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“If the whole world were put into one scale, and my mother in the other, the whole world would kick the beam.” - Lord Langdale (Henry Bickersteth). Lord Langdale couldn’t have put it quite more accurately, that sentiment we all feel when we are at that age when we realize just how much of what we are we owe to the nurturing and upbringing we received from our mothers, often without so much as a word of thanks. Somehow still, no words will be enough. With Mother’s Day fast approaching, we will all once again have an opportunity to show our appreciation to all the wonderful women in our lives. Let us celebrate motherhood and all that it stands for by looking back at how history immortalized them through symbolic representations. Around the world, talented and dedicated jewelry designers have paid their respects by creating beautiful and modern mother's day jewelry out of ancient symbols inspired by all the mothers of the world. Danu Mother Goddess Pendant by Abby Willowroot Danu is an Irish goddess. In Irish Mythology, she is considered to be the mother of the gods and the mythical mother goddess of the Celtic tribes that originally invaded Ireland, the Tuatha Dé Danann. The pendant shown here, hand cast in sterling silver is depicted with her long hair unbound and her full robes billowing like waves around her legs. This Mother Goddess pendant is an original design by Abby Willowroot. Abby Willowroot is an archetypist and symbolist, focusing mainly on the translation of cultural concepts into easily understood forms and the creation of visual symbols of universal appeal and acceptance. She is a self-taught folk artist who has been a full time Metaphysical and Goddess artist since 1965. She is best known for her sterling and gold pieces but she also works with wood, porcelain, bronze, concrete and graphics. Triskele (Triple Spiral) Necklace by David West The triskele is an ancient symbol of Celtic origins found all around the world across many cultures. The most common symbolism is that of the Mother Goddess first as a pure and innocent maiden, second as a compassionate and caring mother and third as an old, experienced and wise crone. The three spirals also represent the balance between earth, sea and sky in some cultures. The Triple Spiral pendant shown here, made from sterling silver with a blue sapphire at the center is designed by David West, and is one of many variations available. Aside from sterling silver, the metal spirals can be platinum or gold (white, rose or yellow) and the center stone can be any one of twenty one birthstones. It is a powerful symbol of personal balance and homage to one’s mother at the same time, a thoughtful and precious gift idea. David West discovered his love for creating jewelry at an early age, and has since honed his skills to become one of the most recognizable names in the world of jewelry design. He loves working with diamonds, gemstones, platinum, gold and silver. His unwavering commitment to his craft has resulted to the high quality that his designs are known for. The Labyrinth Pendant by David Weitzman The seven-fold labyrinth is an ancient symbol that appears in many cultures. The Hopi Indians hold the Labyrinth or the Tapuat as the symbol for mother and child. To the Hopi people the lines of the labyrinth symbolize the stages of our lives, constantly under the watchful and protective eyes of our mothers. In other cultures, the center of the labyrinth signifies “unconditional love”, the only kind that a mother can give to her child. David Weitzman’s Labyrinth pendant is composed of seven dissecting circles, representing the seven major energy centers (chakras) of the human body. The fourth chakra is at the center, the heart, and again it signifies unconditional love. The pendant shown here is in silver, but is also available in gold. Hunab Ku Pendant by David Weitzman In Mayan culture, Hunab Ku symbolized the "Mother Womb". It is what gave birth to all the stars, and it is where our own sun and planet came from. In short, the Hunab Ku represents God the Creator. The name Hunab Ku literally means “The Only God”. The symbol is composed of a circle and a square not unlike the Pythagorean structures. The Mayans had an uncannily advanced understanding of the four universal elements – earth, water, air and fire. David Weitzman intended this pendant to inspire in the wearer a heightened connect with the cosmic consciousness. The pendant is available in silver or gold. Japanese Okaasan/Chinese Mu Chyn Pendant from DragonWeaVe This is the Japanese/Chinese kanji (character) for the word “mother”. DragonWeave is an online treasure-throve of Asian, Celtic, Egyptian, Gothic and fantasy jewelry designs. Nothing could quite as simply express a tribute to motherhood than this 1-inch pendant in sterling silver. DragonWeave is a home-based company in Pennsylvania which actively supports various charitable organizations for children’s and women’s causes. It’s no wonder they have quite a few Mother and Mother Goddess jewelry pieces. There are some very special Mother’s Day Jewelry. David Weitzman’s collection of motherhood-motif pieces are included here. His designs are intended to inspire and empower the women we hold dear to our hearts. A prime example of this is the Seed of Life Pendant. Perfect for mothers and mothers-to- be, it is an intricately crafted symbol of creation and fertility.
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