Symbols of Motherhood Featured
in Popular Jewelry and Art
Symbols of motherhood are found in every religion and culture. Having a mom is one thing we all have in common. No matter our differences, each of us owes our existence to our mom. With the right symbol, we may be able to show our appreciation.
Giving a mothers necklace or a mother and child pendant
mother and child pendant could be a good way to show your appreciation. The Janel Russell design is one of the most popular. It features a modern artistic rendition of a mother bending towards her child.
The design also includes the circle, which is one of the earliest symbols of motherhood. It represents the circle of life, birth and the goddesses of numerous religions.
The Loving Family pendants are also popular. The shape of the circle is used in this design, as well. The parents holding hands with the child or children create the circle.
Lladro Beginnings Porcelain Sculpture is an art treasure that your mother will cherish.
Birthstones
are often used in the mothers necklace. The idea of the bithstone comes from the bible. The tradition of wearing them first became popular in 15th century Poland. Traditionally, the stone should be cut in the shape of a circle to represent the female.
You might like a mothers necklace featuring a cameo. Cameos can be created using a photo of the two of you or an artist’s rendition. Pendants featuring cameos were a favorite of Ancient Romans and Greeks.
The practice was revived several times as the centuries have gone by. The shell carvings popular today were introduced during the Renaissance in the 15th and 16th centuries.
You might see a mothers necklace featuring the Celtic Triple Spiral, originally a symbol of the many aspects of womanhood and the passing of time. One spiral represents the innocence of childhood. Another represents the compassion and nurturing provided by our moms. The third represents the wisdom and experience of the older woman. So the triple spiral would be a good choice for a grandmother, too.
There is a lovely mother and child pendant engraved with this phrase: mother holds her child’s hand for a short while and their hearts forever. The author of the quote is unknown, but it is one of more famous.
Three symbols of motherhood come to us from Native American cultures. Those are the earth, the moon and the turtle. Our existence as a people is attributed to Mother Earth and Father Sky. Grandfather Sun chases Grandmother Moon through the night sky.
The turtle is said to have saved us from the great flood. She is an immortal mom that carries her heavy burden without complaint. In some Native American stories, we are said to live on Turtle Island. Some species of turtles have 13 sections on their underbelly, which refers back to the 13 moons recognized by native tribes.
You might find a Hopi mothers necklace bearing a design that looks like a labyrinth. It is called the Tapuat. The triple moon is another symbol representing all of womankind.
The ones you have read about here are just a few of the symbols of motherhood. Your favorite symbol might be as basic as a freshly baked cookie.
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