sterling 925 necklace featuring linked infinity circles. The big circle and little circle make it the ideal gift for a mother and daughter, or alternatively sisters or close friends.
One reviewer said: "Bought for my mum for Christmas, she absolutely loved it. Looks beautiful on her quite fine but the quality is excellent. Would recommend."
Pros
- Affordable price
- Simple design goes with every outfit
Cons
- No option for personalisation
| Size: | 44cm (chain), 2cm by 1.3cm (pendant) |
| Material: | Solid sterling silver 925 |
Best for decoration
www.johnlewis.com
We love this gorgeous necklace that you can personalise with your choice of initials, whether that be your mum's, their child's, or that of their newborn baby. The gold-plated letter is encircled with a series of multicoloured gems which really make this necklace stand out from the crowd.
One reviewer said: "I love this necklace. It's small but eye-catching and I get a lot of compliments on it. The chain is quite delicate but strong. The jewels are sparkly and set perfectly. I would definitely recommend this as a special piece of jewellery."
Pros
- Bright colours
- Doesn't tarnish
Cons
- Some say it's quite small
| Size: | 55cm |
| Material: | 18ct gold plated 925 sterling silver |
Best for everyday use
carrieelizabeth.co.uk
Crafted from 14K gold vermeil, this necklace is a subtle but sweet token of motherhood. Perfect for gifting with the option to package in a box or pouch, it's an easy one for mums to treasure and keep close to their hearts without needing to update with a growing brood.
Pros
- Very shiny
- Neatly engraved
Cons
- No varying size options
| Size: | 16"+2" (chain length), 12mm (coin) |
| Material: | Sterling silver base coated with thick gold |
Best for simplicity
www.johnlewis.com
Available in gold, this pendant necklace is thoughtful and an easy addition to their everyday style. Presented in a beautiful box, especially for mum, the necklace features a white pearl on a chain.
Pros
- Adjustable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Only plated
| Size: | 42cm (chain), 0.8cm (pendant) |
| Material: | Gold plated brass |
What to look for when buying a necklace
Style - What sort of necklace are you looking for? Would you like one with a thick chain or a huge crystal, or would you prefer one that's dainty with a lightweight pendant, for example? Think about whther you're going to wear it everyday or only at special occasions.
Size - You don't want a necklace that's too tight as it may cause dig in, but equally you probably won't want a chain that's too loose either, as it could get caught on everything. We recommend opting for one where you can adjust the length.
Material - Silver and gold hold their value better and are generally high quality pieces. Plated options may tarnish over time but they are often cheaper, which is handy if you're shopping on a budget. It's important to check that your recipient does not have any allergies to certain metals or materials before they put the necklace on.
Budget - How much you're willing to spend often results in the quality of the necklace you will receive. This is down to the type of metal used or jewels added. If you'd like a personalised engraving or gift wrapping, be mindful that some brands charge extra.
Mum necklaces loved by celebrity mamas
If you're not sure about the style you're after, take a little inspiration from these stylish celebrity mums who have mum necklaces of their own.
Made In Chelsea alumni Millie Mackintosh has her daughters' names, Sienna and Aurelia, strung on gold chain necklaces, both from Aurum + Grey.
TV presenter and mum-of-three, Holly Willoughby, has a delicate necklace adorned with the initials of her children - a simple yet beautiful tribute to her kids.
Meanwhile, lifestyle influencer and entrepreneur, Lydia Bright, has her daughter's name written in cursive on a gold chain and a necklace with a gold disc engraved with her name too.
At the end of the day, this is a really personal gift so choose the one you think they'll cherish and we've no doubt they will!
Arabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Mother&Baby at Bauer Media. She's a bookworm who enjoys cooking and spending time with her many pets.