Fine Jewelry For Proud Moms - Forbes
Tali Gilette is a fine jewelry label that aims to celebrate the universal language of motherhood. Celebrities like Gweneth Paltrow, Naomi Watts and Sarah Jessica Parker have been known to don distinctive pieces from the brand.Photo courtesy of Tali Gillette
Fine jewelry is extremely personal. If you were to ask a woman about a necklace around her neck or that ring on her finger she will most likely tell you a story that marks a special moment in her life. Such is the magic and mystery of jewelry. It goes beyond the functionalities of adornment to become reminders or markers of milestones, promises and sometimes, even a goal we hope to one day attain.
Because of the heavy sentimental value attached to jewelry, designing these exquisite pieces can be considered one of the most challenging. How do you conceive of a bracelet or cuff that many will connect with on a personal level? How does one determine the kind of gem stones and metals the best resonate with a market able and wiling to spend top dollar for their next purchase?
When fine jewelry designer Tali Gillette developed her eponymous label, she anchored her brand on a universal language the many women strongly associate with: motherhood . She explains the genesis of a fine jewelry line crafted with a mother’s journey in mind. “Perceptions of motherhood are shifting, both the way mothers are seen and how they see themselves.” It was her son Max who inspired one of her first few pieces for the label—circular pendants and rings with the words “mamama” carved. “When Max started calling me ‘ma ma ma,' I felt an instant connection to the countless mothers who had come before me and sensed a strong bond with new mothers everywhere.” Thus, the birth of the Mama Necklace, which, according to Tali, is a “badge of honor.” She adds that although mothers have different experiences and life journeys, as a collective, they are all mothers.
The signature Mama necklace in yellow goldPhoto courtesy of Tali Gillette
Through her pieces, Tali has managed to celebrate and pay tribute to the modern mother. Necklaces, bracelets and rings with the words “ma ma ma” have become the label’s most popular offering, appealing to celebrity moms like Gweneth Paltrow, Naomi Watts and Sarah Jessica Parker just to name a few. Her designs are also now considered modern heirlooms that today’s mom can pass down to her daughter when she, too, becomes a parent.
The Mama diamond pave ring can now be considered a modern heirloom that moms can pass on to their daughters when they, too, become parents.Photo courtesy of Tali Gillette
Another addition to the label’s collection of fine jewelry is the Good Egg pendant. These dainty yet striking golden eggs feature inscriptions like “mama” or “love.” There is also option to customize these precious little items to suit a special moment in one’s life.
Tali Gillette Good Egg necklace in yellow goldPhoto courtesy of Tali Gillette
Tali Gillette Good Egg necklace in white goldPhoto courtesy of Tali Gillettte
A part of the profits made by the label go to Heifer International, which is a non- profit organization that aims to address issues of hunger and poverty.
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