This handmade necklace features a detailed double-sided pewter charm of Sheela-na-gig on a sunburst pewter bail, surrounded by beautiful sky blue, tender lilac, and iris purple 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 21 inches (54 cm) long, the pendant is about 2 inches (5 cm) long. It goes well with the Night Sky Birth Goddess earrings: http://etsy.me/1mizblq.

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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