There really isn't any harm in giving a nice thoughtful mothers day gift to your mom because at the heart of it, you're trying to tell her just how much you love her, which is why gifts that can delight your mom or give her some type of added comfort are always top choice. Jewelry is presumably a popular mothers day gift but it's actually not as well received as many would think and expensive and extravagant gifts like jewelry are what make many people wonder if gift giving is the right way to honor your mother.