10 Blue Nile Jewelry Gifts to Impress Her This Mother’s Day

This article was produced in partnership with Blue Nile

Just because you waited until May to buy a gift for your mom or an important female figure in your life doesn’t mean you should default to something lackluster. 

You should steer your attention toward something covetable and classic. Luckily, Blue Nile has come to the eleventh-hour rescue: Customers receive complimentary fast, free shipping to ensure your loved one receives their gift in time and up to 50 percent off jewelry gifts for Mother’s Day with discount code BLUE2023. 

These aren’t just any old presents. These stunning pieces from Blue Nile are pieces she’ll cherish for a lifetime—and even pass on to future generations—from diamond stud earrings to scene-stealing rings to elegant tennis bracelets. Put a smile on her face and solve all your Mother’s Day shopping stress, pronto.

1. Diamond Stud Earrings

Every woman needs studs; they can be dressed up or down. She’ll swoon over a finely crafted pair like this, with reviewers noting they’re “beautiful and luminous” and “the setting is perfect.” Studs are available from ⅕ to two carats and the Mother’s Day sale includes 14K yellow, white, or rose gold. Plus, a secure push backing ensures these earrings stay in place, perfect for moms who are always on the move.

[From $228; bluenile.com]

2. Oval Sapphire and Diamond Wheat Chain Necklace

Currently 40 percent off its original price of $5,665 this jaw-dropping piece will make her dazzle all the more. This bespoke design showcases two round diamonds interspersed between a series of oval-cut blue sapphires. It's perched on a 14K white gold chain and has a lobster claw clasp. If you want to throw in a little something extra, consider Blue Nile's Oval Sapphire and Diamond Micropavé Stud Earrings ($1,360).

[$3,399; bluenile.com]

3. Pink Tourmaline and Rhodolite Two Stone Earrings

These eye-catching earrings can elevate her everyday look, but are equally suited to complementing cocktail or black-tie attire. The pink tourmaline oval and heart-shaped garnet stones are set in 14K yellow gold with a push backing for easy fastening. The dual stones and pop of color make for a unique take on the classic stud.

[$2,208; bluenile.com]

4. Dual Sized Freshwater Pearl Strand Necklace

If her sense of style skews classic, consider a new strand of pearls. She can channel her inner Audrey Hepburn with these freshwater pearls fastened with a 14K yellow gold hook clasp. The chic necklace is accented with three larger pearls in the center, and the 16-inch chain size is an ideal length for crew necks, V-necks, scoop necks, and more.

[$292; bluenile.com]

5. Petite Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings

Huggie-style hoop earrings are very au courant. Whether she likes 14K yellow, white, or rose gold, you can’t go wrong with this pair of diamond earrings (available in 1/10 and ¼ carat sizes). To quote one happy customer, “They are comfortable, secure, and high quality….[with] just the right amount of sparkle.” Because the diamonds are perched along the front-facing edge of the piece, they really sparkle.

[From $357; bluenile.com]

6. Riviera Pave Sapphire and Diamond Ring

If Mom is a minimalist, she'll adore the low profile of this pave ring. Along with the signature sapphire offering, you can choose from ruby or pink sapphire—all with an alternating diamond design. The ruby and sapphire versions are available with a 14K white gold or platinum base (pink sapphire only comes in 14K white gold). To personalize the ring, opt for engraving her initials, name, or a special message (at an additional cost).

[From $644; bluenile.com]

7. Three Stone Drop Diamond Pendant

Mother’s Day is a chance to show your wife, mom, grandma, or another cherished mother figure in your life how much she means to you—past, present, and future. This three-tiered diamond pendant captures that sentiment. To suit a range of styles, the pendant comes in 18K white, rose, or yellow gold, and in carat sizes from ½ to 1. Regardless of which carat size you opt for, three graduated-sized cascading diamonds will glint on her neck. The pendant hangs at 18 inches from a matching classic cable chain with a secure lobster clasp in the same finish you select for the diamond settings.

[From $1,439; bluenile.com]

8. Front Facing Pink Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings

A wonderful riff on classic diamond huggie hoops, these 14K yellow gold earrings showcase a sapphire or pink sapphire between delicate diamonds along the front face. They're beautiful paired with jeans and a white tee or something more dressed up.

[$837; bluenile.com]

9. Diamond Tennis Bracelet

Show the depth of your love with this tennis bracelet comprising 100 diamonds floating atop a 14K white, rose, or yellow gold strap. “A beautiful gift for someone special, finely crafted, and superb elegance,” raved one customer. Another praised: “A little ‘understated’ but with enough brilliance and enough diamonds to catch and reflect the light. The clasp is great. I wear it every day and never worry about losing it. Definitely a prized possession.” 

[$2,056; bluenile.com]

10. Diamond Solitaire Pendant

For a refined diamond necklace that doesn’t break the bank, a diamond solitaire pendant is the way to go. In this refined selection from Blue Nile, a gorgeous, glimmering diamond dangles on a 14K white gold, yellow gold, or platinum chain. Fastened with a lobster claw clasp, choose from carat sizes ranging from ¼ to 1, all on an 18-inch chain. She’ll wear this so often her neck will start to feel naked without it.

[From $408; bluenile.com]