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I just bought myself a Christmas present today, a custom engraved charm necklace from Jeanine Payer. I had a cuff made years ago with the Pablo Neruda poem read at my wedding engraved on it and has been my favorite piece to wear because it is so deeply personal. Besides, the engraving so beautifully done it is art in and of itself. I have been looking for something just as personal to be made with my 2 girls names on it and I tried to get an entire charm custom made through a jeweler but it is so complicated. Then I had a "DUH" moment at Barneys when looking at this exact charm necklace and realized that I could just get the custom engraving done on an existing Jeanine Payer design! They charge 10% over the price of the piece which is pretty minimal. This Shirley Necklace in 18K gold is $795 and in Silver is $245. The tags are 1/2" by 1/4". Email Faith to order custom engraved pieces (which can be done on everything except Limited Edition pieces), or just shop from their line of inspiring sayings and poems.

Both my kids have a piggy bank and my 3 1/2 year old already understands that saving money means she can buy something she wants. I like teaching this concept so I continued it with my younger daughter by buying her her own little piggy bank. The one thing I never thought of was to buy a piggy bank that could never hold as money as the value of the piggy bank itself. Like this one from Tu Tu Cute. It is covered in pink Swarovski crystals and adorned with a crown and tutu. It is a gift fit for a princess but what does that teach them about saving though? The most ironic part of this piggy bank is the description for it, "this pig is the perfect gift for the penny-pinching princess". Uh, this thing is $1795 at Neiman Marcus.

Baby Cuff ($235) - Engraving reads: "Who and what are thou?" "I'm youth. I'm joy. I'm a little bird that has broken out of the egg." – J.M. Barrie

Jeanine Payer creates more than jewelry. She creates pieces meant to stir emotions and draw inspiration. Her jewelry is hand engraved with lines of poetry from legendary and contemporary writers. Each piece contains a sense of wonder as each owner defines the meaning of the words. She has a celebrity following that includes Jessica Lange, Susan Saradon, Mick Jagger, and others. Some like Seal and Sheryl Crow commissioned her to make custom pieces. Jeanine ensures quality craftsmanship by allowing her team of 15 metalsmiths to produce only three collections per year. The simplistic nature combined with powerful literature makes these items keepsakes to be cherished. I adore these items and find it impossible to select a favorite as each piece of poetry is so wonderful. Jeanine Payer available at Vivre.

First Tooth Box ($275) -When a new baby laughs for the first time a new fairy is born, and as there are always new babies there are always new faries. -J.M. Barrie

Baby Safety Pin ($330) - The material was pure, and his art was pure; how could the result be other than wonderful?
-Henry David Thoreau

Of course, you Mom Snobs know the greatness of Hermes, but now your babies can too. Unfortunately, they don’t have a baby Birkin (wouldn't it be cute to have Mommy and Daughter matching bags), but they do have beautiful keepsakes. Their quality and classic style carries over into everything baby. I can’t even tell you where to begin. From bibs to bathrobes, everything is so perfect and precious. Keep your newborn occupied with the sterling silver Hermes Horse rattler ($375). For those first feedings, use the sterling silver fork and spoon ($425). The lambskin booties ($200) are gender neutral in taupe and will assure your baby puts his or her best foot forward. They are just the thing for a religious naming or first appearance. Available at Hermes.

Diamond binky for the snobbiest of Tot Snobs costs a mere $17,000. I just want to know if a G-V comes with that?!?! This soothie has a total of 278 pave cut white diamonds totaling 3 carats and is set in 14K white gold. You can customize it with colored diamonds or engraving. If your baby isn’t drooling, you will be. Are you Mom Snobs thinking what I am thinking? “How long until your blinged out baby forfeits the pacifier, so you can get the stones reset for some Mommy bling?” By the way, this binky is not recommended for actual use. What a relief…I was worried my little one might choke on one of the diamonds.

Dior Gold baby shoes $145. Also available in silver so your little babe can be properly accessorized. By wearing these trendy metallic shoes, your babe will squash the fashion learning curve. And remember: A properly accessorized Tot Snob is a happy Tot Snob. So, $145 is a small price to pay for a happy baby. Right??

John Hardy may not be my favorite jewelry designer for adults, but his line for babies and children is absolutely precious. My daughter’s Mimi purchased the Baby Bunny bracelet $195 for her when she was born. At first, I thought we would lose it because the clasp would open or she would somehow figure out how to get it off. Well, neither happened. Hey, let’s face it, even at an early age girls understand the importance of good jewelry. Now, at 2.5 years old she has just outgrown it and I am so sad. This bracelet allowed me to dress up her everyday outfits and of course was perfect for fancy occasions. Also check out the Batu Sari bracelet $250 faceted with amethyst, Mystic Pink, blue, or white topaz. If you desire something with a little more sparkle, then the Pave diamond bracelet $544 is perfect to adorn your little one’s wrist. Available at Neiman Marcus.