Gift ideas to celebrate Mother's Day .... Sunday, May 9th, 2010 is Mother's day!

Silk Jewelry Pouch - An organized travel bag for jewelry with 8 internal pockets - from Thailand

This dramatic jewelry pouch from Thailand is crafted from silk. When opened, the clever design reveals 8 pockets on the inside to keep the jewelry protected and organized. The center portion provides a cushioned surface to lay the jewelry down on...

Blue silk jewelry bag

Silk Kimono from Japan (available in several colors and patterns)

This pure silk kimono is imported direct from Japan. It's soft, comfortable, and easy to wear (unlike formal, traditional kimono). Each comes with a matching belt. This silk Kimono is perfect as a luxurious nightgown or dressing robe...

Silk kimono (cream color)

Murano glass heart pendant (turqoise, gold, silver)

This glass heart was created in Murano, Italy. Crafted by hand, each unique pendant is a swirl of blue sapphire, gold foil, and silver foil. This heart is approximately 3/4" across. It comes with a 16" satin cord, to accent the heart.

murano glass heart (turqoise)

Sakura Bud Vase - 6 sided kutani vase with a cherry flower motif

Sakura is the Japanese name for cherry blossoms. This 6 sided porcelain vase is decorated with a cherry flower design. The shape is complex and was intentionally left slightly uneven. This adds interest to the piece, showing the hands of a craftsman in the original design, rather than machined perfection. This is Kutani Pottery, imported from Japan. Kutani pottery has been crafted in Japan for over 300 years...

6 sided kutani bud vase (sakura)

Kutani Bud Vase (Blue flower on beige & black)

This Kutani bud vase has a blue flower on a black & beige background. The bold contrasts allow this porcelain vase to make a strong statement even without flowers. Comes with a simple black pedestal base (pictured) to set it off properly. This is Kutani Pottery, imported from Japan. Kutani pottery has been crafted in Japan for over 300 years...

Kutani Beige and Black bud vase

Mother + Children Necklace - New for Mother's Day

Our newest design for Mother's Day. Two Akoya pearls hang beneath a silver shell. The shell symbolizes "mother" and the pearls, her children.

Mother + Children Necklace

Murano Glass Heart Pendant (deep purple) with black cord

This glass heart was created in Murano, Italy. Crafted by hand, each unique pendant has a deep purple hue. This heart is approximately 3/4" across. It comes with a 16" satin cord, to accent the heart.

Murano Glass Heart (purple)

Imported Thai Silk Jewelry Roll (soft red grid)

This travel purse is made specifically for jewelry, to keep valuables organized and transport them in style. The outside has a three dimensional pattern in richly colored Thai silk. The inside has one large pocket and two zippered compartments to hold pendants and necklaces, and a fabric bar to safely slide rings onto.

Jewelry Roll (red)

Sun + Moon Pendant - Lacquered wood pendant imported from Japan

This pendant crosses ancient Japanese traditional woodworking techniques with modern design. An abstract Sun and Moon pattern has been boldly placed on this lacquered wood pendant. Comes with a sterling silver chain.

sun and moon pendant (red)

Handpainted Jewelry Box from Brazil - A beautiful place for mom to keep her jewelry

This jewelry + keepsake box is a work of art! The inside is divided into 4 padded sections to organize and hold your valuables. The lid of the wood box is handpainted, making each one unique...

Handpainted Jewelry Box from Brazil

Mother's Day Necklace - symbolizing the connection between mother + child

This design was created specially for Mother's Day. A lovely Akoya pearl hangs beneath a silver shell. The shell is meant to symbolize "mother" and the pearl, her child (or children).

Mother + child necklace

First Mothers Day Gift - Blue Sapphire Droplet Necklace

This original droplet pendant begins with a single Blue Sapphire, which is handset into a flowing disk of gold. Symbolic as well as beautiful, it's perfect for an important "first"... such as a 1st Mother's Day Gift. Inspired by a single drop of water lightly touching the surface of a still lake and gently rippling out. It celebrates a moment in time, as well as the future it holds...

Blue Sapphire Droplet Necklace

Earth - Mother - Earth - Mother's Day Gift - Blue Earth Pendant

Inspired by globes of the past and distant shots of the earth from the stars... A shining blue lapis lazuli stone, surrounded by an 18k ring of gold. Tell your mom she means the world to you... .and maybe get her this pendant, as well!

Casual Kimono - Cotton Japanese Robe (called a "Yukata")

Give your mom something both useful and exotic for a Mother's Day Gift this year... This casual Japanese robe is called a yukata. Similar in basic design to a kimono, it's made from 100% cotton in Japan.

cotton kimono - blue

Silk Scarf (from Kimono Fabric)

Originally designed to be used in kimonos, this fabric has been refashioned into unique silk scarves here in the USA. It's soft and feminine, just right as a Mother's Day Gift. These scarves come in a very limited edition.

Sterling Silver Bird Pendant to celebrate Spring and Mother's Day

This sterling silver pendant and chain shows a silhouette of a bird on a branch. Simple and springlike, with a snake chain fitting seamlessly through the integral bail.

Silver Spring Bird Pendant for Mother's Day