Many of us haven’t been able to see as much of our loved ones this past year as we’d like, with lockdown restrictions keeping thousands of families across the country apart. From its humble origins on her kitchen table, Merci Maman now has studios in London, Paris and Berlin and has even been worn by members of the Royal Family. It was founded in 2007 by French mother-of-four Béatrice de Montille, who wanted to purchase a keepsake for her daughter and spotted a gap in the market for quality, personalised jewellery. The bespoke jewellery brand offers a range of unique pieces, each one lovingly hand-engraved with a name, date or message by a team of skilled artists. Available in three metals, the hammered disc creates an eye-catching contrast to the smaller, smooth disc which can be personally engraved with up to 20 characters around its circumference or in the centre. To celebrate motherhood, here we have a collated a range of pieces to suit every mum this Mother’s Day. One of Merci Maman’s best-selling necklaces, the Personalised Initial Pastille Necklace is a perfect piece of everyday jewellery for the classy mum in your life. The chain is available in beaded or plain styles and comes in a variety of lengths – 45cm, 60cm or 80cm. You can even add a colourful birthstone for an extra personal touch. For the Insta-ready mum in your life, the exquisite Personalised Hammered Double Disc Necklace (from £119) is a bound to be a hit. From the materials and delicate crafting to their distinctive signature boxes and complimentary hand-engraving, every individual Merci Maman piece tells a unique, personal story – making the joyous gift giving and receiving experience extra special. Its simple, feminine design features seven miniature pastille charms which can all be hand-engraved for free with a single character. While we may not get to celebrate Mother’s Day in our usual fashion, there are plenty of other ways to show the most special woman in your life just how much you care.
This can be worn on its own for a chic, elegant look or layered with other Merci Maman necklaces. This piece can be customised with a little boy or girl charm which sits alongside a signature disc and a mini heart charm. Treat the mother-to-be in your life to this chic, feminine Personalised Gemstone Necklace (£129). Win yourself some serious brownie points by treating your mother-in-law to the Merci Maman Personalised Eternity Trio Necklace (£99). To shop the range, click here. The eye-catching piece features three concentric circles in either 925 Sterling Silver or 18k Gold Plated. Perfect for the hip and trendy mum in your life! The Merci Maman Personalised Intertwined Necklace (£89) symbolises an ever-lasting bond, and is a perfect way to pay tribute to mums who are no longer with us. The disc can be hand-engraved with baby’s name and date of birth – and for mums with growing broods, more charms can be added as her family blossoms, with reverse engraving also an option if you run out of space. There’s also a matching Initial Pastille Bracelet (should you need inspiration next Mother’s Day). It’s priced at £79 and comes in either 925 Sterling Silver, 18k Gold Plated or 18k Rose Gold Plated. Signet rings are usually steeped in family history, but the Merci Maman Signet Ring (£49) offers a more playful, contemporary take on this traditional piece of jewellery. The larger ring can be personalised with a special quote, while a significant date, name or short message can be hand-engraved on the smaller circle. Whether the gemstone you pick is a lucky charm or simply their favourite colour, you can choose from Labradorite, Green Onyx, Rose Chalcedony, Aqua Chalcedony, Blue Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli and Moonstone. Make the new mum in your life’s first Mother’s Day extra special with the Merci Maman Duchess Necklace (£129). The two circles move freely between each other, meaning this is one of the few pieces which can only be engraved on one side. The slightly curved surface allows up to 10 characters to be engraved in the centre of the disc. Traditionally worn on the smallest finger, they look great as a statement piece or alongside other rings or stacked to mix up your style. And you can rest assured that all Merci Maman gemstones are sourced in a responsible and moral way. Each circle can be hand-engraved with your choice of dates, names of grandchildren or a special memory you share. Every semi-precious gemstone is paired with a Merci Maman signature disc charm which can be hand-engraved with a meaningful message, be it a special date, quote or a cherished memory. Inspired by the love between mother and child, the intertwined circles can represent that special bond, or alternatively the love between siblings, partners and friends.
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