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Wishlist: Over-the-Top Gifts for Mom

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You probably don’t plan on gifting Mom a 22-carat diamond bracelet this year, but maybe next year. If you could, we know you would thank mom by gifting her something completely over-the-top. In honor of Mother’s Day, we combed through our most extravagant jewelry and timepieces to create the ultimate wish list. For Mother’s Day gifting inspiration, check out our Mother’s Day Shops here.

1. Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Opal Necklace
vca pink opal necklace

Pink opal is different than most other variations of the semi-precious stone — it lacks that play of color we associate with other colors of opal. However, this pink opal is only found in Peru and has its own beautiful look. This Van Cleef & Arpels necklace features 22 round opals with a stunning 3.3-carat diamond clasp. This necklace is worth $72,000 — find it here.

2.Cartier Diamond Watch
cartier diamond watch

This Cartier watch is impressively over-the-top. With 30-carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds covering every surface of this 1990s timepiece, any wearer would surely turn heads. This Cartier-designed timepiece also features a unique Vacheron Constantin movement. This timepiece is worth $75,000 — find it here.

3. Cartier Himalia Pearl Necklace
cartier pearl necklace

This Cartier stunner is a long and luxurious design from the French jeweler. This piece, from Cartier’s Himalia collection, features 8.0 carats of diamonds and 31 pearls ranging from black to white in color with a rose gold chainlink necklace. This necklace is worth $89,000 — find it here.

4. Harry Winston Diamond Watch
harry winston watch

Harry Winston is known for its opulent diamonds and stunning jewelry designs, and this has translated to the jeweler’s watch collection. This extravagant and detailed diamond watch, the Premier Excenter Lotus, features 271 pave diamonds for 3.3 carats total, set in 18K white gold. The leather bracelet also features a white golf and diamond clasp. This dazzling timepiece is worth $32,850 — find it here.

5. Bulgari Serpenti Necklace
Bulgari serpenti necklace

This necklace is the ultimate Bulgari stunner from the jewelers iconic Serpenti collection. There’s no doubt that this pave diamond necklace will dazzle throughout its life. The piece features pave round-brillian cut diamonds set in 18K white gold. The piece is worth $67,500 — find it here.