From the Heart: 5 Perfectly Precious Mother's Day Gifts
With Mother’s Day approaching, Ahmed Seddiqi presents a curated selection of exquisite gifts to celebrate this special occasion.
The Perfect Gift
For our Mother’s Day gift guide, we’ve chosen a range of watches and jewellery that not only express the beauty and radiance of the mothers in our lives but also designs that showcase their strength and resilience and are all the more perfect for it. From the bold lines of Hublot’s Big Bang to the explosive stone setting of Suzanne Kalan’s remarkable fireworks design, here are five precious gifts to honour the women we cherish.
Hublot
Hublot’s large and sporty Big Bang design may not be the first watch that comes to mind for a Mother’s Day gift, but hear us out. This Big Bang One Click model comes in a slightly more versatile 39mm size and is cased fully in King Gold—a precious case that is further elevated by 467 diamonds. The case alone features 118 diamonds, the bezel an additional 42, and the dial an extraordinary 307 diamonds, creating a full pavé effect with a total weight of 3.46 carats. This dazzling jewellery finish, combined with the bold and sporty Big Bang aesthetic, makes for a powerful statement of love.
Messika
With a name like Fiery, it should come as no surprise that Messika’s collection of flame-like diamond and gold designs is a passionate celebration. At the heart of this design is the pear-cut diamond, which, in Messika’s vision, takes the form of a flame — a symbol of eternity and passion. This distinctive cut is also incredibly versatile; Messika frames it in pink gold and borders it with smaller brilliant diamonds on rings and bracelets, all of which are exquisitely designed to honour the mothers in your life.
Pasquale Bruni
It takes incredible skill to transform solid gold and diamonds—the hardest stone on Earth— into soft, flowing forms inspired by nature. But that is precisely what the Italian jewellery maison Pasquale Bruni has accomplished with the Giardini Segreti collection. Inspired by the secret gardens of Milanese villas, the golden curves are inspired by floral petals of the wings of butterflies, embodying the magic of motherhood with grace and elegance.
Suzanne Kalan
In 2013, Suzanne Kalan introduced the “Fireworks” design, a revolutionary approach to fine jewellery that arranged baguette-cut diamonds in a seemingly haphazard, scattered setting. This innovative composition is as vibrant and dynamic as its namesake and quickly became an icon of contemporary jewellery design. It is the perfect choice for mothers who value the unique and unexpected things in life.
Girard-Perregaux
Finally, a timepiece from our family to celebrate yours. This limited-edition 38mm Girard-Perregaux Laureato was created specifically for the UAE. The dial’s deep red hue is inspired by the rich tones of henna, a meaningful and artistic tribute. Enhanced by a clous de Paris texture, it provides a striking backdrop for the Hindi numerals, all framed by a diamond-set bezel.
