'Tis the season for giving

What was the last gift you gave your mother? Mine, unfortunately, was the most unimaginative gift a son could give: some decorative candles perched on a steel frame. Granted the frame had some flowers on it, it was still a gift that said "I'm sorry--I was in a bit of a hurry, but hey, it's the thought that counts, right?" a little too loudly. She was happy to get something from me, of course, but that's just how mothers are. Anyway, I'm now trying to save up enough dough to get her (and the wife) some gemstone jewelry when the holidays come around. Only problem now, me being me and all, is choosing pieces that they'll actually wear.