Welcoming a baby into the world is a magical and exciting moment in a couple's life, and a time for expressing love, admiration and pride amongst loved ones. Friends and family members will of course, purchase gifts for the new arrival, but it's important not to forget about the new mother and her achievements at this time, which is why many like to gift ‘push presents’ too.
If you want to present your partner or loved one who has just given birth with a gift, we’re here to uncover all there is to know about push presents. Read on to learn what they are, why they matter, and to discover push present jewellery gift recommendations for eco-conscious new mums.
What is a push present?
A push present is a gift given to a person to celebrate the birth of their child. Welcoming a baby into the world often involves showering the newborn with clothes, toys and other gifts, while a push present is an opportunity to congratulate the mother in the journey they have been on carrying, growing and having a baby.
Who buys push presents?
Traditionally, a push present is given by the partner of the person who is having the baby, whether that is their fiancé, boyfriend, husband, girlfriend or wife. While this is traditional, anyone is welcome to give a push present to a loved one.
When should you give a push present?
There are no set rules about when you should hand over a push present - you can give it either during pregnancy or after the baby is born; the choice is yours. A pregnancy gift or maternity gift can be a wonderful way to celebrate the journey your loved one is on, while a postpartum gift or push present is more congratulatory, marking growth, achievement, and a new chapter. Give the push present at a time that feels right for you.
What should you buy as a push present?
Push presents can be anything to make your partner feel special, and can range from material goods to experiences. However, the most popular type of push present is jewellery. Jewellery has the power to mark milestones and hold memories, and welcoming a child into the world is a miraculous moment many like to capture with a special jewellery gift. Some view push presents with the same significance as engagement rings (or other romantic occasions where jewellery gifts are exchanged), and so look to choose extra special jewellery pieces to express their love, gratitude and pride for their loved one.
Ethically-made push present jewellery ideas to celebrate a new mother
If your partner or loved one has just (or is about to) welcome a new baby and you’d like to celebrate them with a pregnancy gift or push present, we’ve collated our recommendations of ethically-made, sustainable jewellery gifts. Read on to find the perfect new baby gift for mothers.
Ethical diamond jewellery
When many think of special jewellery, their minds go to diamonds, and we are no different! The radiance of diamond jewellery can add brightness to their everyday, or allow them to feel truly glowing during special occasions. For a diamond push present, discover our range of ethical diamond jewellery, from delicate daily decorations like our Small Solitaire Diamond Studs and Diamond Compass Signet Ring, to more statement pieces like our 9ct Gold Diamond Chain Necklace. And in our case, when gifting diamonds, we only ever use lab-grown diamonds to ensure your gift is kind to the planet and it’s people, while making a new mother smile.
Personalised necklaces
For a personalised pregnancy gift, consider a personalised necklace with engraved name, note or message. Many of our solid 9ct gold pendant necklaces are available with complimentary engraving, and for a personalised push present, we recommend our Moonlight Pendant Necklace, which calls to the comforting, familiar glow of the moon and stars, providing feelings of guidance and warmth.
Solid gold rings
For something comfortable they can wear every day, choose a handmade solid recycled gold ring that makes them feel the glow of your love each time they look at it. Our 9ct Gold Eclipse Stacking Ring is a slim, comfortable and easy to wear design with gentle organic texture and soft domed shape, perfect for a piece they’ll never want to take off.
If you’re looking for a more statement style that's still effortless and comfortable to wear, discover our solid gold Bloom Rings. They are available in four designs that each take inspiration from the movement and shapes found in nature - perfect for mothers who love nature and handmade accessories.
Diamond and sapphire jewellery
If you’re looking for a showstopping jewellery gift as a push present, unique, non-traditional sapphire and diamond engagement ring designs could make a wonderful choice. While this type of jewellery is generally categorised as engagement rings, rings featuring diamonds and sapphires can be suitable for any occasion that you deem worthy of celebrating with a statement. After all, the radiance of lab-grown diamonds and ethically sourced sapphires is too bright to just be reserved for proposals, so why not treat your loved one to a sustainable gemstone ring to honour the incredible achievement of having a baby?
We’d suggest exploring colourful cluster rings like this Asymmetric Pear Blue and Sapphire ring, bezel-set diamond rings like this chunky double bezel design or wax-carved organic rings with one-of-a-kind character like our 9ct Gold Organic Gemstone Ring.
If you'd prefer a necklace that showcases the beauty of gemstones, explore our one-of-a-kind Cerulean Sapphire and Diamond Necklace, featuring an ocean-inspired deep sky-blue sapphire and lab-grown diamonds.
Beautiful bespoke jewellery
If you want to gift a bespoke piece of jewellery as a push present, we’d love to be the ones to help bring your idea to life. Whether you have heirloom gold you’d like to repurpose into something new, or want to design something ethical, sustainable and beautiful from scratch, book a free in-person or online bespoke jewellery consultation today.
