Birthstone Necklace

For my mom's birthday this fall I wanted to make her something unique and meaningful. I had seen a friend's birthstone pendant necklace and used it for the inspiration for this twist on the idea. Since my mom was going to be a grandma for the first time, it also seemed like a timely gift.

I originally looked for glass lockets to hold loose stones, but it was very difficult to find any that fit right. So instead, I found this pendant at a local craft store and threaded the inside pin with crystal birthstones of my nieces as well as my brother and myself. More can continue to be added (you can fill up the whole thing as babies are born if need be!)

It's been a great conversation piece and I like that it's not a cheesy charm necklace.