This handmade necklace features a detailed double-sided pewter charm of Sheela-na-gig on a sunburst pewter bail, surrounded by beautiful sky blue, gentle lilac, and young leaf green beads, and outlined with bright faceted crystal charms. Makes a wonderful gift for someone wishing for a baby, pregnant, breastfeeding, preparing to give birth, or working in a birth-related occupation. Perfect as a thank-you gift for a midwife, a doula, or an obstetrician.

Sheela-na-gig is a fertility symbol, found as a carving on the walls of medieval castles in Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, and other parts of Europe. Touching such a carving is said to bring fertility. Sheela-na-gig brings attention to the ability of the female body to expand in childbirth, and can serve as a great focal point for a woman in labour.

The necklace is about 23 inches (59 cm) long, and the pendant is about 1.75 inches (4.5 cm) long. It goes well with the Birth Goddess Blue Crystal earrings: http://etsy.me/1kzHCZF.

More fertility items:
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Cycle tracking necklaces: http://etsy.me/1dH2jlA
Cycle tracking bracelets: http://etsy.me/1dFvW77
Sheela-na-gig necklaces: http://etsy.me/1oepWqa

Please note that the item might differ slightly from the photo, as each bead is unique and each item created by hand. Since the beads are fragile, I do my best to ensure that the packaging protects them appropriately. Do have a look at the other items in my shop to take advantage of combined shipping costs.

More birth-related items in my store:
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Pregnancy tracking necklaces: http://etsy.me/1pEnNj4
Blessingway beads: http://etsy.me/1lf0dsY
Belly beads: http://etsy.me/1ofqj3K
All birth items: http://etsy.me/1gEJyi6

All my creations are made with thought and love at my home-based studio in Ottawa, Canada.

Please note that I am shipping from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with Canada Post. Please check my Shop Policies for more details on shipping time and costs. I can guarantee that your item will be shipped in a timely manner. Unfortunately, I cannot guarantee a particular delivery date.

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