Home / Life / Beauty & Style / Beauty & Style Shopping Guides 15 mama necklaces you’ll want to wear 24/7 We like to call them the black leggings of jewelry. By Sara Goldstein Updated December 5, 2023 We independently select and share the products we love—and may receive a commission if you choose to buy. No matter how you get there, “mama” is a well-earned title to be proud of. And while it’s pretty much certain they’ll call you “mom” (or, more realistically “mooooooooooooooooooom!”) eventually, there’s just something so sweet about “mama.” That’s why one of our favorite gifts for new moms is a delicate mama necklace. Think of it as the jewelry equivalent of the perfect leggings. It goes with everything and is completely wearable whether you’ve got pureed sweet potatoes in your hair or dressed to the nines for date night. (Hopefully not both—but anything is possible.) Related: 20+ incredibly thoughtful holiday gifts for new parents There’s a seemingly endless supply of go-with-anything mama necklace styles available these days. From super-affordable to considered investments, there’s a wide variety of price points as well. We’ve rounded up some of the mama necklaces from a variety of brands we love, from the dainty to the diamond-encrusted so you can wear your favorite title 24/7. Best Mama Necklaces Tiny Tags • $125 Gold Script Mama Nameplate Necklace We love this dainty nameplate from Tiny Tags for its simplicity. This piece can be layered or worn alone, making it the perfect everyday accessory for mamas of all styles. SHOP Tiny Tags • $90 Mini Dog Tag Mama Necklace A perfect piece to layer or wear alone, the Tiny Tags Mini Dog Tag Mama Necklace is sweet and subtle. SHOP Kinn • $390 Dear Kaia Initial Necklace Kinn’s heirloom pieces are obsession-worthy splurges—and this is one of our favorites. (It’s a toss-up between this and the gorgeous “I am my own North Star” necklace , TBH.) It’s made from solid gold, which means you could be handing it down to your own daughter (or daughter-in-law!) one day. (How crazy does that sound??) SHOP Merci Maman • $129 Personalized Locket Necklace Merci Maman totally crushes it when it comes to gorgeous personalized jewelry. Their impressive catalog or affordable styles features everything from simple signet rings to a Duchess-worthy charm necklace —all of which can be engraved with any title or phrase you’d like. We love this sweet locket which can be engraved inside as well. SHOP Tess + Tricia • $50 Lenni & Co Mama Necklace A teensy little number that won’t break the bank? Yes please. It’s made from 18K gold plate over sterling silver so it’s easy to mistake for something far more expensive! SHOP Mejuri • $298 Horizontal Engravable Bar Necklace Are you mama? Mom? THE BOSS? Whatever title you prefer, you can engrave it on this beauty. (Well, so long as it’s under ten characters, anyway.) Mejuri’s direct-to-consumer approach means this solid gold baby comes at a lower price point than you’d find it elsewhere. (It also means it’s going to stand the test of time.) SHOP Maya Brenner • $348 Mama Necklace From the makers of our favorite asymmetrical initial necklaces, this crisp 14k gold piece easily plays well with others. “Mama” not your preferred title? No problem. It comes in Mom, Mum and Maman options as well. SHOP Benevolence LA • $19.99 Mama Necklace This budget-friendly piece has over 4K 5-star ratings and is Amazon’s top pick for “mama necklace”–a perfect way to get the look without breaking the bank! SHOP Hello Adorn • $46 Mama Necklace From the makers of our favorite never-take-them-off tiny twist earrings , this vertical bar mama pendant from Hello Adorn is available in sterling silver and 14k gold fill. It’s got a matte finish that goes with everything and handmade to order in their Eau Claire, Wisconsin studio. There’s also the option to add on tiny discs with your babes’ initials making it a sweetly personalized treasure. SHOP Mint & Lily • $39 The MAMA Letter Necklace An affordable option you never have to take off, the MAMA Letter Necklace from Mint & Lily is made from 18K Gold, Rose Gold and Silver plated finishes over stainless steel. They’re waterproof and tarnish-resistant so wear with abandon! SHOP Jennifer Miller • $1015 I Love You Mama Heart Necklace If you’re looking for a true splurge, look no further than the engravable 14k solid gold heart from Jennifer Miller. Made famous by morning news maven Hoda Kotb (one of her “can’t live without” Mother’s Day picks!) it can be personalized with any engraving you’d like, but it’s hard to do better than “I love you mama.” SHOP Gldn • $58 Mama Necklace How much do we love tiny things? The dainty mama necklace from GLDN is delightfully dainty and subtle making it a perfect choice for mamas who like to keep things minimal. SHOP The Last Line • $1675 Diamond Mama Necklace If bling is what you’re after, this icy stunner from The Last Line delivers. The luxe LA-based brand never fails to stun with its colorful gem-encrusted designs which are designed to make investment jewelry more fun, less stuffy and fairly priced. With 14k yellow gold block letters lined with pavé white diamonds, this one’s no exception. SHOP Maison Miru • $170 Mama Charm Necklace We love the charm bracelet feel of this simple pendant from Maison Miru. Available in both silver and gold, it’s the kind of piece that gets compliments every time you wear it (which will no doubt be every.single.day.) SHOP Brevity • $78 Mama Small Pendant Necklace Featherlight script and a 16 inch chain makes this an easy jewelry staple. SHOP A version of this story was published April 19, 2021. It has been updated.