Jewelry for a gem: Artwork transformed into a pendant for Mom

Every gift for the special mother, grandmother, aunt, or babysitter in our children’s lives seems less than — until you visit the Etsy shop Mariaela.

The Poland-based artist at the helm, Ela, offers a unique gift idea that’s sure to be cherished — and worn — by the mother of all mothers in your family. Ela creates double-sided pendants featuring your child’s miniaturized artwork or photograph. She offers a choice of several handmade pendant shapes, ranging in size from 1.79 to 2.76-inch long. They can be attached to a key chain or a 31.5-inch-long necklace chain, both wrought from a tin alloy that’s styled to look like timeless, antique silver.

Ela also offers small circular charms stamped with a letter (for an additional $4), for an even more personalized gift.

With a Mariaela pendant, your child’s artwork will be preserved like a flower caught in clear amber, and cherished by the special caregiver in his life.

Personalized picture necklace or key chain by Mariaela, $24.50, Etsy.com.