Small Businesses Run by Moms to Shop This Mother's Day

Golden Thread

Founded by Jennifer Welker, this Houston-based jewelry line was created with the intention of enabling women to share their stories through celebrating monumental moments in their lives such as births, birthdays, baptisms, graduations and more by wearing special pieces to be worn close to the heart. Golden Thread offers both fashion jewelry as well as fine jewelry designs.

Buy It! "Grateful" Necklace, $25; goldenthreadshop.com, Shiny Large Monogram Disc Necklace, $75; goldenthreadshop.com, "Mom" Golden Heart Necklace, $25; goldenthreadshop.com

DeMelllier London

This contemporary London-based handbag line was created by entrepreneur mom Mireia Llusia-Lindh, after she noticed a void in the market for functional, stylish bags that were crafted from a socially conscious place - and available at a sustainable price point. The line is handcrafted in the south of Spain by local artisans using the finest Italian and Spanish materials. Giving back is also important to Llusia-Lindh, so she partnered with SOS Children's Villages, a non-profit whose mission is to protect and provide homes to unsupported children around the world, to create an on-going program called A Bag, A Life.

Buy It! The "Montreal", $575; demellier.com, The "Naples", $395; demellier.com, The Mini "Oslo", $425; demellier.com, The "Quebec", $410; demellier.com, The "Oxford", $295; demellier.com

Stella Valle

Sisters, veterans, West Point graduates and Shark Tank winners, Ashley Dellavalle Jung and Paige Dellavalle Walker, created this line of affordable modern charm jewelry with the intention to inspire women through fashion and give them an accessible way to accessorize.

Buy It! Birthstone Bracelet, $45; stellavalle.com, Initial Bracelets, $39; stellavalle.com

Kinn

Jennie Yoon launched her fine jewelry company Kinn in 2017. Based out of Los Angeles, the company specializes in "modern heirlooms" that are meant to last a lifetime. Kinn's pieces use 100 percent solid, recycled gold and featured certified, conflict-free gemstones.

Buy It! "Tough As A Mother" Pendant in 14k solid gold, $150; kinnstudio.com, Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings in 14k solid gold, $180; kinnstudio.com, Round Diamond Ring in 14k solid gold, $180; kinnstudio.com, "Maison" Heart Locket Pendant in 10k gold, $140; kinnstudio.com

M.M. LaFleur

M.M. LaFleur was co-founded by Sarah LaFleur, Narie Foster and Miyako Nakamura in 2011 with the goal of helping women "harness the power of self-presentation." The company's goal is to "take the work out of dressing for work," by providing a practical, stylish and attainable wardrobe for all. Not only does the team at M.M. LaFleur design its own collection, but they also offer personal styling services to round out the MM experience.

Buy It! Infinity Scarf, $65; mmlafleur.com, "Hayden" Dress, $195; mmlafleur.com, "Angelou" Shawl, $145; mmlafleur.com

Akola

This ethically conscious brand sells products crafted by women in Uganda, providing them with life-changing job opportunities. Each Akola piece is handcrafted using locally-sourced, high-quality materials. One hundred percent of profits from each purchase are reinvested back into the women Akola employs, helping to end the cycle of poverty, while not only uplifting the artisans livelihoods, but also their families too. In honor of Mother's Day, Akola, which means "she works" in a local Ugandan dialect, is offering special "Mama" bracelets, priced from $35-$50.

Buy It! Karatasi Zebra Mama Bracelet, $35; akola.co, Gemstone Rainbow Mama Bracelebt, $50; akola.co, Karatasi Mosaic Mama Bracelet, $35; akola.co

Jennie Kwon Designs

The fine jewelry designer offers a wide variety of pieces, including a bridal collection inspired by vintage designs. Kwon and her team also offer personal consultations, which allow clients to create one-of-a-kind engagement rings and family heirlooms. All designs are made by hand in Los Angeles.

Buy It! Left to right: Diamond Baguette Stud (single) available in 14k yellow, rose and white gold, $225; jenniekwondesigns.com; Pearl diamond triad stud (single), $218; jenniekwondesigns.com; Necklace available in 14k yellow, rose and white gold, $420; jenniekwondesigns.com, 3s Green Sapphire Ring available in 14k yellow gold, $376; jenniekwondesigns.com, Three Bezel Ring available in 14k yellow, rose or white gold, $260; jenniekwondesigns.com

Lulu Dharma

Founded by Los Angeles-based designer Keri Lassalle, this contemporary fashion brand was born out of the desire to create timeless, affordable accessories that quickly become closet staples. The brand also has a deep commitment to sustainability and takes pride in being on the forefront of conscious and cruelty-free manufacturing.

Buy It! Crossbody, $49; luludharma.com, Tote, $95; luludharma.com, Moon and Stars Necklace, $69; luludharma.com

Carrie Hoffman

Inspired by her love of art, design and architecture, Hoffman started this line of elevated, minimalist jewelry in 2012 in Los Angeles. Striking the "balance between cool and classic," Hoffman's pieces have celebrity fans in Mila Kunis, Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon and more. And she's also committed to giving back. As a breast cancer survivor, Hoffman created a capsule "Tatas" collection, to honor those that have been affected by breast cancer. A significant portion of proceeds from the "Tatas" line goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Buy It! Tata necklace, available in 14k yellow gold with a white diamond, $383; carriehoffman.com, Droplet Studs available in 14k yellow, rose or white gold, $324; carriehoffman.com, Mini Bar Studs available in 14k yellow, rose and white gold, $242; carriehoffman.com

KBH Jewels

Since launching in 2018, the sustainable fine jewelry brand (owned by the mother of three, Kimberly Berry Haisch) has been committed to using lab-cultivated diamonds and reclaimed or recycled gold in every piece. For Mother's Day KBH is expanding and introducing the new South Sea Pearls line in its offering. In keeping with its high standards of ethical practices, all of the pearls are sourced from small sustainable farms.
Buy It! Right to left: Akoya Pearl Sweethearts Earrings, $450; kbhjewels.com, Diamond Arrow Ring, $950; kbhjewels.com, Power Play Threads Earrings, $1,080; kbhjewels.com, Diamond "S" Is for Sustainable Threads Earrings, $2,500; kbhjewels.com